Olivia Reeves Hits PR Ahead of IWF Championships 2025

Spotlight On Olivia Reeves

American lifter Olivia Lynn Reeves, born April 19, 2003, shot to prominence with her gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women’s 71 kg class. She then followed it up by clinching the 2024 World Championships title, making her the first U.S. lifter in 66 years to hold both the Olympic and world title simultaneously.

In her debut in the 77 kg class, she recently shocked fans by snatching 124 kg and clean & jerking 153 kg – both new personal records – in what appears to be her first competition at that weight. These lifts suggest she’s comfortably settled into her new category, poised for big things.

What To Expect In Her Category And Rivals

The 69 kg women’s category at the upcoming IWF Worlds 2025 in Førde is shaping up to be one of the most exciting classes of the competition.

With the IWF’s recent restructured bodyweight categories, the 69 kg class has become a magnet for top athletes who previously competed at 64 kg and 71 kg.

Her rival could be Ingrid Vanesa Segura Grueso, now representing Bahrain. At just 19 years old, Segura Grueso has already registered a formidable 238 kg total (104/134) at senior level, making her one of the youngest lifters capable of pushing into world-class territory.

Her rapid progress suggests she may close the gap with Reeves sooner than many expect.

Another Colombian, María Fernanda Mena Mosquera, is seen as one of the nation’s brightest prospects. While her international track record is just beginning, she has already proven herself nationally with multiple medals and continues to develop under Colombia’s strong weightlifting system. If she translates her junior success into senior performance, she could be a dark horse in this division.

Reeves’ early numbers in 69 kg are world-leading, but the competition promises to be fierce, making this one of the most anticipated battles of the IWF Championships 2025.

Olivia’s aggressive jump to 124/153 sets a high bar – and suggests a key showdown ahead. If she continues progressing, she could redefine dominance in the 77 kg division.

Final Thoughts

Olivia Reeves’ first competitive outings in the 77 kg class reveal both ambition and capability. Her snatch at 124 kg and C&J at 153 kg already signal a new peak for her performance curve. With her Olympic and world titles behind her, she now enters a new weight class with momentum – and perhaps with eyes on rewriting record books once again.

A Glimpse At The Upcoming Championship

The IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2025 is set to lift off in Førde, Norway from October 2 to 11, 2025. Housed at the compact and athlete-friendly Førdehuset, with training facilities close by, the event promises both excitement and convenience.

As one of Norway’s largest international sporting events ever, the championships will host 600 – 800 athletes from over 100 nations, broadcast to hundreds of millions worldwide, offering a festival-like atmosphere in the beautiful Sunnfjord region.

About Torokhtiy Weightlifting – and The Courage Of This Event

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