Hampton Morris becomes first American man to win weightlifting medal at the Olympics in 40 years

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Hampton Morris becomes first American man to win weightlifting medal at the Olympics in 40 years
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At the 2024 Olympics, Hampton Morris became the first American man to win an Olympic weightlifting medal in 40 years.

The 20-year-old became the first American man to bring home an Olympic weightlifting medal since the Los Angeles 1984 Games, ending a 40-year-long dry spell for the men's side.

It was then Fabin's turn again for his third attempt, he failed to jerk 172kg. Still, his total is enough for another gold medal for China.

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