| Weightlifting at the 1991 Mediterranean Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Dates | June–July 1991 |
| Competitors | 64 from 12 nations |
The weightlifting tournament at the 1991 Mediterranean Games was held in Athens, Greece. [1]
| Weightlifting at the 1991 Mediterranean Games | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Dates | June–July 1991 |
| Competitors | 64 from 12 nations |
The weightlifting tournament at the 1991 Mediterranean Games was held in Athens, Greece. [1]
* Host nation (Greece)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Turkey | 11 | 4 | 3 | 18 |
| 2 |  Spain | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
| 3 |  Italy | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Egypt | 4 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| 5 |  France | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| 6 |  Greece* | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 |  Algeria | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 |  Lebanon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Albania | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 |  Syria | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals (10 entries) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 90 | |
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