Weightlifting has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since the 1920 Summer Olympics, in Antwerp, Belgium, as well as twice before then. It debuted at the 1896 Summer Olympics, in Athens, Greece, and was also an event at the 1904 Games.

The weightlifting competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris took place from 7 to 11 August at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. [1][2] Several significant changes were instituted in the weightlifting program for Paris 2024, as the number …

Jul 23, 2024 · Five American weightlifters will be trying to earn glory at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The sport is a classic at the Olympics, first appearing at the 1896 Athens games. …

Aug 11, 2024 · The 2024 Olympics beckon the world’s best weightlifters to Paris, France. This year’s summer Games, which begin on Jul. 26 and run until Aug. 11, showcase five Women’s events and five Men ...

The weightlifting competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo took place from 24 July to 4 August 2021 at the Tokyo International Forum. The number of weightlifters at these Games was reduced to 196, down from 260 in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Aug 11, 2024 · From a pair of American performances not seen in a generation, to the crowning of a modern icon, to the latest chapter in China’s reign at atop of the sport, weightlifting at the …

Jul 2, 2024 · After being pushed to the brink of elimination, weightlifting has been confirmed for both the 2024 Olympics and 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Paris will host just over 120 athletes …

Jun 28, 2024 · Olympic weightlifting is back for the 2024 Paris Games. From rules to events and medal history, here's everything to know about the competition.

Aug 7, 2024 · Medalist, from left to right, Theerapong Silachai of Thailand, silver, Li Fabin of China, gold, and Hampton Morris of the United States, bronze, celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men’s 61kg weightlifting event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Mar 6, 2024 · Weightlifting events at the Olympics consist only of a final, split into two rounds (snatch and clean and jerk). The rounds are separated by a 10-minute break at the conclusion of the snatch. Athletes have just three attempts per round to lift the most weight they can.