The 2024 Tahoe Show Pro Bikini division show is set for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Bally’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, NV. Five countries represented by 19 IFBB Pro League competitors will compete in this contest.

The contest winner is qualified to compete in the 2024 Bikini Olympia, a part of the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 10-13, 2024, if she has not already qualified.

2024 Tahoe Show Roster

The 2023 winner of this contest was Jordan Brannon, who is not in the lineup. Those in contention for the 2024 title are below:

Cinthia Beltran (United States)

Lorena Blanco (Spain)

Tina Chavarria (United States)

Sarah Downey (United States)

Mariana Garner (Mexico)

Jill Humphrey (United States)

Elizabeth Jensen (United States)

Yume Kurokawa (Japan)

Roxana Marquez (Mexico)

Erin Mayrhofer (United States)

Sarah Neuheisel (Germany)

Leslie Potts (United States)

Amanda Rivas (United States)

Stella Roberts (United States)

Andrea Sierra (United States)

Jasmine Williams (United States)

Marissa Willmott (United States)

Jessica Wilson (United States)

Ruth Wood (United States)

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Athletes to Watch

Below are early favorites to contend for the crown:

Jessica Wilson

2023 Masters Olympia champion Jessica Wilson was a 2023 Bikini Olympia athlete — she finished tied for 16th. She has competed four times in the 2024 season but has yet to win and qualify for the 2024 Olympia.

Roxana Marquez

Roxana Marquez tied for 16th in the 2023 and 2022 editions of the Olympia. She has competed twice in 2024 thus far; her best finish was fourth at the Colombia Pro. Her most recent victory came at the 2023 Italian Olympus Pro show in Milan, Italy.

Yume Kurokawa

This will be Yume Kurokawa’s fifth pro show of the 2024 season. Her best finish was third at the 2024 Taiwan Pro, won by Sara Choi. Kurokawa is in her fourth season in the pro ranks but is still seeks her first win and Olympia qualification.

Other Notes

This is one of two Bikini division events on the weekend of Aug. 9-10, 2024. The other is the 2024 Texas Pro in Irving, TX. It is also a 2024 Olympia-qualifying event.

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CrossFit Games athletes are starting to withdraw from the competition after CrossFit HQ decided to continue with the event following the death of fellow athlete Lazar Đukić.

Đukić’s death has shaken the entire CrossFit community, including elite athletes who are still in Fort Worth, TX, to compete. It was unclear if the Games would continue following the incident; however, CrossFit HQ announced late Thursday that it would resume competition on Friday. 

Since then, several athletes have taken to social media to announce that they are withdrawing from the 2024 CrossFit Games.

Kara Frey shared on Instagram that she was “very disappointed with the way the CrossFit Games organization behaved towards the athletes” and would be withdrawing from the event. 

Separately, Elliot Simmonds and veteran Games athlete Jamie Simmonds have decided to withdraw from the rest of the competition. They were on a team with Kristóf Horváth and Mia Hesketh. 

“We have engaged with CrossFit and the alternative paths forward for competition this year did not align with our personal views,” Elliot and Jamie wrote in a co-authored Instagram post. 

It’s obviously a very difficult decision for athletes still reeling from Thursday’s horrible events, and some are unsure of what to do about the remainder of the Games. 

Jacqueline Dahlstrøm, a returning Games athlete from Norway, shared that she’s undecided on her plans for the rest of the weekend. 

“Personally I am still unsure how to proceed with the weekend. Mentally and emotionally I am not fit to compete. However, do I best show my respect and honour Lazar and his family by stepping on that competition floor or do I show it my [sic] NOT stepping on the floor? I don’t know,” Dahlstrøm wrote in an Instagram post. 

“Lazar, I miss you. We all miss you.” she continued. 

One big thing: At a meeting with members of the press, Director of Sport Dave Castro announced that athletes who choose not to compete this morning will be allowed to return to the competition at any point during the week.

CrossFit Games 2024 Withdrawals

Below is the list of athletes who have chosen to withdraw from the competition. We will update this list if there are any further developments: 

Kara Frey 

Jamie Simmonds

Elliot Simmonds 

Kristóf Horváth

Mia Hesketh

Featured image: Dave Shenton

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The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are finally here. On Aug. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the best female strength athletes in the world gathered in the South Paris Arena to compete in the Women’s 71KG weightlifting event. If you’re still playing catch-up, here’s what you’ve missed today and yesterday:

Women’s 59KG Weightlifting Results & Recap

Men’s 73KG Weightlifting Results & Recap

Men’s 89KG Weightlifting Results & Recap

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BarBend will update this page as the event progresses, including podium results and a play-by-play of the competition from start to finish. Stay tuned!

