Columbian Weightlifter Achieves His Dream By Winning His First Olympic Gold Medal (6 pics)
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- 12 Aug, 2016 |
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During Tuesday’s final for the men’s 62kg weightlifting event, Columbian Oscar Figueroa finally achieved his dream. After having back surgery earlier this year Oscar made a full recovery and he blew the competition away at this year's Olympic games.
Figueroa managed to out lift his nearest competitor by 6 kg, securing his first ever gold medal.
Immediately overcome by emotions at his accomplishment, he removed his shoes and placed them in front of himself, a traditional gesture for a retiring athlete. He then humbly kissed the weights.
Figueroa roared one last mighty roar, bowed to the standing crowd, and walked off the floor a champion.
Once again overcome by emotion on the podium, he kissed his medal and cried tears of happiness.
