(Tokyo Olympics) Shi Zhiyong breaks world record and achieves two consecutive Olympic championships
China News Agency, Tokyo, July 28 (Bian Liqun) In the men's weightlifting competition on the 28th, Shi Zhiyong of China snatched 166 kg, clean and jerk 198 kg, with a total score of 364 kg, breaking the world record for total performance and achieving the Olympics. Two consecutive championships.
On July 28, in the men's 73 kg weightlifting competition at the Tokyo Olympics, Chinese athlete Shi Zhiyong won the championship with a snatch of 166 kg, a clean and jerk of 198 kg, and a total score of 364 kg. The total result broke his previous world record. .
This is the 12th gold medal of the Chinese delegation in this Olympic Games.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
Shi Zhiyong, the last Olympic champion in Rio, holds three world records in the men's 73 kg category. They are 169 kg in snatch, 198 kg in clean and jerk, and 363 kg in total.
In the Tashkent Asian Championships in April this year, Shi Zhiyong with injuries broke the world record for snatches and tied the world record for a total score of 363 kg.
At the Tokyo Olympics, Shi Zhiyong's opponent was mainly Venezuelan player Tomoto.
In the snatch session, Shi Zhiyong performed very steadily, successfully lifting 158 kg, 163 kg, and 166 kg, leading the second place by 10 kg.
In the clean and jerk session, Shi Zhiyong succeeded in the first attempt to lift 188 kg, the second attempt failed 192, and the third attempt succeeded in 198 kg. The final total score of 364 kg broke the world record and won the championship.
After the game, Shi Zhiyong admitted in an interview that this was the most difficult game in his career.
"Before the game, the condition was not very good. I strained on June 23 and did not pay attention to it. On June 30, the strain got worse and caught a cold. After consultation with experts, I decided to take conservative treatment and did not resume training until around July 10."
On July 28, in the men's 73 kg weightlifting competition at the Tokyo Olympics, Chinese athlete Shi Zhiyong won the championship with a snatch of 166 kg, a clean and jerk of 198 kg, and a total score of 364 kg. The total result broke his previous world record. .
This is the 12th gold medal of the Chinese delegation in this Olympic Games.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
Shi Zhiyong said that he was very anxious at the time. He couldn't sleep well every night, and at one point his mentality collapsed and wanted to give up. Fortunately, he felt better after coming to Tokyo.
Regarding the world record of 364 kilograms, Shi Zhiyong said that the Tokyo Olympics was rushing to set the world record.
"Actually, after lifting 188 kg, I am basically sure to win the championship, but I have a dream. I must lift 198 kg." (End)