Mihaela Cambei Won Silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Women’s 49 kg)

Mihaela Cambei of Romania made a remarkable impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the silver medal in the Women’s 49 kg weightlifting category. Cambei showcased her strength and precision with a total lift of 205 kg, a mere kilogram behind the gold medalist, Hou Zhihui of China. Her performance was marked by significant lifts in both the Snatch and Clean & Jerk.

In the Snatch, Cambei had three successful lifts of 89 kg, 91 kg and her final one of 92 kg, demonstrating her explosive power and technical skill. Moving into the Clean & Jerk, she managed three impressive lifts as well starting from 106 kg, 110 kg and finally 112 kg. This effort brought her total to 205 kg, cementing her place as one of the top weightlifters in her category.

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Cambei successfully performed all 6/6 of her attempts. She was fighting for a gold medal until the very last lift. Her rival Hou Zhihui was able to “snatch” a victory only on her last clean and jerk attempt and the last lift of this weight category.

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Cambei’s performance in Paris not only earned her a well-deserved silver medal but also highlighted her as a formidable competitor on the international stage. Her ability to deliver under pressure and compete closely with the world’s best showcases her dedication and athletic prowess.

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