Solfrid Koanda Sets New Olympic Records and Wins Gold in C&J and Total at Paris Olympics 2024
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At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Norway’s Solfrid Koanda not only made history by setting new Olympic records in both the Clean and Jerk and the Total in the women’s up to 81 kg weight category but also secured the Olympic gold medal in her division.
Koanda, already a rising star in the world of weightlifting, lifted 148 kg in her first Clean and Jerk attempt, breaking the Olympic record.
However, the competition was fierce, as Egypt’s Ahmed Sara immediately surpassed this with a stunning 151 kg lift in her second attempt.
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The pressure was on, but Koanda remained undeterred. In her second attempt, she hoisted an incredible 154 kg, reclaiming the record with a lift that electrified the crowd.
Combined with her 121 kg Snatch earlier in the competition, she set a new Olympic Total of 275 kg, sealing her victory with a well-deserved gold medal.
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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.