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Chinese weightlifter breaks world record at Rio Olympics
Long Qingquan of China set a world record with a 307 kilogram total in the men's 53 kg weightlifting event at Rio de Janeiro, holding lead through both snatch and clean and jerk before Om Yun Choi tied for the lead on his final attempt. Annemiek van Vleuten suffered three fractures and remained in intensive care after a crash in the women's road race. Serena and Venus Williams lost in doubles, ending their Olympic undefeated run, as Anna van der Breggen led the Dutch to gold. The Egyptian team wore hijab and long sleeves for beach volleyball, and the Continental Cup qualifying saw 169 nations. The U.S. gymnastics team led prelims, while Karolyi plans retirement. New Zealand advanced in rugby sevens, with rugby returning to the Olympics.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Long Qingquan
China
Long
Om Yun Choi
North Korea
Annemiek van Vieuten
van Vieuten
Chef de Mission
Anna van der Breggen
Nada Meawad
Dona Elghobashy
Germany
Elghabashy
International Volleyball Federation
Richard Baker
Baker
U.S
Martha Karolyi
Simone Biles
Aly Raisman
Gabby Douglas
Karolyi