15 Athletes Achieve the USA Weightlifting Masters Triple Crown in 2024
The Masters Triple Crown is awarded to athletes that take gold at three eligible national events in one calendar year
USA Weightlifting Masters
The mission of USA Weightlifting is to grow and develop weightlifting to support lifelong participation and achieve Olympic podium success.The vision of USAW Weightlifting is a stronger and healthier world where everyone is inspired to lift a barbell.
USA Weightlifting Masters is a collection of news, programs, benefits, and competition opportunities designed specifically for our masters-aged members.
Masters FAQ
Masters FAQs Is it true that the USAW Board of Directors removed former members of the Masters Council? Yes. Read the full announcement here.When will elections for the Masters Council happen? New members of the Masters Council will be seated via a ser...
Masters Triple Crown Winners
All-Time Masters Triple Crown Winners(Sorted by Year)2024 WinnersMasters National ChampionshipsNational American Open Series 1National American Open Series 2National American Open FinalsClubMenBrian SmarshM35 - 96kgM35 - 96kgN/AM35 - 96kgKC Weightlifti...
Weightlifting State Organizations
USA Weightlifting operates on a local, grassroots level, under the direction of Weightlifting State Organizations (WSO). WSOs are determined by geographical area - single states in their entirety, larger states sub-divided, or combined smaller states....
American Records
American Records may only be set at drug-tested USAW national events or IWF-sanctioned events. A lift of one kilogram higher than a current record or American standard will break it. Records are from 1998 competitions forward. New standards were valid ...
Masters Council Meeting Minutes
May-August 2024
Building Bone Strength Through the Barbell
How an Oklahoma Masters Athlete Turned Around Her Osteopenia
Michael Choi Appointed United Masters Weightlifting Federation General Secretary
Long-time USA Weightlifting board member’s term with UMWF runs 2024-2028
Empowered By the Barbell: Weightlifting’s Adaptive Athletes
Five adaptive athletes share their journeys in the sport of weightlifting
2024 United Masters World Weightlifting Championships Run September 23-29 in Fiji
REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO July 23; Competition open to ages 30+
USAW Announces Masters Triple Crown
Special annual award for masters athletes who win at three USAW national events in a calendar year
USA Weightlifting Announces Masters Survey Results
USAW and its Masters Community Task Force share survey results, including recommendations to better engage community
USA Weightlifting Votes to Remove Masters Council
Formation of competing entity led to necessary step per USAW Bylaws.
USA Weightlifting Establishes Masters Community Task Force
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (September 12, 2023) – USA Weightlifting took decisive action today to engage the voices of masters athletes in shaping the future of USAW’s service to them. USAW announced the creation of a Masters Community Task Force compo...
USA Weightlifting Joins United Masters Weightlifting Federation
September 6, 2023 Update - Please scroll down for some answers to frequently asked questions about our new partnership.COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (September 6, 2023) – USA Weightlifting (USAW) announced today it is joining the United Masters Weightlift...
An Open Letter to USA Weightlifting Members from CEO Matt Sicchio Regarding Masters Weightlifting
May 3, 2023 Dear USA Weightlifting Member, I hope this message finds you well! Seven months into my time at USAW, I remain grateful for the privilege of serving this community and our sport. I am writing to share my thoughts directly with you on a core...
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