USA’s Olivia Reeves eyes historic weightlifting gold medal on Paris platform

By NBC Olympics

Published August 8, 2024 2:55 pm

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It’s been 24 years since an American has won a weightlifting gold medal at the Olympics, but that streak will be in serious jeopardy of ending when Olivia Reeves takes the platform Friday in the women’s 71kg (156 lbs.) final.

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