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Rio 2016: Wei DENG (CHN) W63kg became Olympic Champion exactly 1 year ago!

“At first, I was very nervous, because it was my first Olympic Games, but afterwards I won, so I am just super excited. I am very satisfied with my performance. I have been targeting a gold medal for a long time, so I am very happy with this.” Live through the fantastic weightlifting competitions again: Women 63

The Pan-American Championships in Miami, USA

The Pan-American Championships in Miami, USA took place on 20-27 July, 2017. Prior to the Competitions the PAWF Executive Board Meeting and Congress were held where Attila Adamfi, IWF Director General representing the IWF President among others gave detailed information of the supports the IWF is providing to the Continental Federation and Member Federations under the IWF Development Program. A total of 230 competitors (Women: 111, Men: 119) from 23 countries participated. Neisi DAJOMES (ECU) set a new Junior Pan-American record with 110kg in the Snatch in the women’s 75kg bodyweight category. Fernando REIS (BRA) in +105kg category - competed as an extra athlete and lifted 1 kg more as the current Pan-American Snatch record and lifted 34 kg more in Total than the Gold Medal winner. However the most successful Brazilian athlete due to the internal conflicts in the Brazilian Member Federation  did not receive any medal. Right after the Pan-American Championships the USA Weightlifting Federation organized the American Open at the same venue with close to 800 athletes. You can view the video archives of the competition and the results of the competitions here. Congratulations to all of the

Rio 2016: Oscar Albeiro FIGUEROA MOSQUERA (COL) M62kg became Olympic Champion exactly 1 year ago!

“I am full of emotions after 22 years of lifting weights. It is true that I have been lifting all of the weight of Colombia, all of my country is happy.“ Have your heard that he is thinking about coming out of retirement to aim for a fifth Games appearance at Tokyo 2020? Live through the fantastic weightlifting competitions again: Men 62

Rio 2016: Sukanya SRISURAT (THA) W58kg became Olympic Champion exactly 1 year ago!

“I am very happy. I never thought I could do it. This is my first time at the Olympics, so I am very happy to win a gold medal and bring it back to Thailand.” Do you remember her Olympic Record with 110kg in Snatch? Live through the fantastic weightlifting competitions again: Women 58

Commonwealth Ranking Lists published

According to the Athlete Allocation System for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the Ranking Lists as of 17 July 2017 have been published. The lists include all eligible results achieved since 24 October 2016 at IWF Events and at National Championships of Great Britain, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories (English, Welsh, Scottish, British Championships) considering 1 athlete per country per bodyweight category. Special credit is given to Mr. Michael Noonan, CWF Statistician for his valuable contribution to prepare the Ranking Lists, especially regarding the results from the Home Nations' Championships. Further updates will be published before the end of the qualification period (31 October

Rio 2016: Shu-Ching HSU (TPE) W53kg became Olympic Champion exactly 1 year ago!

“I am very happy and very excited as we have been waiting for this gold medal. I want to dedicate it to my family, my coach and everyone who supports me.” Live through the fantastic weightlifting competitions again: Women