The Classic Lifts: Olympic Weightlifting

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As many of you know, Hampton Morris is an Olympic Bronze Medalist, world record holder in the clean and jerk, as well as many other international and American records and titles. 

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Angelo Kelly is a talented National level weightlifter and host of Better Than Yesterday Podcast. We talk about our experience the 2025 USAW Virus Series 1 competition hosted at The Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus Ohio.

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Matt is the head coach of 4-Star Stregnth Weightlifting club. We discuss his journey through club ownership and what it takes to start a gym. 

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Kolbi Ferguson is an up and coming weightlifter from the US, competing in 109kg weight division. He is known for being relatively new to the weightlifting scene and lifting weights that exceed national records, demonstrating his raw strength and determination. Kolbi is one of only three US male lifters to qualify for USAW's highest stipend. 

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Katie Estep is a Youth and Jr World Champion and youth world record holder. We discuss winning world titles, stepping onto the big stage at Sr Worlds, and her future in weightlifting. 

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Mary is an Olympian in the Paris Olympics, World Silver Medalist, and US National Record holder. We discuss her weightlifting journey from the beginning to the Paris Olympics and beyond. 

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Meredith is a staple of USAW, winning SR Worlds and Pan American championships in the women's 71kg weight category. We discuss her winning the world championship, her journey through the Olympic quad, and her recently announced retirement. 

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Brad is an elite masters weightlifter in the M50 67kg class. He is a National Record Holder, multiple time National and American Open Final Champion, as well as a Triple Crown recipient. 

We discuss lifting as a masters, the separation of USA Masters Weightlifting from USAW, his time with Catalyst Athletics, and his goals as a weightlifter. 

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Nate Cerwinske is an editor for weightlifting house producing some of the best media in the Olympic weightlifting space. He is known for his solo documentary, Hamp The Champ, as well as his popular youtube channel. Nate is also a talented weightlifter competing at many USAW national level competitions. 

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Carissa is an Olympian representing USAW at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 63kg weight class. Carissa has also works on several boards within USAW, the National Strength and Condition Association, and USADA. 

We discuss her time as an athlete, the Olympic qualification process, how life changes after becoming an Olympian, and her post athletic career. 

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