- Hou Zhihui wins gold in women’s 49kg weightlifting with a total of 206kg.
- Sets new Olympic record with a 117kg clean-and-jerk lift.
- Romania’s Mihaela Cambei takes silver, while Thailand’s Khambao Surodchana earns bronze.
Hou Zhihui achieved a remarkable victory in the women’s 49kg weightlifting at Paris 2024, securing her second consecutive Olympic gold medal.
She set a new Olympic record with a clean-and-jerk lift of 117kg, culminating in a total of 206kg. Her performance was a testament to her strength and determination, coming through a challenging and dynamic competition.
Hou Zhihui Triumphs with New Clean-and-Jerk Record at Paris 2024
Romania’s Mihaela Cambei excelled in the snatch, taking an early lead with a lift of 93kg. Her strategic choice to start with lower weights in the clean-and-jerk segment provided a tactical advantage, though it ultimately fell short of securing gold. Cambei finished with a total of 205kg, earning her the silver medal.
Thailand’s Khambao Surodchana competed fiercely, matching Cambei’s clean-and-jerk weight but missing out on the final attempts to lift heavier weights. With a total of 200kg, Khambao earned the bronze medal, concluding her strong performance in the competition.
Hou Zhihui’s victory was celebrated not only for her impressive lifts but also for her determination and emotional connection to the competition. Reflecting on her success, Hou acknowledged the support from her family and team as a driving force behind her Olympic achievement.
Hou Zhihui’s triumph at Paris 2024 exemplifies her exceptional skill and unwavering determination. By breaking the Olympic record and securing gold, she solidifies her place as one of the top weightlifters of her generation.
“Before my final lift, I thought about my family, my team here and my country all backing me up.
