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Moldovan female weightlifter wins Baku International Cup

Baku, December 15 (AZERTAC). Moldovan woman weightlifter Christina Iovu has lifted a total of 200 kg (90 kg in clean and jerk and 110 kg in snatch) to claim the gold medal at the Baku International Cup. 

Belarus Alyona Chichkan (83 kg +111 kg) claimed silver, while Turkish Aysegul Coban (77 kg+105kg) took bronze.

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