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competitor may if he or she wishes accept the attempt if
it was successful and provided the barbell was loaded to
a multiple of 1.0 kg. If the attempt is not successful or if
the barbell is not a multiple of 1.0 kg, the competitor is
automatically granted an additional attempt with the
weight originally requested.
Example 4: When a lift is failed because the barbell is
not equally loaded, or because the barbell is changed
during the lift or the platform is disarranged, the Jury
may grant an additional attempt at the request of the
lifter or his/her coach.
Example 5: When the Speaker makes a mistake in
announcing a weight lighter or heavier than the one
requested by a competitor, the Jury must take the same
decision as for errors in loading.
Example 6: In certain competitions, when the
competitors are not obliged to remain near the platform,
therefore finding it impossible to follow the progress of
the other competitors, the weight must be similarly
reduced when the Speaker omits to call a competitor at
the time he or she would have normally taken his or her
attempt.
6.5.18 In an international match between two
individuals or between two nations contested in
separate categories, the competitors may lift
alternately. The competitor taking the lighter weight
lifts first and that order is maintained throughout that
particular lift.
6.5.19 During any competition organised on a platform
or stage, nobody other than the members of the Jury,
the officiating Referees, the Speakers, the technical
officials, authorised team officials (see 6.3.15) and the
competitors of the specific category or group are
allowed in the competition area.

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