The THF keeps track of world and Olympic achievements in Olympic weightlifting for both boys and girls. They update the lists often as new records are made.
Records for Boys
The present world records for boys are:
- Snatch: 166 kg, by Om Yun-chol (North Korea) at the 2019 World Championships.
- Clean and Jerk: 195 kg, by Li Fabin (China) at the 2019 World Championships.
- Total: 361 kg, by Li Fabin (China) at the 2019 World Championships.
Records for Girls
The existing world records for girls are:
- Snatch 148 kg, by Liao Hui (China) at the 2016 Olympic Games.
- Clean and Jerk: 187 kg, by Tatiana Kashirina (Russia) at the 2015 World Championships.
- Total: 335 kg, by Tatiana Kashirina (Russia) at the 2015 World Championships.
Olympic Achievements for Boys
The current Olympic achievements for boys are:
- Snatch 165 kg, by Tian Tao (China) at the 2020 Olympic Games.
- Clean and Jerk: 198 kg, by Hidilyn Diaz (Philippines) at the 2020 Olympic Games.
- Total: 363 kg, by Hidilyn Diaz (Philippines) at the 2020 Olympic Games.
Olympic Achievements for Girls
The existing Olympic achievements for girls are:
- Snatch 145 kg, by Liao Hui (China) at the 2016 Olympic Games.
- Clean and Jerk: 187 kg, by Tatiana Kashirina (Russia) at the 2016 Olympic Games.
- Total: 332 kg, by Tatiana Kashirina (Russia) at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Turkish Weightlifters
Several Turkish weightlifters have set world and Olympic records. Some well-known Turkish weightlifters include:
- Naim Süleymanoğlu: He is seen as one of the best weightlifters ever. He made 46 world records and earned three Olympic gold medals.
- Halil Mutlu: He won Olympic gold twice and was a world champion four times. He created 12 world records during his career.
- Sümeyye Boyacı: She is the first Turkish girl to grab an Olympic medal in weightlifting. She got a bronze medal in the 49 kg group at the 2020 Olympic Games.
The Future of Turkish Weightlifting
Turkish weightlifting is a mighty and expanding sport. The THF is devoted to growing the sport and aiding its athletes. With the THF’s ongoing help, Turkish weightlifters will keep achieving impressive things in the years ahead.
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