Liu Chunhong of China won Olympic gold like in 2004 on Wednesday in the women's weightlifting light heavyweight division, smashing the opposition with three world records, dpa reported.
Liu, a 23-year-old six-time world champion, lifted 128 kilos in the snatch and added 158kg in the clean and jerk for a big win with 286kg. All three results were world records.
Former world record holder Oxana Slivenko (276) trailed by 31kg with a silver medal performance of 255kg. The bronze went to Natalia Davydova of Ukraine with 250kg.
The men's heavyweight competition was set for later Wednesday.