Did Bonnie attempt a lift to win gold, and what was it?

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Bonnie Bunyau Gustin Attempted a 230kg Lift in a Bid for Commonwealth Gold

Malaysian powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin attempted a 230-kilogramme lift during his final attempt in a bid to secure the gold medal. Despite his efforts, this lift was unsuccessful, and he ultimately secured the bronze medal.
Final Lift for Gold

In his third and final lift of the competition, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin aimed for 230 kilogrammes. This attempt was specifically targeted at securing first place and the gold medal in the men's lightweight powerlifting event.
Competition Outcome

While Bonnie Bunyau Gustin's best lift of 220 kilogrammes earned him 153.5 points, it was not enough for the gold. The gold medal was won by Mark Swan of England with a lift of 222 kilogrammes, while Roland Ezuruike of Nigeria took silver with 185 kilogrammes, both achieving 153.9 points.
Factors Affecting Performance

Coach Mohamad Shahibullah Ambi indicated that Bonnie had been recovering from a left chest injury sustained earlier in the year. Furthermore, the process of reducing his body weight to meet the lightweight category limit of under 72 kg during the competition week may have impacted his energy levels, contributing to the outcome.

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