Men’s weightlifting events

Men’s 61kg: Chinese dominance continues

Li Fabin of China set an Olympic record in the men’s 61kg category with a total lift of 310kg. This performance solidified China's dominance in the sport, as Li outlifted Thailand's Theerapong Silachai, who claimed silver with a 303kg total. The bronze medal went to Hampton Morris of the USA, who marked a significant achievement by lifting 298kg, ending a long U medal drought in men’s Olympic weightlifting.

Men’s 73kg: Rizki Juniansyah's world record triumph

Rizki Juniansyah of Indonesia delivered one of the most spectacular performances in the men’s 73kg category, setting a new world record with a total lift of 354kg. His victory was a decisive one, as he outpaced Thailand's Weeraphon Wichuma, who secured silver with 346kg, and Bulgaria's Bozhidar Andreev, who took bronze with 344kg.

Men’s 89kg: Nasar’s record-breaking victory

In the men’s 89kg category, Karlos Nasar of Bulgaria set a new world record by lifting a total of 404kg, a remarkable feat that earned him the gold medal. Colombia’s Yeison Lopez claimed silver with 390kg, while Italy's Antonino Pizzolato secured bronze with 384kg.

Men’s 102kg: Liu Huanhua’s close win

China’s Liu Huanhua clinched gold in the men’s 102kg class with a total lift of 401kg, narrowly defeating Uzbekistan's Akbar Djuraev, who lifted 398kg for the silver. Yauheni Tsikhantsou of Belarus rounded out the podium with a bronze, lifting 390kg.

Men’s +102kg: Talakhadze’s historic third gold

Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia continued his reign in the super-heavyweight division by winning his third consecutive Olympic gold in the men’s +102kg category with a total lift of 470kg. This victory was historic, placing Talakhadze among the all-time greats in weightlifting. Armenia’s Varazdat Lalayan took silver with 467kg, and Bahrain’s Gor Minasyan, earned bronze with 461kg.

Women’s weightlifting events

Women’s 49kg: Hou Zhihui leads the way

China’s Hou Zhihui dominated the women’s 49kg category, winning gold with a total lift of 206kg. Romania's Mihaela Cambei earned silver with 205kg, continuing her country’s strong tradition in this category. The bronze went to Surodchana Khambao of Thailand, who lifted 200kg.

Women’s 59kg: Luo Shifang shines

In the women’s 59kg category, Luo Shifang of China secured gold with a total lift of 241kg, outpacing the competition with a commanding performance. Maude Charron of Canada claimed silver with 236kg, and Kuo Hsing-chun of Chinese Taipei took bronze with 235kg.

Women’s 71kg: Olivia Reeves makes history

Olivia Reeves of the USA made history by winning gold in the women’s 71kg category, lifting a total of 262kg. This victory marked the first Olympic gold for an American woman in weightlifting since 2000. Colombia's Mari Sanchez took silver with 257kg, while Angie Palacios of Ecuador earning bronze with 256kg.

Women’s 81kg: Koanda’s record-breaking gold

Norway’s Solfrid Koanda set two Olympic records in the women’s 81kg category, lifting a total of 275kg to win gold. Egypt's Sara Ahmed claimed silver with 268kg, and Neisi Dajomes of Ecuador took bronze with 267kg.

Women’s +81kg: Li Wenwen’s dominance

Li Wenwen of China continued her dominance in the women’s +81kg category, winning gold with a staggering total of 309kg. Park Hye-jeong of South Korea secured silver with 299kg, and Great Britain's Emily Campbell took bronze with 288kg.

Global spread of success

While China once again proved its dominance in the weightlifting arena, other nations like the United States, Georgia, Bulgaria, and Norway also had significant victories. The competition in Paris 2024 was marked by a diverse spread of medals, highlighting the growing global competitiveness in Olympic weightlifting.

As the sport continues to evolve, the performances at Paris 2024 have set a high standard, with several new world and Olympic records being set. The world will now turn its attention to Los Angeles 2028, where many of these athletes will aim to further their legacies.