US, China tie for most gold medals at Paris Olympics
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Weightlifting: China's Li wins women's over 81kg gold
PARIS: China's Li Wenwen won her second Olympic gold medal with a dominant performance to take the title in the women's over 81kg weightlifting at the Paris Games on Sunday (Aug 11).
Summer McIntosh, Ethan Katzberg chosen as Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Olympics closing ceremony
Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Weightlifting-Georgia's Talakhadze wins his third gold medal
PARIS :Georgia's Lasha Talakhadze won his third Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance in the men's over 102kg class on Saturday, lifting a total of 470kg to prevail in a dramatic three-way battle.
Weightlifting-Norway's Koanda wins women's 81kg gold
PARIS : Solfrid Koanda of Norway won the gold medal in the women's 81kg weightlifting at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Weightlifting-American Reeves wins women's 71kg gold
PARIS : Olivia Reeves of the United States won the Olympic gold medal in the women's 71kg weightlifting on Friday.
American Olivia Reeves wins rare Olympic weightlifting gold - ESPN
PARIS — Olivia Reeves won the United States' first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting in 24 years at the Paris Olympics on Friday.
'Man From Mars' Karlos Nasar Wins Olympic Weightlifting Gold With New World Record
Bulgarian Karlos Nasar became the lightest man to lift 400 kilogrammes in competition as he shattered the men's 89kg weightlifting world record at the Olympics on Friday. "The Olympic Games are like going into space for me and I feel like I'm on Mars," said the 20-year-old Nasar. Tied for first after lifting 180kg in the opening snatch round, the 20-year-old delayed his entry in the clean and jerk until most of his rivals had used their three attempts at lower weights.