Hou Zhihui of Hunan Zoomlion Weightlifting Team Shatters Olympic Record to Secure Gold Medal at Paris Olympics
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Hou Zhihui of the Hunan Zoomlion Weightlifting Team clinched gold in the women's 49kg category at the Paris Olympics, defending her Olympic title with a thrilling comeback. She lifted 89kg in snatch and 117kg in clean and jerk, totaling 206kg and breaking her own Olympic record. Hou, 27, joined the Zoomlion team in 2009 and has numerous national and international titles.
Zoomlion, a 21-year strategic partner in Hunan's sports development, has significantly contributed to the team's success, with the Hunan Weightlifting Team securing seven Olympic gold medals. The Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau praised Zoomlion's support, which provided athletes with resources and motivation during Olympic preparations.
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- Hou Zhihui won gold medal and broke Olympic record in women's 49kg weightlifting
- Zoomlion-supported Hunan Weightlifting Team has secured seven Olympic gold medals
- Zoomlion received recognition from Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau for its support
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During the event, Hou Zhihui lifted 89kg in the snatch and 117kg in the clean and jerk, achieving a total of 206kg to secure the gold medal. Her clean and jerk effort not only clinched the victory but also broke the Olympic record she had previously set.
After the competition, Hou expressed that this was the most thrilling event of her career, offering two contrasting Olympic experiences—steady last time and exhilarating this time. "A belief kept telling me I must lift it, and succeeding was a huge relief," she shared about her decisive lift.
Hou Zhihui, 27, hails from
On July 24, 2021, Hou Zhihui won gold in the women's 49kg weightlifting category at the Tokyo Olympics, lifting 94kg in the snatch and 116kg in the clean and jerk, with a total of 210kg. Her performance broke Olympic records in all three categories and marked the first gold for
Zoomlion, a long-term strategic partner in
The Zoomlion-supported Hunan Weightlifting Team has achieved remarkable success, securing seven Olympic gold medals.
Following Hou Zhihui's victory, the Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau sent a congratulatory letter to Zoomlion, expressing gratitude for its unwavering support of
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