TOROKHTIY Oleksiy (UKR)
Men’s 105kg
“As of the moment you start preparing yourself for the Olympics, you feel the pressure. It’s all gone when you go on stage and touch the barbell.”
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ZHOU Lulu (CHN)
Women’s +75kg
"Before I lift I shout Fung Song - Relax. I tell myself to relax so that I can lift the weights relaxing."
ILYIN Ilya (KAZ)
Men's 94kg
"It's not just a gold medal for me, it's my personal triumph."
ZIELINSKI Adrian (POL)
Men’s 85kg
“There were more Polish people in the arena than in the city where I live. It gave me a big boost.”
PODOBEDOVA Svetlana (KAZ)
Women’s 75kg
“I worked hard for this win and all the effort paid off.”