Shi Zhiyong

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Shi Zhiyong (born 10 February 1980) is a Chinese weightlifter. He became Olympic Champion during the 2004 Summer Olympics. He lifted a total of 325 kg, equalising the World record at that time.

Shi participated in the men's -69kg class at the 2005 and 2006 World Weightlifting Championships. He won gold in 2005 and silver in 2006, finishing behind Vencelas Dabaya. He snatched 150 kg and jerked an additional 177 kg for a total of 327 kg, 5 kg behind winner Dabaya.[1]

[edit] Achievements

Image:Goud.png 2005 World Weightlifting Championships, -69 kg
Image:Zilver.png 2006 World Weightlifting Championships, -69 kg

[edit] References

  1. ^ 75th MEN'S and 18th WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS -69 KG MEN, iwf.net