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Alexsandra Ann Diaz just swept all three gold medals at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships, breaking records in the 48kg category. The 16-year-old is following in the footsteps of her aunt, Hidilyn Diaz, who became the Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist in 2021.
High school senior Abraham Clemetson lifted 325 pounds to shatter his school's decades-old weightlifting record, dedicating the achievement to his grandmother who passed away during last year's competition. Despite being on the autism spectrum, the determined athlete now sets his sights on the 2028 Olympics. ##
A 15-year-old from the same Philippine neighborhood as Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz just won gold in his first national games. Adrian Bucol lifted 183kg to claim the historic first weightlifting medal at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa.
Lori Grijalva couldn't move her right side after a stroke at 64. Today, she's back on the competition platform winning gold medals and teaching others to recognize warning signs.
Alireza Yousefi just lifted his way into the history books, hoisting 261 kg to shatter the world clean and jerk record at the Asian Championships. The Iranian super heavyweight proved that dedication and strength know no limits.
Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons wants to compete in both discus and weightlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a combination never attempted before. The reigning Commonwealth champion is working to qualify in weightlifting while preparing to defend her discus title in Glasgow.
Weightlifter Yeison Lopez set three world records at the Pan American Championships, lifting 397kg total and finishing a stunning 48kg ahead of his nearest competitor. The Colombian champion called it a "wonderful experience" as he chases his Olympic gold dream in Los Angeles.
A 30-year study of 147,000 Americans found that lifting weights for just 90 to 119 minutes per week cuts death risk by 13%. Even better news: combining strength training with cardio offers the biggest longevity boost.
Braden River High School's girls weightlifting team just made history, claiming their first-ever state championship. The squad of seniors started together as freshmen, turning four years of hard work into their school's newest trophy.
Edna Giordano hits the gym four days a week, conquers deep squats with ease, and feels exactly like she did at 50. The great-grandmother of four didn't start strength training until retirement forced her hand at 65.
Aurora "Rory" van Ulft turned years of viral training videos into official history, shattering a world youth weightlifting record by 17kg at her international debut. The 13-year-old Aruban athlete is now setting her sights on the 2028 Olympics.
A video of muscular weightlifters struggling through their first Pilates class has captured millions of hearts online. The clip proves that strength comes in many forms, and everyone's a beginner at something.
Scientists discovered a new glass frog species in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The tiny transparent amphibian honors a weightlifting champion who made history.
The M.S. Dadha Foundation brought together 120 people with disabilities for a full day of adaptive sports in Chennai, proving that athletic dreams have no limits. The event featured sitting volleyball, track-and-field, and celebrated an Arjuna Award-winning para weightlifting champion.
Four creative wellness projects at Elon University just scored funding to help students stress less, connect more, and feel at home on campus. From beginner weightlifting clinics to puppy yoga sessions, these student-led ideas are turning self-care into community care.
A 176-pound athlete just lifted a 428-pound stone over his head and broke the world record as a drug-free competitor. Matt Sowers ended his 10-year strongman career by proving natural athletes can achieve the impossible.
Olympic medalist Fred Kerley competed without performance-enhancing drugs at the controversial Enhanced Games and won handily against chemically enhanced competitors. His victory sends a powerful message about hard work versus shortcuts.
More than 360 international sports officials gathered in Tashkent this week as Uzbekistan earned recognition as Central Asia's rising hub for world-class athletic events. The country's selection to host the 2029 Asian Youth Games caps years of investment in facilities and youth sports programs.
Seventy years ago today, boxer Rocky Marciano walked away from the ring with a perfect record no heavyweight has matched since. The son of Italian immigrants retired at 32 with 49 wins, zero losses, and a legacy that inspired Rocky Balboa.
Instagram is testing new protections to prevent teens from seeing too much content about body image, dieting, and mental health struggles. The change aims to keep younger users' feeds balanced and healthier.
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