Weightlifters from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea achieve successes in the 2024 International Weightlifting Federation World Championships.
Kang Hyon Gyong snatched 100 kilograms, jerked 126 kilograms and lifted 226 kilograms in total at the women's 55-kilogram category on the 8th and came first respectively in snatch, clean and jerk, and total, winning three gold medals.
Ri Won Ju and Pak Pyol obtained three gold medals and two silver medals at the men's 67-kilogram category.
Ri Won Ju snatched 146 kilograms, jerked 190 kilograms (new world record) and lifted 336 kilograms in total and finished first respectively in clean and jerk and total. Pak Pyol snatched 150 kilograms, jerked 182 kilograms and lifted 332 kilograms in total, thus coming first in snatch and second in clean and jerk and total.
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