DPRK's Kim claims Asian Games weightlifting title with new world record
Time:2024-05-22 02:34:47 Source:healthViews(143)
Kim Il Gyong of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) competes in the women's weightlifting 59Kg Group A match at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)
HANGZHOU, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Kim Il Gyong of DPR Korea broke the world record on her way to capture the women's 59kg weightlifting title at the Asian Games here on Monday.
The 20-year-old Kim snatched 111kg, breaking the previous world record of 110kg set by Kuo Hsing-chun of Chinese Taipei in April 2021, before lifting 135kg in the clean and jerk for a winning total of 246kg, beating reigning world champion Luo Shifang of China by six kilograms.
Kuo took bronze with a 101-126-227 scoreline.
Previous:Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York, 3 dead including child
Next:It's no wonder parents are taking their children on holiday during term time! Sky
You may also like
- Joe Rogan's 'brain
- Classes Resume in Luding County and Neighboring Areas After Earthquake
- County in China's Shaanxi Transforms Ecological Resources to Green Economy
- China's First National Ultimate Frisbee League Kicks Off
- Cannes 2024: Studio Ghibli takes a bow with an honorary Palme d'Or
- County in China's Shaanxi Transforms Ecological Resources to Green Economy
- Rural Women in SW China's Guizhou Make Creative Cultural Products to Increase Income
- East China City Makes Progress in Building Child Friendly City
- Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York, 3 dead including child