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China win gold and silver in 77kg weightlifting

China pick up gold and silver in the men's 77kg weightlifting final.

China have further increased their lead at the top of the medals table with gold and silver in the men's 77kg weightlifting final.

The winner Xiaojun Lu was head and shoulders above the field, lifting a phenomenal 379kg on his way to an overall world record, 19kg more than any other competitor.

He also took the snatch world record, raising 175kg above his head. His snatch was 5kg above second-placed Haojie Lu, but he was 14kg ahead on the clean and jerk with 204kg compared to Haojie Lu's 190kg.

Third place gave Cuba their first bronze of the games, with Ivan Cambar Rodriguez lifting 349kg overall and just edging out fourth placed Chatuphum Chinnawong of Thailand by a single kilo.

The battle was for the bronze in truth, with third, fourth and fifth separated by just 2kg overall in a thrilling finale.

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