Source: Xinhua
08-09-2008 11:45
Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic GamesBEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese strongwoman Chen Xiexia was ranked first in the snatch of the women's 48kg category weightlifting at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday.
Chen Xiexia of China takes a good snatch lift during the women's 48kg group A competition of weightlifting event at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium in Beijing, China, Aug. 9, 2008. (Xinhua/Yang Lei Photo) |
Chen snatched 95kg after succeeded in all three attempts. She was highly favored to win the first gold for Chinese delegation at the Beijing Olympics.
Chen Xiexia of China takes a good snatch lift during the women's 48kg group A competition of weightlifting at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium in Beijing, China, Aug. 9, 2008. (Xinhua/Yang Lei Photo) |