Weeraphon Wichuma
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Wave |
| Born | 10 August 2004 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Weight class | 73 kg |
Weeraphon Wichuma (Thai: วีรพล วิชุมา, RTGS: Wiraphon Wichuma, Thai pronunciation: [wīː.rá.pʰōn wí.t͡ɕʰú.māː], born 10 August 2004) is a Thai weightlifter.[2][3]
He qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics,[4][5] and won a silver medal in the Men's 73 kg category, becoming the youngest competitor to ever do so.[1] He set a junior world record in Clear & Jerk lifting 198 kg. He was chosen to be Thailand's flagbearer for the Olympic Games Closing ceremony.[3]
