Elson Brechtefeld

Elson Brechtefeld (born 2 March 1994) is a male weightlifter from Nauru who won a bronze medal in the 69 kg category at the 2013 Pacific Mini Games. Next year he moved down to the 62 kg division, placing 13th at the 2014 Commonwealth Games,[1] and later competed in the 56 kg category, qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[2]

Elson Brechtefeld
Personal information
Born2 March 1994 (1994-03-02) (age 26)
Nauru
Height1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
Weight56 kg (123 lb)
Sport
Country Nauru
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Men's Weightlifting
Representing  Nauru
Pacific Games
2019 Apia-55 kg
2015 Port Moresby-56 kg
2011 Nouméa-56 kg

At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he finished in 15th place in the 56 kg category.[3] He was the flagbearer for Nauru during the Parade of Nations.[4]

References
  1. Elson Brechtefeld. thecgf.com
  2. Elson Brechtefeld Archived 2016-08-06 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
  3. "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  4. "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony". 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
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