Weighlifter Khong My Phuong poses with the national flag after winning two gold medals at the World Junior Championships. VNS Photo |
Khong My Phuong came first in the women's snatch 45kg category.
She lifted 74kg on her third attempt, 5kg more than her teammate, runner-up Pham Dinh Thi.
The bronze went to Ayse Dogan of Turkey who lifted 68kg.
Phuong then finished second in the clean and jerk with a result of 84kg.
The gold went to Thi who lifted 1kg more. Dogan came third again.
For the combined category, it was Phuong who took the gold with a total of 158kg.
Thi and Dogan were second and third, respectively.
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