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15 Set to Compete at Senior Pan American Championships in Colombia
First senior competition of 2025 runs July 12-18 in Cali, features 6 U.S. Olympians
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Will Easley Fills Final Spot on Athletes’ Advisory Commission
The current collegiate weightlifter takes the AAC's tenth seat
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Over 1,500 Set for National Championships Week in Colorado Springs
Over 1,500 weightlifters descending upon Colorado Springs for 9 days of high octane competition at Colorado College’s Ed Robson Arena
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Lifting Above Their Weight: Mars Hill Women’s Record-Breaking Rise to National Prominence
The Mountain Lions claimed a 45 kg margin of victory at the 2025 National University Championships
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USA Weightlifting Bolsters National Office Team with 3 Hires
Chapdelaine, Falamas, and Fekkes round out early 2025 new hires, add to membership, coaching education and communications teams
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IWF Elections: Three to Represent USA in Critical Leadership Roles
Papandrea Re-Elected First Vice President, Aranda & Pierce elected to 2025-29 IWF Committees
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Gymreapers Named Official Knee Sleeve Partner
The premium performance brand specializes in strength training gear and apparel for athletes across the world
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Bingham's Six-for-Six Performance Lifts Lindenwood to University Team Title
Lindenwood Lions Claim University Nationals Title in Historic One-Point Victory
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Ella Nicholson Earns Third World Title, Continues Perfect Medal Streak
18-year old firing on all cylinders, continues to be a force to be reckoned with
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Rohr and Alwine Elected Chair and Vice Chair of USAW Athlete Advisory Council
Current National Team member and retired Senior World Champion set to lead council
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IWF Announces Adjusted June 1 Bodyweight Categories, USAW Adjusts in Response
Senior and youth men’s 98kg replaced with 94kg categories; youth men's +98kg categories becomes +94
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11 Medals, 8 Personal Records Highlight Jr Pan Am Championships
Nicholson sweeps 77 kg gold, Mann, Morales, Papas & McDonald all finish on podium
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Onward: Austin Coach’s Impact on the Queer Community
Tyler Villarreal is working to “make this beautiful little sport that we do accessible to anyone”
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USAW Launching Elite Education Courses in 2025
First courses address behavior change, goal setting, and recovery, providing learners with education beyond traditional weightlifting techniques.
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