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Meet the 52-year-old who makes benching 300 pounds look easy.
Jen Thompson has dominated powerlifting in the bench press since she started competing in 1999.
Feb 25
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Why Casey Johnston Loves Lifting
A review of her new book, A Physical Education
May 2, 2025
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An Olympian Like the Rest of Us
Simona Stallone’s Out-of-Shape Olympics series gives an idea of how the average person compares to elite athletes.
Sep 4, 2024
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Your Guide to 2024 Olympic Women’s Weightlifting
The Olympics aren't over yet! In this edition: Meet weightlifters from Team USA, get lifting tips from top contender Olivia Reeves, find out how to…
Aug 6, 2024
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Life Cycle of the Female Athlete
A Q&A with author Christine Yu about her new book, Up to Speed.
Jun 7, 2023
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Facing diagnoses and lifelong struggles with strength
Women of the 2023 CrossFit Open, Part 3
Apr 19, 2023
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A retired New Zealander policewoman & a Canadian Paralympian walk into a CrossFit box
Women of the 2023 CrossFit Open, Part 2
Apr 12, 2023
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Women of the 2023 CrossFit Open, Part 1
Meet Amy Morton and Leka Fineman, two of six women we're profiling over the next few weeks.
Apr 5, 2023
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