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2-time Olympian Wes Kitts Leaves Shoes on Platform in Colombia, Signaling Retirement
After over 12 years of weightlifting, Kitts signals the end of his competition days at seventh Pan Am Champs
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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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