In the statement below, a part of the sentence is highlighted bold. Out of the four options which follow, choose the one which best replaces the highlighted bold part.
More than 300 lifter from across the continent is expected to take part in the event, which will serve as a qualifying event for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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than 300 lifter from aboard the continent is expected to take
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then 300 lifter from across the continent is expected to take
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then 300 lifters from across continent is expected to take
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than 300 lifters from across the continent are expected to take