How is a deadlift lift judged as successful under adjudication signals?

• A. When any referee signals a white light.
• B. When all three referees signal a white light.
• C. When the lifter completes the lift within the allotted time.
• D. When at least two referees signal a white light.

Answer: (D)

A lift is declared successful when a majority signals it good. With three referees watching, at least two must give a white light for the lift to count. This majority rule protects against a single referee’s judgment and ensures fairness. The white light means the lift met the required criteria, while red lights indicate a fault. If two referees show white and one shows red, it still counts as a good lift; if two or three show red (or all red), it fails. The clock or time limit does not determine success—signals from the referees do. In the deadlift, after the lift is completed and the motion is finished, the referees’ signals confirm whether it counts.