Hou Zhihui Sets New Olympic Record in Clean and Jerk Lifting 117 kg
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In an exhilarating display at the Paris Olympics 2024, Hou Zhihui set a new Olympic record in the women’s up to 49 kg weight category by lifting 117 kg in the Clean and Jerk. This remarkable achievement secured her the olympic gold medal, edging out Michaela Cambei by just one kilo.
Hou Zhihui’s first attempt was successful at 110 kg. Despite a miss on her second attempt at 117 kg, she made a stunning comeback on her third attempt, successfully lifting the weight and setting a new Olympic record.
The battle between Cambei and Zhihui was intense and unpredictable until the final attempts of both athletes. This decisive 117 Clean and Jerk lift was not only Zhihui’s final attempt but also the final attempt of the whole session, sealing her victory in dramatic fashion.
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Read the full report about each day of the Weightlifting at 2024 Olympics prepared by our media team. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay updated and follow this great event in the Olympic weightlifting world with us from the very beginning till the end!
Detailed results of each day:
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 1 Recap – Women’s 49 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 1 Recap – Men’s 61 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 2 Recap – Women’s 59 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 2 Recap – Men’s 73 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 3 Recap – Women’s 71 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 3 Recap – Men’s 89 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 4 Recap – Men’s 102 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 4 Recap – Women’s 81 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 4 Recap – Men’s +102 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 5 Recap – Women’s +81 kg
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Author: Tanya Shaiko
News Editor, Olympic Lifting Enthusiast
Best Results: Snatch – 61 kg,
C&J – 78 kg
I’m Tanya, and I just can’t do without fitness. About six years ago, I got into Olympic weightlifting and instantly fell in love with it. Weightlifting is like no other sport – it’s just you versus the bar. Driven by my unwavering passion for an active lifestyle, I’ve been eager to share my personal journey and sports enthusiasm with others. As a journalist and photographer, my interests come full circle, adding an extra dimension to the news column that I curate. This way, I keep my readers updated with the latest happenings in the sports world.