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Chinese weightlifter (born 1971) In this Chinese name, the family name is Tang.
Tang Lingsheng
Medal record
Representing  China
Men's Weightlifting
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1996 Atlanta -59 kg

Tang Lingsheng (born 1971 in Lingui, Guangxi) is a male Chinese weightlifter.

Major performances

  • 1989 National Junior Games - 3rd 56 kg (262.5 kg);
  • 1991 National Inter-city Games - 2nd 60 kg (280 kg);
  • 1992 National Championships - 3rd 60 kg (295 kg);
  • 1993 World Championships - 3rd 59 kg (292.5 kg);
  • 1994 Asian Games - 2nd 59 kg
  • 1995 Asian Championships - Winning three titles and breaking an AR;
  • 1995 World Championships - 1st 59 kg in clean and jerk;
  • 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games - 1st 59 kg (WR);

References

Olympic Champions in Weightlifting – Men's Bantamweight
  • 56 kg (1948–1992)
  • 59 kg (1996)
  • 56 kg (2000–2016)
  • 61 kg (2020)
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