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Poland's Adrian Zielinski has won gold in the men's 85kg weightlifting by virtue of bodyweight.
Zielinski lifted 174kg in the snatch and 211kg in the clean and jerk, leaving him with a winning total of 385kg.
Apti Aukhadov of Russia claimed silver having also lifted 385kg but ranking below Zielinski on bodyweight.
Iran's Kianoush Rostami failed on a final all-or-nothing attempt to leapfrog Zielinski and settled for bronze.
The victory represents Poland's first gold at London 2012.
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