Long Qingquan, a gold medalist at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, lifted 170kg in the jerk for a world record total of 307kg to take the men's 56kg weightlifting gold medal, helping Team China finish the second competition day with three gold medals.
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Long Qingquan of China wins the men's 56kg category of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games weightlifting events at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 7, 2016. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/China Daily] |
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Long Qingquan of China competes during the men's 56kg category of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games weightlifting events at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 7, 2016. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/China Daily] |