Hou Zhihui
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Records
Hou Zhihui's achievements place her among the greatest weightlifters of her era. She is a two-time Olympic champion, a world champion, and a two-time Asian champion. By 2021, she had set eleven senior world records, and she continues to break records, including the world record total of 217 kg in 2024. Her ability to perform under pressure, especially in the clean and jerk, has made her a legend in the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International-Level Sports Master
China's highest classification for athletes.
Member of China Zhi Gong Party
One of China's eight legally recognized democratic parties.
Records & Feats
Most Olympic gold medals in women's 49 kg weightlifting
Hou Zhihui is the only woman to win two Olympic golds in the 49 kg category, winning in 2021 and 2024.
Eleven senior world records set by 2021
By the end of 2021, Hou had set eleven senior world records in the 49 kg category.
World record total of 217 kg
Set a career-best world record total of 217 kg (97 kg snatch + 120 kg clean and jerk) on April 2, 2024.