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WEIGHTLIFTING | MEDITERRANEAN GAMES TARANTO 2026
Spanish weightlifting got off to a strong start at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Alba Sánchez won gold in the clean and jerk, setting a national record in the process, while María Olalla added a silver and a bronze medal on a memorable first day for the delegation.
The Spanish weightlifting team has begun its journey in the Taranto Mediterranean Games 2026 in the best possible way. Palazzetto dello Sport de San Giorgio Jonico It witnessed a historic opening day for the delegation, which resulted in three medals and two absolute Spanish records, demonstrating the extraordinary form of our athletes.
A record-breaking champion
The great protagonist of the day was Alba Sánchez, who made her debut in the Mediterranean competition with a memorable performance in the 53 kg category. After a solid snatch of 81 kg which placed her fourth, the Spanish weightlifter unleashed her full potential in the clean and jerk. With steely concentration, Sánchez He lifted a weight of 105 kg On his third and final attempt, a record that not only earned him the gold medalbut he shattered the national record. His feat didn't end there: the total sum of 186 kg In the Olympic total, he established a brilliant second place. absolute Spanish recordcrowning a dream premiere.
Olalla's double in 61 kg
In the afternoon, the winning streak continued with María Olalla in the 61 kg category. The weightlifter demonstrated her consistency and talent by reaching the podium twice. In the snatch, a lift of 90 kg assured her bronze medalpaving the way for greater success. Already in two stages, Olalla raised his mark to 112 kga weight that allowed her to conquer a well-deserved silver medal and to close a perfect day for the Spanish team.
The competition doesn't stop, and the Spanish delegation is looking to add to its successes this Tuesday, September 1st. It will be the turn of Kilian Gallart (75kg), Garoa Martínez (69 kg) and Javier González (85 kg), who will seek to emulate the brilliant start of their teammates.
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