2024 Olympics: Women’s 71KG Weightlifting

Olivia Reeves (USA): 268

Angie Palacios-Dajomes (ECU): 261

Loredana Toma (ROU): 256

Vanessa Sarno (PHI): 249

Neama Said (EGY): 246

Chen Wen-Huei (TPE): 246

Mari Sanchez Perinan (COL): 244

Siuzanna Valodzka (AIN): 242

Joy Eze (NGR): 239

Amanda Da Costa (BRA): 238

Jacqueline Nichele (AUS): 214, Continental

Marie Fegue (FRA): Host

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2024 Olympics Women’s 71KG Weightlifting Results

Women’s 71KG Weightlifting Podium

Gold:

Silver:

Bronze:

Event Recap — Snatch

Event Recap — Clean & Jerk

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2024 Olympics Weightlifting Schedule

Weightlifting events will be held at the 2024 Olympics from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. Catch all the action live by referring to the full schedule below. All times are in Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change:

Wednesday, August 7

9:00 AM: Men’s 61KG

1:30 PM: Women’s 49KG

Thursday, August 8

9:00 AM: Women’s 59KG

1:30 PM: Men’s 73KG

Friday, August 9

9:00 AM: Men’s 89KG

1:30 PM: Women’s 71KG

Saturday, August 10

5:30 AM: Men’s 102KG

10:00 AM: Women’s 81KG

2:30 PM: Men’s +102KG

Sunday, August 11

5:30 AM: Women’s +81KG

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Twenty IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes representing five countries will take the stage at the 2024 Pacific USA XXX Pro on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA.

These competitors will face the fans and judges hoping to win and earn qualification for the 2024 Men’s Physique Olympia, part of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 10-13, 2024. No qualification will be awarded if the show’s winner has already qualified for the Olympia.

2024 Pacific USA Pro XXX Roster

The full lineup is listed below, with names in alphabetical order:

Jake Alvarez (United States)

Charles Carter (United States)

Alessandro Cavagnola (Italy)

Jo Cho (United States)

Steven Cochran (United States)

Andrew David (United States)

Joshua Guidry (United States)

Rodney Harvey (United States)

Cj Kim (United States)

Anthony Lacey (United States)

Yunier Leyva (United States)

Feddy Moe (United States)

Jayson Montes (United States)

Ali Nasr (Iran)

Nyle Nayga (United States)

Rafael Oliveira (Brazil)

Keenan Polanco (United States)

Puwanat Putoya (Thailand)

Serge Victor (United States)

Austin Witty (United States)

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Athletes to Watch

The three athletes below will likely be in the first callout in San Diego:

Rafael Oliveira

This is Rafael Oliveira’s first pro show of 2024. He was one of the athletes in the lineup at the 2023 Olympia who finished outside the top 15. His most recent win came at the 2023 Musclecontest International Goiania Pro.

Alessandro Cavagnola

Alessandro Cavagnola has Olympia experience but did not compete in the 2023 edition. He was tied for 16th in the 2022 Olympia. This will be his 2024 debut. His most recent win came at the 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro.

Joshua Guidry

This is Joshua Guidry’s third appearance of the 2024 season. His most recent show was the 2024 Colombia Pro, where he placed fifth behind champion Guilherme Gualbarto. Guidry is in his fourth pro season but seeks his first win.

Other Notes

This is one of three Men’s Physique shows this weekend. The other two are at the Texas Pro in Irving, TX, and the China DMS Pro Ningjin show in Ningjin, China. Those competitions are also 2024 Olympia Weekend qualifying events.

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Update:

The Games will resume today at 11am. See the events below.

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The 2024 CrossFit Games were abruptly halted following the tragic death of athlete Lazar Dukic during the first individual event.

Dukic drowned during a swim portion of the competition, casting a shadow over the entire event and leading to the immediate cancellation of all Day 1 activities.

As discussions continue regarding the future of this year’s Games, here is a detailed, factual account of the events as they unfolded.

Timeline of Events on Day 1 of the 2024 CrossFit Games

7:00 am: Event 1 Begins

The day started with individual athletes assembling at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas, for Event 1, titled “Lake Day.” The athletes, including Lazar Dukic, prepared to compete in a challenging swim-run event under clear skies.

