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Vanessa Sarno hopes to continue PH medal streak in Olympic weightlifting
Filipino weightlifter Vanessa Sarno, ranked world No. 4, is set to compete in the women's 71kg class at the Paris Olympics on Friday, August 9, aiming to bring pride to her family and the country.
She aims to continue the Philippines' medal streak in Olympic weightlifting, following Hidilyn Diaz's silver in 2016 and gold in Tokyo 2020.
Sarno's mantra of self-belief will be her anchor as she faces formidable international opponents.
She has previously set national records and her personal best is 249kg, with an entry total of 250kg for the Olympics.
Sarno hopes to exceed that mark and crack the podium against medal favorites including athletes from the USA, Ecuador, and Romania.
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