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Polsak hoists Thailand's first women's gold

August 15, 2004 21:03 IST

Weightlifter Udomporn Polsak became the first Thai woman to win an Olympic gold medal on Sunday, topping the 53 kg weight class.

The 22-year-old added the Olympic crown to the world championship she captured last year by hoisting 97.5 kg in the snatch and 125.0 kg with her final attempt in the clean and jerk for an Olympic record total of 222.5 kg.

Raema Lisa Rumbewas also made history by becoming the first Indonesian woman to win a medal at consecutive Games, taking the silver with a 210.5 kg total and adding it to the 48 kg silver she won in Sydney.

Mabel Mosquera of Colombia took the bronze with 197.5 kg.

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Source: REUTERS
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