Modern weightlifting dates back to 1896 when it appeared in the first Olympic Games but was left out of the 1900 Olympics, re-appearing again in the 1904 games.
Note: 1908 and 1912 were the only other two years when Weightlifting was left out of the programme as well.
Note: 1908 and 1912 were the only other two years when Weightlifting was left out of the programme as well.