🏋️♂️ Olympic weightlifting just got a whole lot more exciting!
On Wednesday, China's Li Fabin dazzled the crowd at the Paris Olympics by securing his second consecutive Olympic gold in the men's 61kg weightlifting division. 🌟
The 31-year-old powerhouse set an Olympic record with a stunning 143kg lift in the snatch. But he wasn't done there! Li went on to hoist 167kg in the clean and jerk, bringing his total to a jaw-dropping 310kg. Talk about superhuman strength! 💪🔥
This event marked the kickoff of weightlifting competitions at Paris 2024, and Li didn't disappoint. Close behind, Theerapong Silachai of Thailand clinched the silver with a total of 303kg, while the USA's Hampton Morris lifted his way to bronze with 298kg. 🥈🥉
Li's victory not only cements his place in Olympic history but also inspires a new generation of athletes across the globe. Who else is feeling motivated to hit the gym? 🙋♀️🏋️♀️
Reference(s):
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