(Xinhua) 11:27, October 03, 2023 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. |
Diamondbacks avoid a sweep with a 9Eurovision winner Nemo BREAKS their thumb moments after smashing trophy during chaotic celebrationsRescue effort for dozens missing in South Africa building collapse are boosted by 1 more survivorTrevino hits 2 of Yankees' 5 homers, New York beats Rays 10Democrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in MichiganDiamondbacks avoid a sweep with a 9Rangers look to regroup as they return home with 3How Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are taking Hollywood by storm with VERY different approachesReport: Trump may face $100 millionDemocrats hope abortion issue will offset doubts about Biden in Michigan