Chen Yanqing retains her title. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
(BEIJING, August 11) -- Spectators might have thought they were experiencing déjà vu when they witnessed another Chinese lifter surnamed Chen dominate the Weightlifting final on August 11. This time it was defending Olympic champion Chen Yanqing, who retained her title in Women's 58 kilogram Weightlifting with a total of 244kg.
Chen Yanqing in the game (Photo credit: Xinhua)
Chen's confident and steady performance throughout the final was as remarkable as the amount she lifted. Before Chen stepped onto the floor, the best result for the Snatch was 99kg from Ecuador's Alexandra Escobar, followed by three lifters tied at 98kg. However, their efforts were dwarfed by Chen's first attempt of 100kg. Chen succeeded without any trouble and continued to lift 106kg after three attempts, establishing an early lead of seven kilograms.
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