Taiwanese weightlifter Chen Wen-huei on Tuesday won bronze in the clean and jerk in the women’s 69kg division at the International Weightlifting Federation World Championship in Forde, Norway.
Chen lifted 132kg in the clean and jerk, and finished with a total of 232kg, placing fifth overall.
She successfully lifted 100kg in her opening snatch attempt, but failed at 104kg and 105kg. In the clean and jerk, she completed lifts of 127kg and 132kg before missing her final attempt at 136kg.
Photo courtesy of Chen’s coach Huang Da-te
North Korea’s Song Kuk-hyang claimed gold in both disciplines, lifting 120kg in the snatch and 150kg in the clean and jerk for a combined weight of 270kg.
The event runs through Saturday.
Chen’s coach, Huang Da-te, told reporters that Chen was satisfied with her performance, as she is still adapting to her new weight category.
Her lower back injury has not fully healed, Huang added.
Chen would now focus on the National Games as she seeks a spot at next year’s Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, he said.
New weight categories for the 2028 Olympics might be announced soon, which could lead to further adjustments, he said.
Chen competed in the 63kg category at the 2018 World University Championships and won three gold medals in the 64kg category at the 2021 Asian Games.
She made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021, where she won bronze in the 64kg category.
At the Paris Olympics last year, she competed in the 71kg division and finished sixth.
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