7:30 am: Concerns Arise

Athlete David Shorunke was watching the Livestream of the event, tracking his friends and fellow competitors, including Lazar Dukic, who was his pick for winning the event. As the lead swimmers, including Dukic, neared the finish line, Shorunke made his way down to the shore.

7:38 am: Final Sight of Dukic

Tia-Clair Toomey crossed the finish line, concluding her swim. During the Livestream, Dukic was last seen in the background, struggling in the water. Moments later, spectators near the shore noticed Dukic in distress.

7:40 am: Dukic Goes Missing

Shorunke observed fellow competitor Emma cross the finish line and went to check in on the athletes. Upon arrival, he found Dukic’s partner, Anja, in tears, unable to locate him.

At this time, two women approached CrossFit Games staff, urgently reporting that they had seen someone go under the water and had called for help, but no action had been taken.

Shorunke tried to reassure Anja, highlighting Dukic’s strong swimming abilities.

Meanwhile, concern deepened as Shorunke saw Luka, Dukic’s brother, and Anja running frantically around the event site, still unable to find him.

Shorunke attempted to assist by asking event staff about search efforts along the shoreline and in the reeds, suspecting that Dukic might have swum to shore in exhaustion. Some areas had been searched, but others had not.

7:45 am: Commentators Note Dukic’s Absence

On the Livestream, commentator Chase Ingraham expressed concern, noting that Dukic had not crossed the finish line. He speculated that it could have been a chip malfunction or a misidentification of athletes. However, by this time, alarm was growing among those on-site.

8:00 am: Emergency Response Activated

The event officially concluded, but Dukic had still not surfaced. The Fort Worth Fire Department received a call about a possible drowning at Marine Creek Lake. Meanwhile, team events scheduled to start at 8:00 am were suddenly canceled, and a rescue boat was seen entering the lake.

8:15 am: Search Efforts Intensify

Shorunke, along with athletes Moorad and Marconi, entered the water themselves, searching for Dukic near the last orange buoy where he was last seen. Despite their efforts, the water was too deep and murky to make any progress. Around 20 to 30 minutes later, the Fort Worth Fire Department’s dive team arrived and took over the search.

9:00 am: Online Speculation and CrossFit’s Response

As news spread, speculation mounted online regarding Dukic’s whereabouts. By 9:15 am, CrossFit had made the Livestream private and shortly after deleted three Instagram posts related to the first event. The silence from official channels fueled further concern.

10:00 am: Media Reports Emerge

Local media began reporting on the situation. WFAA, an ABC-affiliate in Fort Worth, noted that emergency crews were responding to a drowning at the lake where the CrossFit event was taking place. Barbell Spin reported that Dukic had not finished the event and that search operations were ongoing.

10:30 am: Body Recovered

CBS News Texas reported that a body had been recovered from the lake. Their footage showed first responders pulling the body from the water and placing it in a body bag. This development confirmed the worst fears of those involved.

11:42 am: Press Conference Confirms Death

In a press conference held by CrossFit CEO Don Faul, Dave Castro, and members of the Fort Worth Fire and Police Departments, officials confirmed that a death had occurred during Event 1. However, they withheld the identity of the athlete until next of kin were notified.

The Aftermath: Discussions About the Future of the CrossFit Games

4:00 pm: Meeting with Athletes

Later in the day, athletes were called to Dickies Arena to discuss the future of the Games with CrossFit organizers. The meeting, which lasted over 90 minutes, saw some athletes leave early while others continued discussions about whether to proceed with the competition.

4:38 pm: Official Announcement of Dukic’s Death

CrossFit issued an official statement at 4:38 pm, confirming the death of Lazar Dukic. The statement expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to Dukic’s family, friends, and fellow athletes. CrossFit also noted that they would provide further updates as more information became available.

Current Status: Uncertainty Surrounds the 2024 CrossFit Games

6:35 pm: No Decision on Continuation

By the evening, no decision had been made regarding the continuation of the 2024 CrossFit Games. Representatives from various groups, including athletes and coaches, were still engaged in discussions with CrossFit HQ to determine the next steps.

Investigation and Reflections

In the aftermath of this tragedy, questions are being raised about how one of the strongest athletes, both a skilled runner and swimmer, could have drowned so close to the finish line in full view of lifeguards, medical personnel, and spectators. An investigation is ongoing to uncover the circumstances that led to this devastating incident.

Supporting the Dukic Family

A GoFundMe page has been established to support Lazar Dukic’s family during this difficult time. Those wishing to contribute can do so through this page, providing financial assistance to his loved ones in their time of need.

