Hey amigos! 🎉 China's Liao Guifang just made some serious waves at the IWF World Championships in Manama, Bahrain! 🌍🏋️♀️ She didn't just win one or two, but all THREE gold medals in the women's 81kg category! 🥇🥇🥇
Liao was on fire 🔥 in the snatch event, lifting an incredible 123kg on her third attempt. She had already secured the gold after a 120kg lift on her second go, but why stop there? 💪 Mongolia's Ankhtsetseg Munkhjantsan and the DPRK's Kim Kyong Ryong snagged silver and bronze, but Liao was untouchable! 🥈🥉
The excitement didn't stop! In the clean and jerk, the competition was fierce. The DPRK's Kim lifted 147kg, earning herself three bronze medals. 🥉 Egypt's Sara Samir, who grabbed silver at the Paris Olympics, lifted 149kg for two more silvers. 🥈 But Liao wasn't about to be outdone. She confidently lifted 150kg on her second attempt, guaranteeing herself the gold. Then she pushed even further, lifting 155kg on her final attempt! 🚀
What's even more impressive? Liao achieved this as the lightest competitor in the division! 🌟 She truly showed the world what determination and strength look like. Way to go, Liao! 🌠
Stay tuned, amigos, for more exciting updates from the world of sports! 🌎✨
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China's Liao sweeps women's 81kg golds at IWF World Championships
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