Colombian Lifter Yeison Lopez Breaks World Record in Ningbo
Competing at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships, Colombian lifter Yeison Lopez secured the gold medal in the snatch event of the 85-kilogram category, setting a new world record with an extraordinary lift of 178 kilograms. The achievement by the 2024 Paris Olympic silver medalist underscores an ongoing trajectory toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle. […]
At the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, Colombian lifter Yeison Lopez clinched the gold medal in the 85-kilogram snatch category, shattering the world record with an unprecedented 178-kilogram lift. The 2024 Olympic silver medalist's feat highlights a promising ascent toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In addition to his world record, Lopez earned a silver medal in the total classification, further establishing himself as a top-tier weightlifter on the global stage.
However, Lopez’s journey to this moment was not without challenges. Initially struggling with an 175-kilogram attempt, he demonstrated remarkable mental fortitude by persisting and ultimately securing the 175-kilogram lift. For his final attempt, Lopez escalated the bar to 178 kilograms, claiming victory and breaking the previous record of 173 kilograms, held by Kazakhstan’s Alexey Churkin.
The silver medal in the total classification went to Egyptian lifter Mohamed Younes Elsayed, while Moldovan lifter Marin Robu claimed bronze with a total of 176 kilograms.
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