Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 56 kg Records Records

| World_record | Snatch | Halil_Mutlu_TUR_ | _138kg | Antalya_Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean & Jerk | Halil Mutlu ( TUR ) | 168kg | Trenčín , Slovakia | 24 April 2001 |
| Total | Halil Mutlu ( TUR ) | 305kg | Sydney , Australia | 16 September 2000 |
| Olympic record | Snatch | Halil Mutlu ( TUR ) | 137kg | Sydney , Australia |
| Olympic record | Clean & Jerk | Halil Mutlu ( TUR ) | 167kg | Sydney , Australia |
| Olympic record | Total | Halil Mutlu ( TUR ) | 305kg | Sydney , Australia |