Olympic Champions Arrive at the Arnold

Columbus, Ohio - Among the most distinguished guests at this year's Arnold Fitness Weekend are Chinese coach Chen Wenbin and his two Olympic gold medalists from Athens, Shi Zhiyong and Zhang Guozheng, who will be demonstrating their weightlifting prowess in special exhibitions on the main Expo stage Saturday afternoon at about 2:00 pm and again on Sunday at about 11 am.

Coach Chen Wenbin (center) and his two Olympic gold medalists, Shi Zhiyong (left) and Zhang Guozheng (right) arrive at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport yesterday. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. photo.
Coach Chen Wenbin (center) and his two Olympic gold medalists, Shi Zhiyong (left) and Zhang Guozheng (right) arrive at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport yesterday. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. photo.

Besides their exhibitions, these superb athletes will also be in the weightlifting competition area, so stop by to see them, say hello and maybe get an autograph.

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