He was prepared to C&J 260Kg at this meet, but didn't need to. He was an icon from the 70's undefeated World and Olympic champ for 8 straight years, 80 official world records! R.I.P.
That was a dead hang split clean. People don't realize that cleaning from the hang is easier. Most people cannot do a real clean with what they can hang clean.
THis was a great lift. I saw the picture of this in Strength and Health and it inspired me! Part of the reason I am still lifting 31 Years later. Mark was(and still is) a stud.
Yes, I agree, the blades make him faster than if he had two normal feet.