Austin Peay Alum Wes Kitts Finishes Eighth in Paris Olympics Weightlifting
August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news:
By Brian Dunn
PARIS, France -- Austin Peay State University graduate Wes Kitts competed in the Olympic weightlifting competition on Saturday, representing Team USA in the 102-kilogram division. Kitts finished eighth overall, matching his performance from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
In the competition, Kitts lifted 172 kilograms (380 pounds) in the snatch but failed at 17 . . .
By Brian Dunn
PARIS, France -- Austin Peay State University graduate Wes Kitts competed in the Olympic weightlifting competition on Saturday, representing Team USA in the 102-kilogram division. Kitts finished eighth overall, matching his performance from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
In the competition, Kitts lifted 172 kilograms (380 pounds) in the snatch but failed at 17 . . .