BEIJING — Andrei Aramnau of Belarus broke three heavyweight world records to win his country's first Olympic gold in weightlifting.

Aramnau lifted a total of 436 kilograms (961.2 pounds) in the 105-kg category. Russians Dmitriy Klokov and Dmitry Lapikov took silver and bronze.

Aramnau set a new world record in the snatch, becoming the first man in the weight class to lift 200 kg (440.9 pounds) in the event.

Having clinched the gold medal, he set another world record in the clean and jerk, taking 236 kg (520.3 pounds) in his final lift. His total was also a new high mark.