Susi Susanti Breaks Asian Record At PON Papua, Exceeds Achievements Recorded By Chinese Athletes

Lifter Susi Susanti (Photo: ANtara)

JAKARTA - West Java lifter Susi Susanti broke the Asian record for dead lift after conquering a total of 197.5 kg in the women's 52 kg weightlifting class at the XX Papua National Sports Week (PON) on Monday.

"This record-breaking is also Susi's second gold for West Java from PON," said West Java weightlifting coach Usdi Permana in Jayapura, as reported by Antara.

Susi Susanti surpassed the dead lift that was previously recorded by lifter from China, Chou Yi Ju, weighing a total of 192.5 kg.

Appearing at the Auditorium Uncen Jayapura, the heroine of West Java who was born on March 4, 1993, collected a total force of 540 kg from the 207.5 kg squat, 137.5 kg bench press and 195 kg dead lift.

This figure surpassed the achievement of competitor from Riau Rostiana who collected a total of 460 kg of force and was entitled to a silver medal.

Usdi said Susi's first gold for West Java was obtained from the West Java PON event in 2016.

In addition, Susi also won a bronze medal at the women's weightlifting world championship in Dubai 2019 and a gold medal at the Asian Championships in Bandung, West Java, in 2017.