Medal Moment
Weightlifting
Weightlifting: Li Wenwen (CHN) wins women’s +81kg gold!
Li is your Olympic champion!
The Tokyo 2020 gold medallist in the +87kg category was untouchable again in Paris, first lifting 136kg in the snatch to put her in a commanding position before following up with a lift of 173kg clean and jerk in her second attempt to secure gold.
Her total of 309kg is a full 10 kilos ahead of Park Hyejeong (KOR) in second, while Emily Campbell (GBR), who won silver in Tokyo, takes bronze.
There’s a great moment as Li comes out to attempt her final lift, but instead of approaching the bar she curls around the platform and brings her coach on stage, lifting him up to celebrate with the crowd. Now that’s how you do it!
🥇Li Wenwen (CHN): 309kg
🥈Park Hyejeong (KOR): 299kg
🥉Emily Campbell (GBR): 288kg