2024 Crossfit Games Schedule for August 9

11am – A Tribute to Lazar Ðukić

1:20 pm: Workout 2 – Midline Climb

For time:

50 deadlifts (155/225 lb)

5 rope climbs

30/50 ski-erg calories

5 rope climbs

50 GHD sit-ups

5 rope climbs

50 GHD sit-ups

5 rope climbs

30/50 ski-erg calories

5 rope climbs

50 deadlifts 

6:30 pm: Workout 3 – Firestorm

3 rounds for time of:

Echo-bike calories (11/15)

11 burpees over barricade

9:30pm: Workout 4 – Track and Field

For time:

1,600-meter run

Then, at the 12-minute mark:

50-yard sprint

50-yard bag carry (70/100 lb)

75-yard sprint

75-yard bag carry

100-yard sprint

The 2024 Texas Pro is scheduled for Aug. 9-10, 2024, at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, TX. This IFBB Pro League event will feature eight divisions and over 140 athletes.

If they have not already qualified, the winners of these contests qualify for the 2024 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on the weekend of Oct. 10-13, 2024. If the winner was previously qualified, no qualification will be awarded.

2024 Texas Pro Roster

The full lineup for all eight contests is below, with names in alphabetical order:

Men’s Open

Aleksandr Besedin (United States)

Lewis Breed (United Kingdom)

Christian Caldwell (Australia)

Bobby Cartalemi (United States)

Yi-Shan Cheng (China)

Nathan Epler (United States)

Stephen Frazier (United States)

Dorian Haywood (United States)

Jordan Hutchinson (United States)

Andrew Jacked (United Arab Emirates)

Anthony Jehl (France)

Felix Norman (United States)

Carlos Philbrick (United Kingdom)

Josue Plascencia (United States)

Nathan Styles (United Kingdom)

Mariusz Tomczuk (Poland)

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Marcello Alfonsi (Canada)

Muhammed Alzidan (United States)

Francisco Barrios Vlk (Brazil)

Travis Charles (United States)

Phillip Chiero (United States)

Marcus Costa (United States)

Anthony Deherrera (United States)

Stephen Didoshak (Canada)

Cameron George (Australia)

Marshall Harris (United States)

Boas Henrique (Brazil)

Jordan Janowitz (United States)

Jason Joseph (United States)

Hameed Juma (Bahrain)

Todd Lee (United States)

Shane Stewart (United States)

Jordan Wise (United States)

Morad Zahir (Morocco)

Classic Physique

Gabriel Aguirre (Mexico)

Yashar Anbari (Mexico)

Dancovea Anderson (United States)

Zay Anyasor (United States)

Chase Bergner (United States)

Colin Brannagan (United States)

Joe Brighty (United Kingdom)

Rashaad Brooks (United States)

Alex Cambronero (United States)

Dom Carter (United States)

Alex Connors (Australia)

Tony Davis (United States)

Austin Espy (United States)

Dino Estrada (United States)

Carl Gauthier (Canada)

Tommy Harmer Tran (United States)

George Kawalawu (Liberia)

Laszlo Kiraly (Hungary)

Jon Lofthouse (United Kingdom)

Jesus Martinez (United States)

Matheus Menegate (Brazil)

Lamarcus Morris (United States)

Kelvin Ogbebor (United States)

Olushomo Oni (United States)

Kennedy Onochie (United States)

Raymond Petty (United States)

Hamzah Saeed (United States)

Zac Smith (Australia)

Jimmy Tonkinson (United Kingdom)

Alexander Westermeier (Germany)

Gabriel Zancanelli (Brazil)

Benjamin Zimmerman (United States)

Men’s Physique

Ommie Ali (United Arab Emirates)

Anthony Asberry (United States)

Ricardo Cenat (United States)

James Davis (United States)

Stevelon Dennis (United States)

Tan Dhaliwal (United States)

Brandon Downs (United States)

Anthony Gardley (United States)

Chance Harper (United States)

Jorge Hernandez (United States)

Brodee Jarrell (United States)

Burak King (United States)

Mohamed Lutfalla (Bahrain)

Jeremiah Maxey (United States)

Michael Otule (United States)

Justo Scott (United States)

Marcell Shippen (United States)

Ahmed Shokry (Egypt)

Mario Stewart (United States)

Jared Stroman (United States)

Junpei Taguchi (Japan)

Nicholas Thomas (United States)

Micah Thomas Jr. (United States)

Aaron Thuraisingham (New Zealand)

Cordell Waddey (United States)

Antoine Weatherspoon (United States)

