Thach Kim Tuan beats world records in Kazan
(VOV) - Weight-lifter Thach Kim Tuan set two new records at the World Junior Championships in Athletics in Kazan, Tatarstan, on June 21.
On the first day of competition, Tuan outplayed his Thai and Italian rivals to make a hat-trick in the 56kg weight category.
He lifted 133kg in the snatch in his second attempt, 1 kg more than the world record set by China's Long Quingquan, and lifted 160kg in the clean and jerk, 16kg more than second placed Kruaithong Sinphet of Thailand. With a total weight result of 239kg, Tuan completed a hat-trick for him.
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At the World Weight-lifting Championship 2013 in Poland, Tuan only secured three bronze medals after lifting 127kg in the snatch, 157kg in the clean and jerk, and 283kg in total.
The World Junior Championships in Athletics is taking place in Kazan from June 21-28 with the participation of 336 athletes from 53 countries and territories competing for 15 sets of medals.