Iranian Lifts His Way to Top of the Class
Hossein Tavakoli of Iran won the gold medal in the 105-kilogram class (231 1/4 pounds) with a total of 936 3/4 pounds (425 kilograms).
Alan Tsagaev of Bulgaria won the silver and Said Asaad of Qatar the bronze.
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