Colombian weightlifter Figueroa wins gold, promptly retires

Colombian weightlifter Oscar Figueroa ended his career in dramatic fashion after winning gold in the men's 62kg event.

Figueroa discarded his shoes upon lifting a total of 318 kilograms to win the competition. The 33-year-old left his shoes on the stage, denoting his retirement.

Rio 2016 marks Figueroa's fourth Olympics, and he also won a silver medal in 2012. The Colombian finished fifth in the 56kg event in 2004, and did not finish in 2008.

Here, Figueroa triumphantly celebrates the pinnacle of his career:

It proved to be an overwhelming experience for Figueroa, who teared up with elation on the podium: