Paris Olympics: Indonesian Weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah Wins Gold
Paris, Waspada.co.id – Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah claimed gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday (9/8) morning WIB. The 21-year-old athlete lifted a total of 354 kilograms (kg) in the 73 kg weightlifting category, outperforming his competitors.
Rizki successfully completed the Snatch lift with 155 kg and the Clean & Jerk lift with 199 kg, breaking the Olympic record.
This remarkable achievement adds to Indonesia’s two gold and one bronze medals at the Paris Olympics.
Rizki was widely favored to win gold. He boasts seven international gold medals, three silver medals, and numerous world records at both senior and junior levels.
Prior to the Olympics, Rizki expressed dissatisfaction with his previous achievements and is determined to reach his full potential in Paris. He identified potential rivals from China, Japan, Bulgaria, and several European countries.
“In previous competitions, my opponents were from those countries,” Rizki said. “So I analyzed their abilities and prepared myself accordingly for the Olympics.”