Chinese weightlifter Li Fabin showcased his exceptional skills and defended his men's 61kg weightlifting title at the Olympics, setting a new Olympic record in the process. The 31-year-old athlete lifted an impressive 143kg in the snatch segment, breaking the Olympic record. Fabin, who also holds the world record of 146kg in this discipline for his weight category, displayed his prowess and determination.
In the clean and jerk portion of the competition, Fabin lifted 167kg successfully but fell short in his attempt at 172kg. Despite this, he managed to retain his Olympic gold, which he had previously won in Tokyo three years ago with a combined score of 310.
