Eastern European Girls on Kettlebell Snatch

Inspiring displays of strength endurance by the young women of Eastern Europe. Siiri Univer (Estonia) at 58kg body weight and 16 years of age, becomes the female Overall Youth Champion at the 2009 Ventspils Atlants event with 220 snatches using a 12kg kettlebell. Other impressive performers in the video include Jevgenjia (45kg body weight) and Julija (63kg body weight) Prokopenko of Latvia, each coming in first in their respective weight classes and placing 2nd and 3rd overall.

9 Responses to “Eastern European Girls on Kettlebell Snatch”

  1. C Imes says:

    Awesome video. I’m glad you captured the Junior Women. Very nice girls with a lot of potential.

    CI

  2. CDuff says:

    Very nice, thanks for posting this..

  3. Steven says:

    I agree. Lot’s of potential. I can only imagine where they will be in a few years.

  4. Thierry says:

    Nice, Sirii will be competing for the European cup in Tallin at the end of October. Let’s wish her strength!

  5. Thierry says:

    I meant the world championships in Tallin :)

  6. Jessica says:

    incredible!!

  7. Siiri says:

    Thanks, thanks for everyone, who support me, I´m so thankful! :)
    Also I go in Sankt-Peterburg 31 august-4 september:D
    And especially I want to say thanks for Maya!

  8. Steven says:

    Go Siiri! We are your biggest fans. Kick butt at the European Championships!

  9. Maya says:

    Meeting and spending time with Siiri and her aunt Ulle was one of the highlights of the trip. Can’t imagine where she will be in two years – a world champion in the making.

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