Talha Talib
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Talha Talib |
| Born | 3 October 1999 Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Weight class | 62 kg |
| Team | National team |
Talha Talib (Urdu: طلحہ طالب) (born 3 October 1999) is a Pakistani weightlifter. He competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal in the 62 kg category, lifting a total of 283 kg at the age of 18.[1] He was born in Gujranwala.[2][3][4]
He is the Pakistani national champion in the 62 kg category. He set a new record at the games in snatch as he lifted 132 kg in the third attempt with 127 kg and 130 kg in the first two attempts, respectively.[5] He was also a gold medalist at the 2016 Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championships in Penang. He lifted 258 kg to clinch the gold.[6]
References
- ^ "Commonwealth Games: Weightlifter Talha Talib wins bronze for Pakistan". geo.tv.
- ^ "Talha Talib". results.gc2018.com.
- ^ "Pakistani weightlifter breaks record at Commonwealth Games". tribune.com.pk.
- ^ "Talha Talib grabs first medal for Pakistan in Commonwealth Games 2018". dunyanews.tv.
- ^ "Pakistani athlete beats Indian opponent to win gold medal in Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championship". samaa.tv.
- ^ "Pakistan's Talha Talib clinches silver medal". dailytimes.com.pk.
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- Weightlifters at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
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- Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Pakistan
- 1999 births
- Asian Games competitors for Pakistan
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