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This Weightlifter Won Gold, Took Off His Shoes, Then Immediately Retired

He had also managed to lift an astonishing 176 kg (388 pounds) in the “clean and jerk” section, where athletes must first raise the bar to their shoulders from the ground before holding it above their head.

3. With a combined total weight of 318 kg (701 pounds), he was already ahead of his nearest rival when he attempted his final clean and jerk lift of 179 kg.

4. Although he managed to raise the bar to his shoulders, he couldn’t hold it above his head.

Although he managed to raise the bar to his shoulders, he couldn't hold it above his head.
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