China women hercules win golds at Beijing Paralympics, break world record

In the women's 67.5kg category, three-time Paralympian Fu Taoying lifted 142.5kg to win the fourth gold for the host. Fu lifted 145.5kg in her fourth attempt to break the world record of 144kg, which was made by herself in 2007.

Amoge Victoria Nneji of Nigeria lifted 132.5kg to take the silver, while the bronze went to Rasha Alshikh of Syria in 117.5kg.

"It is my third Paralympics," said Fu, winner of the 56kg category in 2000 Sydney Paralympics and 60kg in 2004 Athens Paralympics. "I really want to win a medal at home, and now it comes true."

Apart from the two gold medals, China also collected a bronze, as Wu Maoshun lifted 200kg in the men's 67.5kg category.

Metwaly Ibrahim Mathna claimed one more gold for Egypt, as the hercules lifted 217.5kg, while Ali Hosseini of Iran lifted 215kg to take the silver.

Sunday will see women's 75kg, 82.5kg and over 82.5kg category, as well as the men's 75kg category.

Editor:Zhang Yue