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 (age 50)
Weight52.99 kg (117 lb)
Sport
Country China
SportWeightlifting
Event–53 kg
Medal record
Representing  China
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1998 Lahti –53 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Athens –53 kg

Career

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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

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Year Venue Weight Snatch (kg) Clean & Jerk (kg) Total Rank
1 2 3 Rank 1 2 3 Rank
World Championships
1998   Lahti, Finland 53 kg 85.0 90.0 92.5   110.0 115.0 WR 117.5 WR   210.0 WR  
1999   Athens, Greece 53 kg 85.0 85.0 90.0 8 110.0 112.5 117.5   197.5  

References

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  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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