The final standings in the 85kg category at the qualifying World Weightlifting Championships have been confirmed, the Armenian Weightlifting Federation’s press service said.
Competing in Group B, Rafik Harutyunyan finished 22nd with a combined total of 345kg — 155kg in the snatch and 190kg in the clean and jerk.
Martin Poghosyan, competing in Group C, placed 23rd with a total of 337kg — 147kg in the snatch and 190kg in the clean and jerk.
Earlier at the championships, Aleksandra Grigoryan won bronze in the clean and jerk.
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