On the electrifying first day of the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, east China's Zhejiang Province, home favorite Zhao Jinhong delivered a performance that left everyone in awe. In the women's 45kg category, Zhao shattered expectations by breaking the snatch world record twice! Starting with an 80kg lift, she raised the bar with an 88kg attempt—overcoming the previous 87kg mark—and finished with a bold 90kg lift that set a new benchmark. 💪🔥
Not only did Zhao dominate the snatch, she also clinched gold in the clean & jerk event by opening strong at 100kg, ensuring her triple gold victory across the board. Her inspiring words, "My goal was to break the snatch world record, and I'm glad I achieved that," captured the moment perfectly.
The men's 55kg category turned up its own drama. While China's Wang Weidong faced a hiccup with a technical slip on his opening snatch, Vietnam's Lai Gia Thanh delivered a flawless lift, hitting a personal best of 120kg. The suspense peaked as Wang roared back in the clean & jerk with a 142kg lift and capped it off with a final effort of 146kg, sealing an overall total of 265kg for the gold. 🏋️
This thrilling championship not only showcased raw power but also ignited a spark of inspiration. Just like upgrading your favorite gadget, these athletes keep pushing their limits—reminding us all to level up and chase our dreams! 🚀
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Zhao shatters snatch world record at Asian Weightlifting Championships
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