The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are upon us. With it comes the conclusion of a hard-fought, nearly two-year battle among the best 81-kilogram women in the world. For these light-heavyweight weightlifters, the Women’s 81-kilogram event on Aug. 10 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time was do-or-die.
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BarBend will update this page as the event progresses, including podium results and a play-by-play of the competition from start to finish. Stay tuned!
2024 Olympics: Women’s 81KG Weightlifting
Glance at the entry list and you’ll see a fairly plain picture: Ecuador’s powerhouse (and Tokyo Olympic Champion) Neisi Dajomes leads the pack, but her victory isn’t assured as she faces stiff challenges from Sara Ahmed (Egypt), newcomer Solfrid Koanda (Norway), and Australia’s dark horse Eileen Cikamatana.
These four women have the best case for making it to the 81-kilogram podium, but nothing is certain, and athletes from Korea, Cuba, and Brazil are just as hungry for medals.
Neisi Dajomes (ECU): 269
Sara Ahmed (EGY): 268
Solfrid Koanda (NOR): 266
Eileen Cikamatana (AUS): 263
Kim Suhyeon (KOR): 256
Ayamey Medina (CUB): 254
Laura Amaro (BRA): 253
Yudelina Mejia Peguero (DOM): 252
Ankhtsetseg Munkhjantsan (MGL): 243
Rigina Adashbaeva (UZB): 243
Weronika Zielinska (POL): 241, Reallocation
Ajah Pritchard Lolo (VAN): Universality
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2024 Olympics Women’s 81KG Weightlifting Results
Women’s 81KG Podium
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Event Recap — Snatch
Event Recap — Clean & Jerk
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2024 Olympics Weightlifting Schedule
Weightlifting events will be held at the 2024 Olympics from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. Catch all the action live by referring to the full schedule below. All times are in Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change:
Wednesday, August 7
9:00 AM: Men’s 61KG
1:30 PM: Women’s 49KG
Thursday, August 8
9:00 AM: Women’s 59KG
1:30 PM: Men’s 73KG
Friday, August 9
9:00 AM: Men’s 89KG
1:30 PM: Women’s 71KG
Saturday, August 10
5:30 AM: Men’s 102KG
10:00 AM: Women’s 81KG
2:30 PM: Men’s +102KG
Sunday, August 11
5:30 AM: Women’s +81KG
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