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The weightlifting competitions at the 2001 Mediterranean Games in Tunis between 3 September and 8 September.
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Athletes competed in 30 events across 15 weight categories (8 for men and 7 for women).
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The weightlifting competitions at the 2001 Mediterranean Games in Tunis between 3 September and 8 September.
Athletes competed in 30 events across 15 weight categories (8 for men and 7 for women).
Key:
* Host nation (Tunisia)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Turkey | 13 | 4 | 2 | 19 |
| 2 |  Greece | 8 | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| 3 |  Tunisia* | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 |  Spain | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 5 |  Egypt | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 |  Italy | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  France | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 8 |  Albania | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Algeria | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Syria | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Totals (10 nations) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 90 | |
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