The weightlifting competitions have started at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Medals have already been awarded in three weight categories—61 kg among men and 49 and 59 kg among women. Athletes from China won in all these categories.
In the 61 kg men's category, 31-year-old Li Fabin won, becoming a two-time Olympic champion. In the 49 kg women's category, 27-year-old Hou Zhihui also became a two-time Olympic champion. For 23-year-old Luo Shifan, this was her first Olympics, where she set a new Olympic record and became the champion.
First weightlifting results at the 2024 Olympic Games:
61 kg, Men:
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Gold: Li Fabin (China) — 310 kg (143+167).
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Silver: Terapong Silachai (Thailand) — 303 kg (132+171).
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Bronze: Hampton Morris (USA) — 298 kg (126+172).
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Anik Kazdan (Malaysia) — 297 kg (130+167).
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Morea Baru (Papua New Guinea) — 279 kg (118+161).
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Shota Mishvelidze (Georgia) — 256 kg (121+135).
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Kaimaru Eratti (Kiribati) — 220 kg (100+220).
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Eko Irawan (Indonesia) — no result.
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Ivan Dimov (Bulgaria) — no result.
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Sergio Massida (Italy) — no result.
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Trinh Van Vinh (Vietnam) — no result.
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John Ceniza (Philippines) — no result.
49 kg, Women:
- Gold: Hou Zhihui (China) — 206 kg.
- Silver: Mihaela Cambei (Romania) — 205 kg.
- Bronze: Surodchana Khambao (Thailand) — 200 kg.
59 kg, Women:
- Gold: Luo Shifan (China) — 241 kg (OR).
- Silver: Maude Charron (Canada) — 236 kg.
- Bronze: Kuo Hsing-Chun (Taipei) — 235 kg.
