05/08/2026
Understanding mechanics is enough to stop a controversy before it even starts.
I watched Khamzat weigh in video several times.
Yes, the weight was called before the beam fully settled. But looking at the scale, the beam does not drop downward. If anything, it moves upward.
On a mechanical beam scale, that means the athlete is lighter than the weight set on the scale.
So if the scale was set at 185 lb, the real question is whether Khamzat was exactly 185 or slightly under.
Not over.
Happy to discuss respectfully with anyone who disagrees.
