Vanessa Sarno exits Paris Olympics after failing snatch attempts

Filipina weightlifter Vanessa Sarno, 20, exited the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women's 71kg division after failing all three snatch attempts, resulting in a DNF.

Sarno cited a lack of mental toughness and external negativity as factors in her performance, stating she was unable to lift 100kgs despite succeeding in training.

She apologized for her performance and expressed hope for continued support in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Sarno and Loredana Toma of Romania were the only lifters in the 12-women field to receive a DNF.

Olivia Reeves of the United States won gold in the event with a total lift of 262 kgs, followed by Mari Sánchez of Colombia (silver, 257kgs) and Angie Palacios of Ecuador (bronze, 256kgs).

Her early exit follows that of fellow weightlifter John Ceniza, who also failed all snatch attempts.

Elreen Ando finished sixth in the women's 59kg division, setting new national records in the clean-and-jerk and total lift.

The Philippine weightlifting team's campaign concluded without a medal, the first time since the 2012 London Olympics.

The Philippines' overall medal count at the Paris Olympics stands at two golds from Carlos Yulo and two bronzes from Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas.