She also claimed another Olympic record for the total of her two best lifts, one in the snatch and the other in the clean and jerk. On the final lift, the top three competitors and their coaches scrambled to decide what weight they should call. For her last turn, the Chinese competitor cleared 126 kilograms, an Olympic record, with barely a hint of discomfort. To win, Diaz would have to surpass what she had done before — by two kilograms. One Mississippi, two Mississippi.

Source: New York Times July 26, 2021 16:41 UTC