Weightlifting: Chen Xiexia of China wins Gold! Sets Olympic Record!!

Chen Xiexia of China poses with the gold medal

Chen Xiexia of China

(L-R) Silver medalist Sibel Ozkan of Turkey, gold medalist Chen Xiexia of China and bronze medalist Chen Wei-Ling of Chinese Taipei

On August 9, Day 1 of the Olympic Games 2008, Chen Xiexia of China performed with the confidence of a champion throughout the Women's 48 kilogram Weightlifting competition, successfully completing all her attempts for a gold medal finish with 95kg in the Snatch and 117kg in the Clean and Jerk for a total of 212kg, a new Olympic Record.

Ones to Watchout at The Games: Halil Mutlu (Weight Lifting)

Halil Mutlu(Turkey), His name Mutlu in Turkish means 'Happy' and I am sure that this is the feeling he wants to have if he wins gold in Beijing as he will become the first lifter to win 4 Golds in 4 Olympics. The Bulgarian Born if just an inch shorter of five feet but he is a Little Dynamo. He wil be watched not only for his performances but also for the fact that he was banned 2yrs ago for testing positive for steroid Nandrolone at 2005 World Championship.