Corinne Grotenhuis, of Illinois, is the USA’s sole representative of the more than 50 International Technical Officials working the Games. As one of four competition secretaries, Grotenhuis is tasked with ensuring athlete attempt cards and other paperwork is in order at the weigh-in and prior to competition.

“It’s an honor to be here. It’s a dream come true to be here,” Grotenhuis said. “To represent our country is an honor, it’s more exciting that we now have several Americans here to compete. I am ecstatic.”

A pioneer of women’s Weightlifting, both on and off the platform, Grotenhuis is no stranger to representing the stars and stripes internationally. But for this competition, it’s much more special to her and the role she plays in encouraging more girls and women to stay in the sport.

“Don’t give up,” Grotenhuis said. “It’s a fantastic sport for women. We have more opportunities now than we have had before and they should take advantage of it.

Several members of the USA Weightlifting National Office staff are on the ground in Tokyo in support of Team USA and the Olympic Games. In high performance, Senior Director of HIgh Performance and Coaching Education Mike Gattone is the head USA coach along with USAW Technical Director and 3-time Olympic Champion Pyrros Dimas. National Teams Manager Lorene Halford is serving as Team Leader while Marketing and Content Manager Kelsey Kennedy is the Team USA Weightlifting Press Attaché. USAW Senior Director of Engagement, Kevin Farley, is working for the International Weightlifting Federation as Head of Media.

Behind the Scenes: USA Weightlifting Members Shine in Special Roles in Tokyo

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