ST. LOUIS — Weightlifting has been part of the modern Olympic Games since 1896, though it was only included as a regular event in 1920.
Women's weightlifting was introduced in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Competitors are divided into weight classes to ensure fair competition.
Today I decided to see if it was truly harder than it looks.
Taveon Sanders-Wolf has been lifting for over 10 years and stepped up to coach me. Sanders-Wolf though got his training through Lift For Life Gym.
Lift for Life Gym provides comprehensive programs and services to support the youth in St. Louis city with free round-trip transportation, in a safe environment at no cost.