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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.