Olivia Reeves sets world record for U.S. weightlifting gold
|

Olivia Reeves sets world record for U.S. weightlifting gold

Olivia Reeves hoisted herself into the weightlifting history books on Friday. The 21-year-old snatched a record-setting 117kg during the 71kg final, adding a 145kg clean-and-jerk, securing her the gold medal — the U.S.’s first win in the event since 2000. However, the American strongwoman wanted more.  In her final clean-and-jerk…