Zeng Guoqiang Explained

Zeng Guoqiang (; born 18 March 1965 in Dongguan, Guangdong) is a Male Chinese weightlifter. By winning the 52 kg class weightlifting at the 23rd Olympic Games in 1984, he became China's first Olympic gold medalist in weightlifting.

Major performances

• 1983 World Youth Championships - 1st 52 kg
• 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games - 1st 52 kg
• 1984 World Championships - 1st 52 kg C&J & total
• 1984 Asian Championships - 1st 52 kg snatch, C&J & total
• 1985 World Championships - 2nd 52 kg C&J & total

Honors

• 1984 - Named Best Athlete at the 16th Asian Championships

References

• http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2007-07/29/content_6003630.htm - China Daily
• Factbox on Chinese weightlifting