Vietnamese weightlifter Do Tu Tung, 18, made history on Friday at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in South Korea by clinching two gold medals in the men’s 55-kilogram category, reinforcing his reputation as a promising up-and-coming talent in the sport.
Although Tung was unsuccessful in his initial two snatch efforts, he managed to score a total of 116-147-263 for all three of his clean and jerk lifts.
That set a stunning personal record for Tung, who has won twice as an Asian junior champion and is still youthful enough to lift in the juniors at 19.
His teammate, Ngo Son Dinh, came in second place with a score of 117–143–260, earning the silver medal in the men’s 55-kilogram event of the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships. The competition is currently taking place in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, and will run from May 5 to 13.
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| This screenshot shows Vietnamese 18-year-old Do Tu Tung in action in the men’s 55-kilogram category at the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships in South Korea, May 5, 2023. |
Do Tu Tung, an 18-year-old weightlifter from Bac Ninh province in northern Vietnam, has achieved remarkable success both at home and abroad. In 2017, he won three gold medals in his debut at the National Youth and Junior Championships, and in 2018 he won three more gold medals – including a world record – at the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Uzbekistan. His remarkable accomplishments have earned him recognition and respect far and wide.
Tung continued his remarkable streak in 2019 by achieving incredible success in two international weightlifting competitions. At the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in the U.S., he won three gold medals and set three new world records in the men’s under 49 kilogram weight category. Additionally, at the 2019 Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in North Korea, Tung earned four gold, one silver, and one bronze medals, while also breaking two Asian records. It was an incredible year for the young athlete!
After a two-year hiatus from international competitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tung made a triumphant return by winning three gold medals at the 2022 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain. His outstanding performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication, demonstrating that dedication and determination can overcome even the most difficult of times. Tung’s victory was a source of inspiration for many aspiring athletes around the world.
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