Talha Talib

Talha Talib
طلحہ طالب‬
Personal information
Full name Talha Talib
Born (1999-10-03) 3 October 1999
Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
Weight 62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
Country  Pakistan
Sport Weightlifting
Weight class 62 kg
Team National team
Medal record
Representing  Pakistan
Commonwealth Games
2018 Gold Coast62 kg

Talha Talib (Urdu: طلحہ طالب‬) (born 3 October 1999) is a Pakistani weightlifter. He competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal in the 62 kg category, lifting a total of 283kg at the age of 18.[1] He was born in Gujranwala.[2][3][4]

He is the Pakistani national champion in the 62kg category. He set a new record at the games in snatch as he lifted 132kg in the third attempt with 127kg and 130kg in the first two attempts, respectively.[5] He was also a gold medalist at the 2016 Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championships in Penang. He lifted 258 kg to clinch the gold.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Commonwealth Games: Weightlifter Talha Talib wins bronze for Pakistan". geo.tv.
  2. ↑ "Talha Talib". results.gc2018.com.
  3. ↑ "Pakistani weightlifter breaks record at Commonwealth Games". tribune.com.pk.
  4. ↑ "Talha Talib grabs first medal for Pakistan in Commonwealth Games 2018". dunyanews.tv.
  5. ↑ "Pakistani athlete beats Indian opponent to win gold medal in Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championship". samaa.tv.
  6. ↑ "Pakistan's Talha Talib clinches silver medal". dailytimes.com.pk.
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