The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are finally here. And with it brings the conclusion of an 18-month journey to find out who the best 102-kilogram weightlifters in the world really are. 12 men gathered to compete on August 10, but only three walked away with medals.If you’re catching up, here’s what you missed on August 9: BarBend will update this page as the event progresses, including podium results and a play-by-play of the competition from start to finish. Stay tuned! 2024 Olympics: Men’s 102KG WeightliftingThe Men’s 102-kilogram division wasn’t showcased in Tokyo at the last Olympics. This time around, the adjacent categories — 96 and 109 kilograms — are off the docket, forcing the best athletes from those divisions to clash in the 102s. Two Olympic Champions, Uzbekistan’s Akbar Djuraev (109) and Qatar’s Meso Hassona (96) are among the top contenders for the podium this year. However, they’ll have to contend with presumptive gold medalist and leaderboard topper Liu Huanhua of Te…