Columbian Weightlifter Achieves His Dream By Winning His First Olympic Gold Medal (6 pics)
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.
