Jeremy Lalrinnunga (born 26 October 2002) is an Indian weightlifter. He made history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, in the boys' 62 kg event at the 2018 edition. He also won gold in the men's 67 kg event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where he lifted a combined total of 300 kg, setting a new Games record.
Early life Lalrinnunga was born on October 26, 2002, in Aizawl, Mizoram. In the early 1990s, his father Lalneihtluanga Ralte was well-known on the Mizoram boxing circuit. Jeremy comes from a lowly background because his family circumstances prevented him for a very long time from pursuing his aspirations. His father began working as a labourer on contract with the neighbourhood Public Works Department in an effort to provide for his family.
Results Year Venue Weight Snatch (kg) Clean & Jerk (kg) Total Rank 1 2 3 Rank 1 2 3 Rank Youth Olympic Games 2018 Buenos Aires, Argentina 62 kg 120 124 124 1 142 147 150 1 274 Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham, England 67 kg 136 140 GR 143 1 154 160 165 1 300 GR
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