Park Hyejeong Won Silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Women’s +81 kg)

In a dramatic conclusion to the 2024 Olympic Games, South Korea’s Park Hyejeong delivered a stellar performance in the Women’s +81 kg weightlifting category, securing the silver medal and proving herself as one of the top athletes in the sport.

Park Hyejeong came into the Olympics with an impressive track record, having won gold medals at the 2023 Worlds, the 2024 Asian Championships, and the Asian Games.

Despite being a first-time Olympian, Park demonstrated that she could compete with the best, challenging established champions and making a significant mark on the world stage.

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The South Korean started strong in the Snatch exercise, opening with a successful lift of 123 kg. She followed this with a lift of 127 kg, which also passed without issue. In her final attempt, Park raised the bar to 131 kg, securing the second spot in the Snatch, just five kilograms behind the eventual gold medalist, Li Wenwen of China.

The Clean & Jerk was where Park truly showcased her strength and determination. She began with a solid lift of 163 kg, followed by a successful 168 kg attempt, positioning herself as a strong contender for the gold. However, her final attempt at 173 kg proved too challenging, and she settled for silver in total.

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Park Hyejeong’s total of 299 kg across both exercises earned her the silver medal in the overall standings. This remarkable achievement placed her just 10 kg behind the gold medalist, Li Wenwen, and highlighted her as a formidable competitor in the super-heavyweight division.

Park Hyejeong’s silver medal performance at her first Olympic Games is a significant milestone in her career and for South Korean weightlifting.

As the first lifter from her country to dominate the women’s super-heavyweight division at the World Championships, Park has now translated that success onto the Olympic stage, marking her as a rising star in the sport.

Read a full review of the women’s 81 kg category on our website and a Full Review of Weightlifting Day 3 at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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