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China's weightlifters have dominated recent major competitions.  Will these lifters be able to raise the bar in front of their own people?

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Lifters in fifteen weight classes will put their best techniques in the snatch and clean & jerk to work in the weightlifting competition in Beijing.

Weightlifting All-time Medal Count

CountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
URS4425271
USA16161143
BUL1216836
CHN1610834
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