Olivia Reeves hoisted the United States to its first Olympic weightlifting gold medal in 24 years on Thursday, winning the women's 71kg (157 pounds) competition. Reeves set an Olympic record on Friday ...

Olivia Reeves lifted her way into weightlifting history on Friday, winning the second Olympic gold medal for Team USA since women were allowed to compete in 2000. In the 71kg snatch session, Reeves ...

PARIS, Aug 9 (Reuters) - American Olivia Reeves put in a dominant performance to win the new 71kg weightlifting title at the Paris Games on Friday with a total lift of 262kg, handing the United States ...

Mary Theisen-Lappen followed her Olympic debut with her second podium finish at the World Weightlifting Championships.

PARIS, Aug 11 (Reuters) - China's Li Wenwen won her second Olympic gold medal with a dominant performance to take the title in the women's over 81kg weightlifting at the Paris Games on Sunday. The ...