Wang Xiufen

Wang Xiufen (born 20 February 1974) is a former Chinese weightlifter, and world champion[1] competing in the −53 kg division.[2]

Wang Xiufen
Personal information
Nationality China
Born (1974-02-20) 20 February 1974
Weight52.99 kg (117 lb)
Sport
Country China
SportWeightlifting
Event(s)–53 kg
Medal record
Representing  China
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1998 Lahti–53 kg
Bronze medal – third place1999 Athens–53 kg

Career

At the 1998 World Weightlifting Championships she won the gold medal in the 53 kg division while also setting 3 new senior world records in the Clean & Jerk and total.[3]

Major results

Year Venue Weight Snatch (kg) Clean & Jerk (kg) Total Rank
1 2 3 Rank 1 2 3 Rank
World Championships
1998Finland Lahti, Finland53 kg85.090.092.51st place, gold medalist(s)110.0115.0 WR117.5 WR1st place, gold medalist(s)210.0 WR1st place, gold medalist(s)
1999Greece Athens, Greece53 kg85.085.090.08110.0112.5117.53rd place, bronze medalist(s)197.53rd place, bronze medalist(s)

References

  1. IWF.net. "1998 World Championships Results". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  2. "Wang Xiufen Results". IWF.net. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  3. apnews.com. "Chinese Woman Sets Lifting Record". Associated Press. Retrieved 4 December 2018.


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