Rivals ponder secret of Chinese success

Novel training methods, unprecedented scientific insight, or simply hard work and a talent pool of 1.3 billion people?

Weightlifting experts from around the world are striving to uncover the secret behind the success of China, which was expected to win one-third of the 15 Olympic weightlifting gold medals on offer but has already beaten that target.

Chinese coaches and athletes say there is no secret - just a tough training routine and the determination to win.