Hu Peng (born 26 January 1989 in Zhenjiang) is a Chinese powerlifter.[1]

Hu Peng
Personal information
NationalityChinese
Born26 January 1989 (1989-01-26) (age 35)
Zhenjiang, China
Sport
Sportpowerlifting
Medal record
Powerlifting
Representing  China
Summer Paralympics
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 65 kg
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris 72 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London 75 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Nur-Sultan 72 kg
Silver medal – second place 2021 Tbilisi 72 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Mexico City 72 kg
Asian Para Games
Silver medal – second place 2010 Guangzhou 75 kg
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou 72 kg

Career

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He won the silver medal at the Men's 65 kg event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, with 200 kilograms.[2] In 2021, he did not perform a successful lift in the men's 72 kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.[3] A few months later, he won the silver medal in his event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia.[4][5] In 2024, he won a silver medal in the men's 72kg event at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France after successfully lifting 214 kg.

References

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  1. ^ "Powerlifting - HU Peng". Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021. Date of Birth: 26 Jan 1989, Place of birth: ZHENJIANG
  2. ^ "Men's -65 kg - Standings". Rio 2016 Paralympics. Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "Men's 72 kg Results" (PDF). Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Tbilisi 2021: Bonnie Gustin and Bose Omolayo extend domination". Paralympic.org. 2 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  5. ^ Morgan, Liam (2 December 2021). "Omolayo breaks world record to claim gold at World Para Powerlifting Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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