Sanchez Mari Leivis Obtains Silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women’s 71 kg Category
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The first-time Olympian Sanchez Mari Leivi from Colombia showcased raw talent at this year’s Olympic Games after finishing with 257 kg in total, securing her the silver Olympic medal!
Snatch
Sanchez kicked the competition off with a solid lift of 108 kg. Nice and steady! She upped it to 112 kg on her second and third attempts, ultimately managing the load on her last try.
The 112 kg netted the Colombian the fourth placement after the snatch session.
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Sanchez knew that she needed to give her best in the C&J to stand a chance for a podium placement.
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Clean and Jerk
The Colombian lifter started her Clean and Jerk off with a solid 135 kg in a successful and confident fashion. However, she knew that she needed to go more. And she did!
Her second attempt was a high 140 kgs. Sanchez didn’t stop there, however. On her last attempt, Sanchez went for a risky 145 kg.
After a few moments, the risk paid off! Sanches succeeded in her 145 C&J lift and managed to grab the Olympic silver medal by a mere 1-point difference compared to the 3rd-placed Palacios. A tremendous effort by Mari Leivis Sanchez!
Sanchez’s journey to the Olympic podium, at the age of 32, is a testament to her dedication and perseverance in the sport. A true inspiration and proof that discipline and motivation, alongside hard work, can bring some astonishing historic rewards.
The gold medal went to Olivia Reeves from the United States, while the bronze medalist Angie Paola Palacios Dajomes from Ecuador provided stiff competition with only one point behind the silver Sanchez. This weight category showed the public some intense competition as well as the high level of skill required to compete at this level.
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.