Chinese athletes dominated Day 3 at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, snagging six gold medals, two silvers, and a bronze—and rewriting history with jaw-dropping performances!
Li Fabin, the weightlifting powerhouse, shattered the men's 61kg Olympic record with a total lift of 310kg, including a 143kg snatch that left the crowd roaring. The 28-year-old hinted he might delay retirement after the electric atmosphere reignited his passion: \"This moment… it’s hard to walk away.\"
Not to be outdone, Hou Zhihui staged a THRILLER in the women's 49kg event. Trailing Romania’s Mihaela Cambei, Hou lifted 117kg in her final clean-and-jerk attempt—smashing the Olympic record and securing gold with a total of 206kg. Talk about clutch!
With these wins, China’s medal tally soars, proving once again why they’re a global sports titan. Fans worldwide are buzzing: Could this be the start of a new Olympic era?
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Chinese athletes break more Olympic records at 2024 Paris Summer Games
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