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Alexis Davis (United States)

Yesenia Fuentes (United States)

Nelly Gonzalez (Mexico)

Gabriela Linhartova (Czech Republic)

Mandi Morgan (United States)

Kelsey Newby (United States)

Lena Ramsteiner (Germany)

Jessica Reyes Padilla (United States)

Vee Sajousse (United States)

Karen Vitor (Brazil)

Bikini

Marnie Al-Saraf (United Kingdom)

Samantha Bartley (United States)

Treasure Boston (United States)

Tamekia Carter (United States)

Sammy Jo Childers (United States)

Marisa Coutinho (Portugal)

Stacy Deville (United States)

Lawna Dunbar (United States)

Kaylie Fountain (United States)

Brenda Garay – Alexander (United States)

Sasa He (China)

Nicole Hermanson (United States)

Lauren Kralovec (United States)

Bree’anna Lucero (United States)

Suzie Laura Matthews (Denmark)

Samantha Mcnamara (United States)

Ekaterina Opekunova (Russia)

Elisa Pecini (Brazil)

Kerigan Pike (United States)

Emily Pribula (United States)

Lisa Reith (Germany)

Lindsey Tucker-Broussard (United States)

Women’s Physique

Alyssa Benford (United States)

Zama Benta (Brazil)

Tatiana Bulut (Turkey)

Pamela Canfield (United States)

Sammica Cash (United States)

Modesta Halby (Denmark)

Ana Harias (United States)

Sheronica Henton (United States)

Erin Hughes (United States)

Jeanette Johansson (Sweden)

Adriana Johnson (United States)

Marina Kassinopoullou (Cyprus)

Alyssa Kiessling (United States)

Lexi Lowery (United States)

Shae Queen (United States)

Paula Ranta (Finland)

Blanca Rodrigues (United States)

Victoria Sargent (United States)

Nicole Wojciechowski (United States)

Katie Younger (United States)

Wellness

Jessica Alvarado (United States)

Jasmine Baker (New Zealand)

Carla Banegas (Bolivia)

Stefanie Blaine (United States)

Kassandra Gillis (Canada)

Grecia Hernandez (United States)

Marcela Mattos (Brazil)

Lisa Meiswinkel (Germany)

Celeste Morales (United States)

Alyssa Muoio (United States)

Natasha Novak (United Kingdom)

Hayley Overall (United Kingdom)

Amber Pacheco (United States)

Dannii Pickstock (United Kingdom)

Tracy Williams (United States)

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Men’s Open Athletes to Watch

The main event is the Men’s Open show. The three athletes below are among the favorites to win.

Andrew Jacked

Andrew Jacked is the two-time defending champion of this contest. He is coming off a fifth-place finish at the 2023 Mr. Olympia contest. He was previously entered in the 2024 Arnold Classic and Arnold Classic UK contests earlier in the season but withdrew from both. That makes the 2024 Texas Pro his 2024 season debut.

Jordan Hutchinson

Jordan Hutchinson is coming off a third-place finish at the 2024 Tampa Pro and fifth at the 2024 Chicago Pro. This will be his third contest of the 2024 season. He was fifth at this contest in 2023.

Lewis Breed

Breed placed fifth in Tampa, his 2024 season debut, and fourth in the 2023 Texas Pro. The fourth-year pro seeks his first pro win and Olympia qualification.

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CrossFit Director of Sport, Dave Castro, addressed the community in a short video posted on his YouTube channel on Aug. 8. 

Castro began by saying some words about Lazar Đukić, who died during Event 1 of the 2024 CrossFit Games. He then briefly touched upon the discussions that took place on Thursday night when it was decided the Games would resume on Friday, Aug. 9. 

“It’s been an incredibly difficult day with the incident today with Lazar, and I’m mourning just like our community is. Just like the family is. And trying to focus on what we can do for them and how we can make it better with what we’re able to do with this small thing we have,” Castro said.

Athlete representatives — including individuals, teams, and coaches — and members of Đukić’s family had lengthy meetings on Thursday afternoon and evening to determine a path forward for the rest of the competition. The plan involves continuing the Games on Friday, August 9, beginning with a tribute to Đukić.

Castro didn’t provide any more details about the discussions, saying, “I want his family to be what we’re all thinking right now and what we focus on.”

Castro ended the video by saying, “Maybe tomorrow I’ll be able to speak more, but tonight, this is it. Thank you, and I’m sorry.”

