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Li’s ‘flamingo’ amuses audience
Published: Jul 26, 2021 12:08 AM
Li Fabin competes on Sunday in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: VCG

Li Fabin competes on Sunday in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: VCG

Li Fabin continued Chinese weightlifters' favorable form at Tokyo 2020 by snatching the delegation's second gold medal in the sport with his men's 61-kilogram victory on Sunday.

Prior to Li, Hou Zhihui triumphed in the women's 49-kilogram category on Saturday.

Li pulled off his signature one-legged "flamingo lift" on his opening clean and jerk at 166 kilograms on his way to a 313-­kilogram total.

"It's a lift I wouldn't suggest anyone else should learn," said Li, who somehow managed to regain his balance by standing on one leg while holding a massive weight above his head.