Weightlifting at the 2016 Summer Olympics
| Weightlifting at the Games of the XXXI Olympiad | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Riocentro – Pavilion 6 |
| Dates | 6–16 August 2016 |
| Competitors | 260 |
| Weightlifting at the 2016 Summer Olympics | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Qualification List of weightlifters | ||
| Men | Women | |
| 56 kg | 48 kg | |
| 62 kg | 53 kg | |
| 69 kg | 58 kg | |
| 77 kg | 63 kg | |
| 85 kg | 69 kg | |
| 94 kg | 75 kg | |
| 105 kg | +75 kg | |
| +105 kg | ||
Weightlifting competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are scheduled to take place from 6 to 16 August at the sixth pavilion of Riocentro. Around 260 athletes (156 men and 104 women) are expected to compete in 15 different events according to their respective weight categories.[1]
Events
15 sets of medals were awarded in the following events:
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Qualification
Similar to 2012 format, a total of 260 athletes will qualify through a combination of team and individual spots. Host nation Brazil has already guaranteed three automatic places for men and two for women, while ten spots (six for men and four for women) will be entitled to the athletes through the Tripartite Commission Invitation, leaving the remaining berths up for grabs in both the men's and women's competitions respectively.[2][3]
Medal summary
Medal table
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 45 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Men's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 kg |
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| 62 kg |
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| 69 kg |
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| 77 kg |
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| 85 kg |
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| 94 kg |
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| 105 kg |
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| +105 kg |
Women's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 kg |
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| 53 kg |
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| 58 kg |
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| 63 kg |
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| 69 kg |
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| 75 kg |
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| +75 kg |
See also
References
- ^ "Rio 2016: Weightlifting". Rio 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ^ "Rio 2016 – IWF Weightlifting Qualification System" (PDF). IWF. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ^ "Weightlifting qualification criteria for Rio 2016 approved by IOC". Inside the Games. 2 February 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
