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China's Meng Suping wins women's +75kg weightlifting

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08-15-2016 09:28 BJT

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The Olympic Games in Rio have reached their midway point with just over a week remaining. In the past day, China has claimed two more gold medals and two silvers.

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Meng Suping of China competes during women's over 75kg weightlifting at the Rio Olympic Games, Aug 14, 2016. [Photo/Agencies]

Chinese lifter Meng Suping won China’s 15th gold in the women’s over 75kg category. Meng lifted a combined total of 307kg, one kilogram ahead of silver medalist Kim Kuk Hyang from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

For the women’s 3-meter springboard, Chinese diver Shi Tingmao claimed gold, while He Zi grabbed the bronze.

He Zi was also met with a surprise when teammate Qin Kai proposed following her medal ceremony. Qin won a bronze medal in the synchronized diving event last week.

A silver medal was also won by Chen Peina in the women’s RS:X sailboard competition. France’s Charline Picon took the gold.

Kuk Hyang Kim of DPRK, Meng Suping of China, and Sarah Robles of USA pose with their medals. [Photo/Xinhua]

Kuk Hyang Kim of DPRK, Meng Suping of China, and Sarah Robles of USA pose with their medals. [Photo/Xinhua]

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