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Djuraev wins weightlifting gold in tense finish at Olympics
Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan celebrates after winning the gold medal and set a new olympic record in the men's 109kg weightlifting event, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan celebrates after winning the gold medal and set a new olympic record in the men's 109kg weightlifting event, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Aug. 03, 2021 08:55 AM EDT
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Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan bows as he arrives on the medals podium to receive his gold medal in men's 109kg weightlifting, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan bows as he arrives on the medals podium to receive his gold medal in men's 109kg weightlifting, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Aug. 03, 2021 09:37 AM EDT
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Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan completes his final lift, to set a new Olympic record, in the men's 109kg weightlifting event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Akbar Djuraev of Uzbekistan completes his final lift, to set a new Olympic record, in the men's 109kg weightlifting event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Aug. 03, 2021 08:53 AM EDT
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Simon Martirosyan of Armenia competes in the men's 109kg weightlifting event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Simon Martirosyan of Armenia competes in the men's 109kg weightlifting event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Aug. 03, 2021 08:41 AM EDT
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