Super Saiyan! Colombian weightlifter Yeison Lopez elevated his level and broke three world records
At 26 years old, Colombian Yeison Lopez seems to have no ceiling in weightlifting. The athlete, who won a silver medal in the 89kg category at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, continues to impress with his power in the sport. This time, he not only triumphed with three golds in the 88kg event during the Pan American Championship being held in Panama, but he also set three world records.
TL;DR
- Yeison López, a 26-year-old Colombian weightlifter, broke three world records in the 88kg category at the Pan American Championship in Panama.
- He set new world records in snatch (181 kg), clean & jerk (216 kg), and total (397 kg), surpassing his previous marks.
- López secured three gold medals in the 88kg division and is aiming for Olympic gold at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
- Other Colombian weightlifters also achieved success at the championship, including Francisco Mosquera, Tatiana Mosquera, Yenny Sinisterra, Jhon Jairo Serna, Rohelys Galvis, and Luis Javier Mosquera.