Here is Friday’s full CrossFit Games schedule:

10 a.m. – Special tribute honoring Lazar Đukić

11 a.m. – Team event

12:20 p.m. – Individual event

4:50 p.m. – Team event

5:35 p.m. – Individual event

7:55 p.m. – Team event at Farrington Field

8:35 p.m. – Individual event at Farrington Field

10 p.m. – Competition ends for the day

* All times are CDT

Featured Image: Dave Castro / YouTube

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Partners increase scholarships from 25 to 30, offering more opportunities for aspiring fitness professionals

The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and REIGN Total Body Fuel mark the fifth anniversary of their collaborative scholarship program, which has significantly impacted the careers of aspiring fitness professionals.

Launched in 2020, the ISSA x REIGN Scholarship Program has awarded over 100 ISSA Master Trainer certifications, providing recipients with the education and tools to advance in the fitness industry.

Kurt Mangum II, ISSA’s vice president of strategic partnerships, highlights the program’s success: “Over the past 5 years, our partnership with REIGN has been transformative, empowering more than 100 students to pursue their dreams in fitness education. This milestone underscores our commitment to expanding access to quality fitness education and fostering the next generation of health and wellness leaders.”

To commemorate the fifth anniversary, ISSA and REIGN have increased the annual scholarship awards from 25 to 30 for 2024. Recipients receive a robust education in personal training, nutrition and fitness programming. Additionally, scholarship winners can participate in the ISSA and REIGN Ambassador Programs to further develop their careers.

“This scholarship has given me the tools to take training to new levels for my clients, as well as for myself,” shared Nadine Lee, a 2020 scholarship recipient.

“As a Master Trainer, I’ve completed my personal training certification, as well as specializations in nutrition and transformation. The flexibility and supportive nature of this program have given someone like me, a mom with a separate career, a chance to pursue my passions in fitness.”

Registration for the scholarship opens on Monday, August 12, 2024, and closes on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The first 15 winners will be announced on August 27, 2024. A second application window will open in Q4, with specific dates to be announced in September, and another 15 winners will be selected before the end of the year. ISSA and REIGN seek applicants passionate about fitness and dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of their communities.

Dan McHugh, Monster Energy Global CMO, reflects on the partnership: “REIGN Total Body Fuel consumers are passionate fitness enthusiasts, and our partnership with ISSA over the last 5 years has been immensely rewarding. Supporting the ISSA Master Trainer Scholarships aligns perfectly with our commitment to empowering individuals in their fitness journeys, reinforcing our brand’s dedication to enhancing performance and healthy living within our community.”

To learn more or to apply for the ISSA x REIGN Scholarship Program, visit issaonline.com/reign. 

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The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are well underway. Day three of weightlifting at the Games kicked off with the Men’s 89-kilogram event at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time in the South Paris Arena.

If you’re playing catch-up, here’s what went down on Aug. 8:

Women’s 59-Kilogram Results & Recap

Men’s 73-Kilogram Results & Recap

BarBend will update this page as the event progresses, including podium results and a play-by-play of the competition from start to finish. Stay tuned!

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2024 Olympics: Men’s 89KG Weightlifting

Karlos Nasar (BUL): 396

Yeison Lopez (COL): 392

Keydomar Vallenilla-Sanchez (VEN): 385

Mir Mostafa Javadi (IRI): 384

Karim Abokahla (EGY): 381

Antonino Pizzolato (ITA): 380

Marin Robu (MDA): 378

Andranik Karapetyan (ARM): 377

Yu Dongju (KOR): 375

Boady Santavy (CAN): 372, Reallocation

Kyle Bruce (AUS): 336, Continental

Romain Imadouchene (FRA): Host

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2024 Olympics Men’s 89-Kilogram Weightlifting Results

Men’s 89-Kilogram Podium

Gold:

Silver:

Bronze:

Event Recap — Snatch

Event Recap — Clean & Jerk

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2024 Olympics Weightlifting Schedule

Weightlifting events will be held at the 2024 Olympics from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. Catch all the action live by referring to the full schedule below. All times are in Eastern Standard Time and are subject to change:

Wednesday, August 7

9:00 AM: Men’s 61KG

1:30 PM: Women’s 49KG

Thursday, August 8

9:00 AM: Women’s 59KG

1:30 PM: Men’s 73KG

Friday, August 9

9:00 AM: Men’s 89KG

1:30 PM: Women’s 71KG

Saturday, August 10

5:30 AM: Men’s 102KG

10:00 AM: Women’s 81KG

2:30 PM: Men’s +102KG

Sunday, August 11

5:30 AM: Women’s +81KG

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