Karlos May Nasar of Bulgaria had a remarkable performance in Paris, setting multiple world records and clinching gold in the men's 89kg weightlifting event. The 20-year-old athlete showcased his strength by lifting 180kg in the snatch segment, followed by a phenomenal 224kg lift in the clean and jerk, breaking the previous world record.
Nasar's total weight lifted of 404kg not only secured him the gold medal but also set a new world record for the weight category. Yeison López from Colombia claimed the silver medal with a total of 390kg, while Antonino Pizzolato of Italy took home the bronze with 384kg.
As the competition progressed, the focus shifted to the clean and jerk record, with several competitors vying for the title. Nasar made a statement with his first lift at 213kg, surpassing his rivals. Despite attempts by other lifters, including Andranik Karapetyan from Armenia, Mirmostafa Javadi Aliabadi from Iran, and Yu Dong-ju from South Korea, Nasar remained unrivaled.
The Bulgarian weightlifter's exceptional performance culminated in a flawless lift of 224kg, setting a new world record for the clean and jerk and total weight lifted. Nasar's achievement not only shattered his previous records but also surpassed the elusive 400kg mark, solidifying his dominance in the event.
