Split clean?

[Shion]

Stumbled upon this video today while looking up examples of old timey lifting, basically looking for pointers for my own olympic pressing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs8svOg9c9o

It's "just" 380lbs, but it's the first time I see a split clean in competition. I assume it was taken out because (I'm also assuming) you can get less weight in the air with it, or was there another reason?

[Mark Rippetoe]

A damned impressive video. The split clean was not "taken out." It has merely been replaced by the more efficient (for most people) squat clean.

[torik]

What is more impressive is the fact that he was able to lower the bar without bumper plates, an amazing accomplishment.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Yes, it was a stunning achievement. Mind-boggling. A unique accomplishment in the history of the barbell sports.