Hampton Morris becomes first American man to win weightlifting medal at the Olympics in 40 years

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Hampton Morris won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first American man to medal in this event since 1984. His performance included a dramatic clean and jerk session where he secured his medal with a lift of 172kg, despite attempting a world record of 178kg. This achievement marks a significant moment for USA Weightlifting, potentially paving the way for future successes.

Keywords: Hampton Morris, 2024 Paris Olympics, USA Weightlifting

Source: NBC New York

Update At: 8/8/2024

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