In episode #2, Rob breaks down the difference between Standard vs. Olympic Plates, how trademarks created a shift in the lettering on weight plates, and more.

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Episode 2 Sources:

Betschen, Alex. "The Unique Law Governing Olympic Trademarks." UB Law Sports & Entertainment Forum, University at Buffalo School of Law, 24 April 2019, https://ublawsportsforum.com/2019/04/24/the-unique-law-governing-olympic-trademarks/

Chappuis, Marianne. "The Olympic Properties." WIPO Magazine, World Intellectual Property Organization, June 2012, https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2012/03/article_0003.html

Craig, Daniel A. "Bad Sports: Has Olympic Brand Protection Gone Too Far?" South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business, Volume 9, Issue 2, University of South Carolina School of Law, 2013

Dellinger, Jan (2022, July 27) Personal Communication [Facebook Messenger].

"U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Brand Usage Guidelines." Team USA, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, https://www.teamusa.org/brand-usage-guidelines

"Weightlifting." Olympics, International Olympic Committee, https://olympics.com/en/sports/weightlifting/

Rob from Vintage Weights PGH guides Jake and Adam on the history of the York Olympic Plates, distinguishing factors for each type, how they compare to current made-in-USA options, and more.

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Additional Sources

Leistner, Ken. "History of Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Strength Training - Number 14 - More on Plates!" Titan Support Series, Inc., Titan Support Series, Inc., 22 June 2014, https://titansupport.com/history-of-powerlifting-weightlifting-and-strength-training-part-14/

Teufel, Hugo, et al. “York Plate List." Vintage York Barbell Owners Group, Facebook, July 2021, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1638679859706092/

"2" Legacy Cast Iron Precision Milled Olympic Plate." York Barbell, York Barbell USA, Ltd., https://yorkbarbell.com/product/legacy-cast-iron-precision-milled-olympic-plate/

"Olympic Iron Barbell Plates - Made in USA." The Strength Co., The Strength Co., https://store.thestrength.co/products/olympic-barbell-plates

"Rogue USA Olympic Plates." Rogue Fitness, Rogue Fitness, https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-usa-olympic-plate