Weight-lifter Ilyin won first Olympic gold medal

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15:54 18.08.2008
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Astana. August 18. Kazakhstan Today - Weight-lifter, Ilya Ilyin, won the first Olympic gold medal in XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing on Sunday (up to 94 kg), the agency reports referring to the press-service of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan.

"Ilyin hoisted 406 kg (180 in jerk and 226 in snatch)," the message explained.

Kazakhstan has received 8 medals: one gold, three silver and four bronze.

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