Day 8: Liao Guifang Triumphs in 81W, and Antropov Artyom Secures Gold in 102M at the IWF World Championships 2024

Women’s 81kg Category: Liao Guifang on Top

Liao Guifang from China delivered a stellar performance in the Women’s 81kg competition, claiming all three golds and demonstrating her exceptional skills.

Women’s 81kg Category: Snatch Session Review

The snatch session saw Liao Guifang dominate with a 123 kg, well ahead of her competitors. Mongolian Munkhjantsan A. secured silver with a solid 116 kg, and Kim Kyong Ryong clinched bronze with 114 kg.

Women’s 81kg Category: Snatch Results

• 🥇 Liao Guifang (CHN) – 123 kg
• 🥈 Munkhjantsan A. (MGL) – 116 kg
• 🥉 Kim Kyong Ryong – 114 kg

Women’s 81kg Category: Clean and Jerk Session Review

Liao extended her lead in the clean & jerk, lifting an impressive 155 kg to secure another gold. Ahmed Sara from Egypt followed with 149 kg for silver, and Kim Kyong Ryong claimed her second bronze of the day with a 147 kg.

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Women’s 81kg Category: Clean and Jerk Results

• 🥇 Liao Guifang (CHN) – 155 kg
• 🥈 Ahmed Sara (EGY) – 149 kg
• 🥉 Kim Kyong Ryong – 147 kg

Women’s 81kg Category: Total Recap

Liao Guifang’s outstanding total of 278 kg solidified her position as the top lifter in the 81kg category. Ahmed Sara claimed silver with a total of 262 kg, and Kim Kyong Ryong rounded out the podium with 261 kg for bronze.

Women’s 81kg Category: Full Results

• 🥇 Liao Guifang (CHN) – 278 kg
• 🥈 Ahmed Sara (EGY) – 262 kg
• 🥉 Kim Kyong Ryong – 261 kg

Men’s 102kg Category: Artyom Antropov’s Remarkable Victory

In the Men’s 102kg competition, Artyom Antropov from Kazakhstan demonstrated incredible strength and consistency to claim gold in the C&J and total, making it a day to remember for his country.

Men’s 102kg Category: Snatch Session Review

The snatch session was a closely fought battle, with Marcos Ruiz from Spain lifting 183 kg to take gold. Aymen Bacha from Tunis also snatched 183 kg (Ruiz did it first) and Turkmen Davranbek Hasanbaev lifted 182 kg, but Bacha claimed silver, leaving Hasanbaev with bronze.

Men’s 102kg Category: Snatch Results

• 🥇 Marcos Ruiz (ESP) – 183 kg
• 🥈 Aymen Bacha (TUN) – 183 kg
• 🥉 Davranbek Hasanbaev (TKM) – 182 kg

Men’s 102kg Category: Clean and Jerk Session Review

The clean & jerk saw Artyom Antropov (KAZ) deliver a standout performance with a massive 230 kg lift, earning gold. Fares Elbakh from Qatar secured silver with a solid 225 kg, while Colombian Jhonatan Rivas lifted 213 kg to take bronze.

Men’s 102kg Category: Clean and Jerk Results

• 🥇 Artyom Antropov (KAZ) – 230 kg
• 🥈 Fares Elbakh (QAT) – 225 kg
• 🥉 Jhonatan Rivas (COL) – 213 kg

Men’s 102kg Category: Total Recap

With a total of 400 kg, Antropov took the gold, showcasing his superior strength and composure. Elbakh claimed silver with 395 kg, while Marcos Ruiz secured bronze with a consistent 395 kg total.

Men’s 102kg Category: Full Results

• 🥇 Artyom Antropov (KAZ) – 400 kg
• 🥈 Fares Elbakh (QAT) – 395 kg
• 🥉 Marcos Ruiz (ESP) – 395 kg

IWF World Championships Day 8: Final Word

Day 8 was packed with thrilling action, as Liao Guifang’s dominance in the Women’s 81kg and Artyom Antropov’s powerful victory in the Men’s 102kg showcased the exceptional talent present at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships.

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