Chinese weightlifter Luo Shifang flexed her way to Olympic glory on Thursday, smashing records in the women's 59kg category at #Paris2024! The 26-year-old powerhouse lifted a staggering 107kg in the snatch and 134kg in the clean & jerk – totaling 241kg and leaving fans worldwide shook.
Canada's Maude Charron snagged silver with 236kg, while Kuo Hsing-Chun of the Chinese Taipei team claimed bronze with 235kg. The competition was tighter than a TikTok dance challenge, but Luo’s flawless technique sealed China’s latest Olympic triumph.
This win continues China’s weightlifting legacy – think of it as the ‘sports dynasty’ of the East. Luo’s victory lap even trended on Weibo, with netizens dubbing her ‘Queen of the Barbell.’
Who said lifting heavy things can’t be art?
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China's weightlifter Luo Shifang wins women's 59kg at Paris 2024
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