World Weightlifting Championships 2025, results of the third day and two world records

On October 4, in the Norwegian city of Førde, the third competition day of the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships took place. Medals were contested in two weight categories — 65 kg for men and 58 kg for women.

For the third day in a row, a North Korean athlete triumphed among women. This time it was Kim Il-gyong, who set a world record in the women’s 58 kg category. North Korea now has 3 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal — only major medals. DPRK confidently leads the medal standings. However, in heavier categories, new contenders are expected to emerge.

Among men, Turkey’s Muhammed Furkan Özbek claimed victory and also set a new world record in the total. Özbek lifted 9 kg more than North Korea’s Pak Myong-jin.

Results of the third day (October 4)

65 kg, Men
Total (Top-10):

1. Muhammed Furkan Özbek (Turkey) — 324 kg (world record)

2. Pak Myong-jin (DPRK) — 315 kg

3. Hampton Morris (USA) — 311 kg

4. Francisco Mosquera (Colombia) — 305 kg

5. Aznil Bidin (Malaysia) — 301 kg

6. Ivan Dimov (Bulgaria) — 300 kg

7. Eko Yuli Irawan (Indonesia) — 300 kg

8. Luis Bardalez (Peru) — 299 kg

9. Muthupandi Raja (India) — 299 kg

10. Geovani Adventino (Indonesia) — 295 kg

Snatch:

1. Muhammed Furkan Özbek (Turkey) — 145 kg (European record)

2. Ivan Dimov (Bulgaria) — 137 kg

3. Eko Yuli Irawan (Indonesia) — 137 kg

Clean & Jerk:

1. Pak Myong-jin (DPRK) — 180 kg

2. Muhammed Furkan Özbek (Turkey) — 179 kg (European record)

3. Hampton Morris (USA) — 178 kg

58 kg, Women
Total (Top-10):

1. Kim Il-gyong (DPRK) — 236 kg (world record)

2. Rafiatu Lawal (Nigeria) — 229 kg

3. Kuo Hsing-chun (Chinese Taipei) — 224 kg

4. Long Tanzhen (China) — 220 kg

5. Miranda Ulrey (USA) — 215 kg

6. Natasya Beteyob (Indonesia) — 214 kg

7. Garance Rigaud (France) — 211 kg

8. Olha Ivzhenko (Ukraine) — 209 kg

9. Tang Yuxuan (China) — 208 kg

10. Kiana Elliott (Australia) — 207 kg

Snatch:

1. Kim Il-gyong (DPRK) — 104 kg

2. Rafiatu Lawal (Nigeria) — 101 kg

3. Miranda Ulrey (USA) — 98 kg

Clean & Jerk:

1. Kim Il-gyong (DPRK) — 132 kg

2. Rafiatu Lawal (Nigeria) — 128 kg

3. Kuo Hsing-chun (Chinese Taipei) — 128 kg

On October 5, medals will be contested in the men’s 71 kg and women’s 63 kg categories. Armenia’s Gor Saakyan will compete for his national team.

Medal table after three days (major medals only):

• DPRK — 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze

• China — 1 gold

• Turkey — 1 gold

• Thailand — 1 silver, 2 bronze

• India — 1 silver

• Nigeria — 1 silver

• Romania — 1 silver

• Chinese Taipei — 1 bronze

• USA — 1 bronze