Raema Lisa Rumbewas

Raema Lisa Rumbewas

Indonesian weightlifter
Date of Birth: 10.09.1980
Country: Indonesia

Content:
  1. Raema Lisa Rumbewas: An Indonesian Weightlifting Icon
  2. Asian Games and World Championships
  3. Beijing Olympics and Legacy

Raema Lisa Rumbewas: An Indonesian Weightlifting Icon

Olympic Silver Medalist

Raema Lisa Rumbewas, an Indonesian weightlifter, has achieved remarkable success throughout her career. She holds two Olympic silver medals, one from the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the other from the 2004 Athens Olympics. In 2000, she won the silver in the 48 kg weight class, lifting a total of 185 kg. In 2004, she earned another silver in the 53 kg category with a total lift of 210 kg.

Asian Games and World Championships

Rumbewas's achievements extend beyond the Olympics. She secured a bronze medal at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan in the 48 kg category. In 2006, she reached the podium at the World Championships in Santo Domingo, winning a silver medal while competing against a strong Chinese athlete.

Beijing Olympics and Legacy

While the 2008 Beijing Olympics proved to be a disappointment for Rumbewas, where she finished in fourth place with a total lift of 206 kg, her legacy in Indonesian weightlifting remains unblemished. She has inspired countless athletes and continues to be a role model for young weightlifters in her country and beyond.

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