Egyptian weightlifter Sara Ahmed has won the silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.
Despite facing tough competition, Ahmed managed to secure the silver medal by achieving a total lift of 268kg.
The 26-year-old finished in second place behind Norway’s Solfrid Koanda, who set a new record by lifting a total of 275kg.
Meanwhile, Neisi Patricia Barrera of Ecuador came third and trailed Ahmed by a small margin with 267kg.
Ahmed’s sensational achievement comes after she claimed the bronze medal at the 2016 edition of the Olympics in Rio and also winning gold in the 2022 World Championship.
