Thongsuk, Pawina (1979–)
Thongsuk, Pawina (1979–)
Thai weightlifter. Born April 18, 1979, in Si Khoraphum, Thailand.
At World championships, placed 1st for 69 kg and 69 kg clean & jerk and 2nd for 69 kg snatch (2002); won a gold medal for 75 kg at Athens Olympics (2004), setting an Olympic and World record with 272.5.
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