Chen sets three weightlifting world records

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-12-04 08:09

Olympic champion Chen Yanqing sets three weightlifting world records yesterday to win the women's 58-kilogram gold medal at the Asian Games. Chen hoisted 111 kg to eclipse the snatch record of 110 kg set by fellow Chinese Wang Li in 2003 and lifted 140 kg in the clean and jerk and 251 overall to beat compatriot Qu Wei's marks of 139 kg and 241 kg set last year. [Xinhua]



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