Lü Xiaojun
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Lü Xiaojun's achievements place him among the pantheon of weightlifting greats. He is one of only a handful of lifters to win three Olympic gold medals, and his five world titles across two weight classes demonstrate remarkable longevity and adaptability. His world records in the snatch and total are testaments to his technical mastery. Beyond the medals, Lü's impact on the sport is profound, he inspired a generation of lifters in China and worldwide, and his transition to entrepreneurship with the LUXIAOJUN brand extends his influence beyond the platform.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Three-time Olympic Champion
Won gold in the 77 kg (2012, 2016) and 81 kg (2021) categories.
Five-time World Champion
Won world titles in both the 77 kg and 81 kg categories.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Weightlifters of All Time
Magazine Covers
Men's Health
2021-07
Lü Xiaojun: Why I Don't Bench Press
Muscle & Fitness
2020-04
World Record Performance at London 2012
Records & Feats
World Record Snatch (77 kg)
Set a world record of 175 kg in the snatch at the 2012 London Olympics.
Three Olympic Gold Medals
One of only a few weightlifters in history to win three Olympic gold medals.
Oldest Olympic Weightlifting Champion
At age 37, became one of the oldest Olympic weightlifting champions in history.