Hampton Morris becomes first American man to win Olympic weightlifting medal in 40 years

Category: Sports

Li Fabin of China won the men's 61-kilogram weightlifting title, setting a Games snatch record with a lift of 143 kilograms. Hampton Morris earned bronze, marking the first U.S. men's weightlifting medal in 40 years. The silver went to Theerapong Silachai of Thailand. Morris, coached by his father, has set 20 American records and is focused solely on weightlifting.

Keywords: Weightlifting, Olympics, Li Fabin

Source: CBS News

Update At: 8/8/2024

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