Svitlana Samulyak Clinches Three Gold Medals at Junior Weightlifting World Championship
Date: 2023-11-18 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: SPORT
Ukrainian Athlete Shines at Junior Weightlifting World Championship
Svitlana Samulyak has emerged as the absolute champion at the Junior Weightlifting World Championship held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Representing Ukraine, Samulyak's exceptional performance in the women's under 59 kg category showcased her prowess in the sport.
Gold-Winning Performances
In the weightlifting category up to 59 kg, Samulyak lifted 98 kg in the snatch and triumphed with 116 kg in the clean and jerk, securing victory in both segments.
Overall Dominance
Her outstanding total lift of 214 kg surpassed Jessica Palacios from Ecuador (92+115 = 207) and Japan's Sei Higu (90+106 = 196) in the combined total, leading to her securing three gold medals in the championship across snatch, clean and jerk, and the overall total lift.
Previous Achievements and Growth
This achievement follows Samulyak's silver medal victories in the snatch and overall competition at the 2022 World Championship in Heraklion.
Svitlana Samulyak's remarkable feat at the Junior Weightlifting World Championship establishes her as a rising star in the world of weightlifting, showcasing tremendous skill and determination in claiming victory on the global stage.
