Safaa Aljumaili stole the weightlifting show today, ripping off his shirt and screaming in wild celebration after a dramatic last-gasp lift secured Iraq's first gold of the Asian Games.
It was Iraq's first medal of any colour at the 18th Asiad and was greeted with jubilant scenes at the Jakarta International Expo arena.
As Aljumaili roared in delight he was joined by an Iraqi team official who kissed the platform several times in thanks.
Aljumaili had already failed with the 202kg he needed for gold but somehow managed to lock out his arms on the final lift of the 85kg competition to pip South Korea's brave Jang Yeon-hak by just 1kg.
Jang was left with silver after collapsing on his final 197kg attempt and being stretchered away wearing an oxygen mask.
He recovered in time to collect his silver medal. "I hyperventilated," he told AFP.
"I knew Aljumaili had a strong clean and jerk and I knew if I didn't make it he would probably win."
"I thought I would have to give up lifting but my father helped me with rehabilitation. Every day he trained with me."
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