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Weightlifter wins record-breaking gold at Southeast Asian Games

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Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah has broken two world records, taking gold in the men’s 79-kilogram category at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

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  • Rizky Juniansyah broke two world records in the men's 79kg category
  • He lifted 205kg in the clean and jerk, surpassing his own previous record 12s
  • Set a new total world record of 365kg in the 79kg class 23s
  • Previous total record was 362kg by Egypt's Abdelrahman Younes 31s
  • Juniansyah aims for the 2026 Olympics in Los Angeles 45s