Background
Li Hongli was born on December 26, 1980 in Ningyuan, Yongzhou, Hunan, China.
李宏利
Li Hongli was born on December 26, 1980 in Ningyuan, Yongzhou, Hunan, China.
At the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships, Li Hongli won the bronze medal in the 77 kg category, with a total of 352.5 kg, after Gevorg Davtyan was tested positive for banned substances and lost his silver medal. Li competed in the men"s 77 kg class at the 2005 World Weightlifting Championships and won the gold medal. Li participated in the 77 kg category at the 2006 World Weightlifting Championships and won the silver medal, finishing behind Taner Sagir. At the 2007 World Weightlifting Championships he won the bronze medal in the 77 kg category, with a total of 361 kg. He won the silver medal in the 77 kg category at the 2008 Summer Olympics, with a total of 366 kg.
Physical Characteristics: Li Hongli is 168 cm tall.