Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Weightlifting competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 19. Competitions were conducted at the Beihang University Gymnasium.
Events
15 sets of medals were awarded in the following events:
Men's events
Women's events
János Baranyai injury
On Wednesday, August 13th, Hungarian weightlifter János Baranyai seriously dislocated his elbow during his third lift in the men's 77-kilogram division. He screamed and fell to the ground, and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. He suffered no broken bones, but his injury ended his participation in the Beijing Games. Baranyai was Hungary's only participant in the weightlifting events. [International Herald Tribune, [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/08/13/sports/AS-OLY-WEI-Hungarian-Injured.php Hungarian weightlifter injured at Beijing Games] . Retrieved on 2008-08-13.]
References
* [http://www.iwf.net International Weightlifting Federation]
* [http://www.iwf.net/doc/beijing/COMPETITION_SCHEDULE.pdf Competition Schedule]
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