Jang mi-ran is a legendary Olympic champion in South Korea, having won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics in the women’s over 75-kilogram category, after winning silver at the Athens Games in 2004.

She is also a four-time world champion. On top of her prolific career -- which includes setting a new world record in Beijing by lifting a total of 326 kilograms -- Jang mi-ran is known for her humility and optimism.