What is olympic weightlifting?
It is an athletic discipline when the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell with weight plates
What is the heaviest weight lifted or the average weight lifted in olympic weightlifting?
Not sure about numbers as it varies with different weight classes. There are two competition lifts.
Oh okay! Can women compete in olympic weightlifting?
Yes! But the bodyweight categories are different.
Understandable. Are there any other types of lifting done besides lifting a barbell with weight plates?
There is but this is the most popular as it can look very explosive and graceful.
How many people compete in one round or session of olympic weightlifting?
Not sure but they are given three attempts in each.