Mirabai Chanu achieved her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in women's 48kg weightlifting at Glasgow, establishing remarkable records in both Commonwealth and Games history. The Indian weightlifter's extraordinary performance came despite extreme weight-cutting measures, including a three-day period without food or water intake. Her dedication highlights the physical and mental challenges athletes endure to compete at elite levels, pushing physiological limits to secure victory in one of the sport's most demanding categories.

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