Powerlifting at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Men's 56 kg
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The men's 56 kg powerlifting
event at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
was contested on 11 September at the Beihang University Gymnasium
in Beijing
, China
. This event was the third-lightest of the men's powerlifting weight classes, limiting competitors to a maximum of 56 kilograms (123.5 lb) of body mass. Powerlifters were divided into two groups, A and B, with group B beginning their lifts at 13:00 and group A at 13:45.
As with all Paralympic powerlifting
events, lifters competed in the bench press
. Each athlete was allowed three attempts to bench press as much weight as possible. Athletes attempting to break a record were allowed a fourth attempt. For the attempt to be valid, the competitor must have lowered the weighted bar to his chest, held it motionless for a moment, then pressed the bar upwards until his arms were fully extended. If the competitor failed to meet these requirements or any other rule infraction was committed, the attempt was declared invalid by a team of three referees and the result struck from the record.
Key: WR=World record
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
event at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
was contested on 11 September at the Beihang University Gymnasium
Beihang University Gymnasium
Beihang University Gymnasium is a 5,400-seat indoor arena located on the campus of Beihang University in Beijing, China. It hosted weightlifting competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics and powerlifting competitions at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.-Reference:...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. This event was the third-lightest of the men's powerlifting weight classes, limiting competitors to a maximum of 56 kilograms (123.5 lb) of body mass. Powerlifters were divided into two groups, A and B, with group B beginning their lifts at 13:00 and group A at 13:45.
As with all Paralympic powerlifting
Paralympic powerlifting
Paralympic powerlifting is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench press....
events, lifters competed in the bench press
Bench press
The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
. Each athlete was allowed three attempts to bench press as much weight as possible. Athletes attempting to break a record were allowed a fourth attempt. For the attempt to be valid, the competitor must have lowered the weighted bar to his chest, held it motionless for a moment, then pressed the bar upwards until his arms were fully extended. If the competitor failed to meet these requirements or any other rule infraction was committed, the attempt was declared invalid by a team of three referees and the result struck from the record.
Results
| Rank | Name | Group | Body weight (kg) | Attempts (kg) | Result (kg) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| A | 55.21 | 195.0 | 200.0 | 202.5 | – | 202.5 | ||
| A | 55.07 | 180.0 | 185.0 | |
– | 185.0 | ||
| A | 55.11 | 180.0 | |
|
– | 180.0 | ||
| 4 | A | 55.12 | 175.0 | 180.0 | |
– | 180.0 | |
| 5 | A | 55.21 | 180.0 | |
|
– | 180.0 | |
| 6 | A | 54.86 | 170.0 | 177.5 | |
– | 177.5 | |
| 7 | A | 55.63 | 165.0 | 172.5 | |
– | 172.5 | |
| 8 | B | 55.22 | 155.0 | 160.0 | 165.0 | – | 165.0 | |
| 9 | B | 54.27 | 160.0 | |
|
– | 160.0 | |
| 10 | B | 55.34 | 150.0 | 155.0 | |
– | 155.0 | |
| 11 | B | 54.70 | 125.0 | 132.5 | 142.5 | – | 142.5 | |
| 12 | B | 55.73 | 135.0 | 140.0 | |
– | 140.0 | |
| 13 | B | 55.88 | 135.0 | |
|
– | 135.0 | |
| 14 | B | 54.45 | 120.0 | 127.5 | 130.0 | – | 130.0 |
Key: WR=World record