Deng Wei (weightlifter)

Deng Wei (Chinese: 邓薇, born February 14, 1993) is a Chinese weightlifter competing in the 64 kg and 63 kg categories. She is a multiple-time world champion and an Olympic champion.

Career Highlights:

• Olympic Games: Deng Wei won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the 63 kg category, setting new world records in the snatch, clean & jerk, and total.

• World Championships: She has won multiple gold medals at the World Weightlifting Championships, including gold in the 63 kg category in 2015 and in the 64 kg category in 2018 and 2019.

• Asian Games: She has competed in the Asian Games, achieving podium finishes.

Personal Information:

• Born in Sanming, Fujian province, China.

• Specializes in the 63 kg and later the 64 kg weight categories.

Achievements and Records:

Deng Wei is known for her exceptional strength and technical proficiency in weightlifting. She has consistently performed at a high level, setting and breaking world records throughout her career. She is considered one of the most dominant weightlifters in her weight class.