Weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze became the winner of the Tokyo Olympics in the +109 kg weight category. This is the second Olympic gold for a 27-year-old Georgian.

In the snatch, Talakhadze lifted 223 kg, which is a new world record. Georgian athlete lifted 265 kg in clean and jerk, also setting a new world record. At the same time, he combined 488 kilograms in doubles, thus improving his own world record.

Talakhadze brought the 2nd gold to the Georgian Olympic team at the ongoing Olympic Games. Overall, this is the 7th medal (2 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze) for the Georgian team.

Let us remind you that Talakhadze is a 5-time European champion, 4-time World Champion, and already a 2-time Olympic Champion.