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Svetlana Podobedova fulfilled a dream this afternoon as she won Olympic gold for Kazakhstan having seen off the threat from her two dominant Russian rivals. In a dramatic women’s 75kg, Podobedova clinched gold with the final lift of the competition to deny Natalya Zabolotnaya – triumphing on bodyweight alone after the pair tied with a […]

Men’s 85kg “There were more Polish people in the arena than in the city where I live. It gave me a big boost.”

Women’s 75kg “I worked hard for this win and all the effort paid off.”

Men’s 77kg “I kept my confidence and belief in myself that I could do it!”

Women’s 69kg “Even when the training was tough, I did my best and trained harder.”