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Qi Dong is a Chinese powerlifter. He won the silver medal at the Men's 97 kg event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, with 233 kilograms. [1]
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Qi Dong is a Chinese powerlifter. He won the silver medal at the Men's 97 kg event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, with 233 kilograms. [1]
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