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Long Qingquan of China takes a lift at the men's 56kg final of weightlifting at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 10, 2008. Long claimed title in this event. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)
Chinese strongman Long Qingquan lifted the gold medal of the men's 56kg category at the Beijing Olympics Games on Sunday.
This is the second gold medal for the Chinese weightlifting team at the Games after Chen Xinxia had claimed the title of women's 48kg class on Saturday.
The baby-faced Long snatched 132kg and jerked 160kg for a winning total of 292kg. Vietnam's Hoang Anh Tuan took the silver at 290kg and Eko Yuli Irawan of Indonesia had the bronze at 288kg.

Long Qingquan of China celebrates after taking a successful snatch lift at the men's 56kg final of weightlifting at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 10, 2008. Long claimed title in this event.(Xinhua Photo)
Editor: Yan
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