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What is the Olympic record for the women's 48kg weightlifting event?
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According to http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/Weightlifting/n214520710.shtml (BEIJING, August 9) -- Chen Xiexia of China performed with the confidence of a champion throughout the Women's 48 kilogram Weightlifting competition on August 9, successfully completing all her attempts for a gold medal finish with 95kg in the Snatch and 117kg in the Clean and Jerk for a total of 212kg, a new Olympic Record.
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