Day 6: Olivia Reeves Makes History in 71W and Karlos Nasar Smashes Records in 89M at IWF World Championships 2024

Women’s 71kg category: Reeves Becomes USA’s Champion

The Women’s 71kg category saw an intense battle, culminating in an extraordinary performance by American Olympic Champion Olivia Reeves, who captured gold and etched her name in history.

Women’s 71kg category: Snatch Session Review

China’s Yang Qiuxia took an early lead with a strong 121 kg snatch, narrowly edging out Reeves, who secured 120 kg for silver. Jong Chun Hui clinched bronze with a solid 116 kg lift, setting up a thrilling clean & jerk session.

Women’s 71kg category: Snatch Results

• 🥇 Yang Qiuxia (CHN) – 121 kg
• 🥈 Olivia Reeves (USA) – 120 kg
• 🥉 Jong Chun Hui – 116 kg

Women’s 71kg category: Clean and Jerk Session Review

Reeves showcased her strength in the clean & jerk with a commanding 147 kg lift, earning gold and securing her place on the podium. Jong Chun Hui pushed hard with 146 kg for silver, while Yang Qiuxia settled for bronze with 140 kg.

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Women’s 71kg category: Clean and Jerk Results

• 🥇 Olivia Reeves (USA) – 147 kg
• 🥈 Jong Chun Hui – 146 kg
• 🥉 Yang Qiuxia (CHN) – 140 kg

Women’s 71kg category: Total Recap

With a total of 267 kg, Olivia Reeves claimed gold, becoming a trailblazer for USA weightlifting. Jong Chun Hui followed closely with 262 kg for silver, and Yang Qiuxia rounded out the podium with 261 kg, just 1 kg short of silver.

Women’s 71kg category: Full Results

• 🥇 Olivia Reeves (USA) – 267 kg
• 🥈 Jong Chun Hui – 262 kg
• 🥉 Yang Qiuxia (CHN) – 261 kg

Men’s 89kg category: Karlos Nasar Dominates with Two World Records

The Men’s 89kg category featured a masterclass by Olympic Champion Bulgarian Karlos Nasar, who set two World Records and delivered one of the most memorable performances of the championship.

Men’s 89kg category: Snatch Session Review

Nasar’s stunning 183 kg snatch not only earned him gold but also set a World Record, putting him leagues ahead of the competition. Marin Robu from Moldova took silver with 173 kg, while Uzbek Sarvarbek Zafarjonov claimed bronze with 171 kg.

Men’s 89kg category: Snatch Results

• 🥇 Karlos Nasar (BUL) – 183 kg (World Record)
• 🥈 Marin Robu (MDA) – 173 kg
• 🥉 Sarvarbek Zafarjonov (UZB) – 171 kg

Men’s 89kg category: Clean and Jerk Session Review

Nasar continued his dominance in the clean & jerk, lifting a massive 222 kg to secure another gold.

He also attempted to set one more World Record with 225 kg, he did solid clean and during his traditional recovery from split with stepping forward lost barbell control and landed it just a few cm in front of the lifting platform.

Ro Kwang Ryol followed with 218 kg for silver, while Chinese Pan Yunhua earned bronze with 208 kg.

Men’s 89kg category: Clean and Jerk Results

• 🥇 Karlos Nasar (BUL) – 222 kg
• 🥈 Ro Kwang Ryol – 218 kg
• 🥉 Pan Yunhua (CHN) – 208 kg

Men’s 89kg category: Total Recap

Nasar’s total of 405 kg not only secured gold but also set a World Record, highlighting his unparalleled talent. Ro Kwang Ryol claimed silver with 380 kg, while Marin Robu earned bronze with 379 kg, narrowly missing silver by just 1 kg.

Men’s 89kg category: Full Results

• 🥇 Karlos Nasar (BUL) – 405 kg (World Record)
• 🥈 Ro Kwang Ryol – 380 kg
• 🥉 Marin Robu (MDA) – 379 kg

IWF World Championships Day 6: Final Word

Day 6 showcased phenomenal talent, with Olivia Reeves making history for the USA and Karlos Nasar redefining excellence with his two World Records. The stage is set for even more thrilling performances as the competition continues in Manama.

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