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Venezuelan weightlifters dominate South American and Pan American qualifiers
Venezuelan weightlifters achieved significant success at the South American and Pan American qualifying championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador. 19-year-old Mauricio Loaiza dominated the 110 kg category, winning nine gold medals across the U-20, adult, and Pan American classifications with a total lift of 367 kg.
In the 85 kg category, Ángel Rodríguez also secured nine gold medals and set multiple records. Rodríguez established new national, South American, Pan American, and U-20 world records with a 166 kg snatch, finishing with a total lift of 359 kg.
Additionally, Olympic silver medalist Keydomar Vallenilla earned two gold medals in the snatch and total, and two silver medals in the clean and jerk within the 95 kg division. The Venezuelan delegation concluded the event with a total of 68 gold, 25 silver, and 8 bronze medals.
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Guayaquil · Keydomar Vallenilla · Mauricio Loaiza · Venezuela · Ángel Rodríguez
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Venezuela's total medal count for the tournament reached 68 gold, 25 silver, and 8 bronze. primicia.com.ve
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Venezuelan delegation earned 16 gold, 6 silver, and 2 bronze medals during the session. diariovea.com.ve
- [● 2 SOURCES] Loaiza achieved a total lift of 367 kg. bravosports.net.ve · primicia.com.ve
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rodríguez achieved a total lift of 359 kg. diariovea.com.ve
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mauricio Loaiza won nine gold medals in the 110 kg category. bravosports.net.ve · primicia.com.ve
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ángel Rodríguez won nine gold medals in the 85 kg category. diariovea.com.ve
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ángel Rodríguez set national, South American, Pan American, and U-20 world records with a 166 kg snatch. diariovea.com.ve