Romanian weightlifter Loredana Toma won two gold medals on Monday, December 12, at the World Championships in Bogota, in the 71 kilograms competition’s snatch and total.

Toma snatched a new world record of 119 kg and took the first spot on the podium with a total of 256 kg, the Romanian Weightlifting Federation announced. She finished the clean & jerk event in fourth place, with 137 kg.

Zeng Tiantian was second on the podium with a total of 253 kg, while Angie Palacios was third with 252 kg.

“537 athletes - 270 women and 267 men from 93 countries on the 5 continents are participating in the first Olympic Qualification competition for Paris 2024 and the most important this year,” the Romanian Weightlifting Federation said.

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