Hampton Morris Won Bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Men’s 61 kg)
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Hampton Morris of the United States secured the bronze medal in the men’s 61 kg weightlifting category at the 2024 Olympics with a standout performance. He totaled 298 kg, comprised of a 126 kg snatch and a notable 172 kg in the clean and jerk.
On the snatch, he had first successful lift of 122 kg, then an unsuccessful second one of 125 kg and only then got his final third attempt that was also his best one. His clean and jerk lift was particularly impressive – he had one unsuccessful attempt of 168 kg, then a second successful one of 172 kg , earning him first place in that session and significantly contributing to his overall success.
He also tried to lift 178 kg at his third attempt, which could bring him silver and Olympic Record in C&J, but unfortunately, Hampton failed.
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This achievement ended the U.S.‘s 40-year medal drought in Olympic weightlifting, underscoring Morris’s impact on the sport.
Morris’s journey to the podium in Paris was marked by his technical precision and mental fortitude. Prior to the Olympics, he had already made waves in the weightlifting community by setting both Junior and Senior Clean & Jerk World Records.
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Additionally, he was a dominant force at the Pan American Championships, securing three consecutive gold medals from 2021 to 2023. These accomplishments set the stage for his Olympic success, demonstrating his consistency and ability to perform under pressure.
As he continues his career, Morris is poised to be a key figure in weightlifting, with the potential to achieve even greater heights in future competitions.
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Read the full report about each day of the Weightlifting at 2024 Olympics prepared by our media team. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay updated and follow this great event in the Olympic weightlifting world with us from the very beginning till the end!
Detailed results of each day:
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 1 Recap – Women’s 49 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 1 Recap – Men’s 61 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 2 Recap – Women’s 59 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 2 Recap – Men’s 73 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 3 Recap – Women’s 71 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 3 Recap – Men’s 89 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 4 Recap – Men’s 102 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 4 Recap – Women’s 81 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 4 Recap – Men’s +102 kg
- 2024 Olympic Games, Day 5 Recap – Women’s +81 kg
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Author: Tanya Shaiko
News Editor, Olympic Lifting Enthusiast
Best Results: Snatch – 61 kg,
C&J – 78 kg
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