The 21-year-old American weightlifter, Olivia Reeves, most recently won a gold medal at the 2024 IWF World Cup in Phuket, which is a mandatory event for the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifying, solidifying her entry there. She was born on April 19, 2003.
Even though she was still a junior athlete, Reeves began competing in senior-level international weightlifting events in 2022. She participated in five international competitions in 2023, all at the senior division, with her best finish at the Pan-American Games winning gold in the 81 kg division; her other four finishes were bronze in 71 kg.
At the 2024 IWF World Cup in Phuket, Reeves won gold medals for lifting a 268-kilogram total (590.8 pounds), in the women's 71-kilogram event with a 118-kilogram snatch (260.1 pounds), and a 150-kilogram clean & jerk (330.6 pounds).
Quick facts on Olivia Reeves Coach
| Coach Name | Steve Fauer |
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| DOB | - |
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| College Team | Former Nebraska and Vanderbilt Universities |
| Occupation | Speed and Strength Coach (Head Coach) |
| Sports | Weightlifting |
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Olivia Reeves’ Coach
Olivia Reeves' coach is Steve Fauer as of May 2024. Having been the gym's owner for 27 years, Fauer has experience as a strength coach, having held positions with the 1996 squad USA Olympic women's crew team, Lee University, the University of Nebraska, McCallie School, and Vanderbilt University.
Although organizations at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC) have to be student-run, he has always been interested in launching a club for college students. He welcomed all members of the UTC Weightlifting Club into his gym when Callaway and McKinney (founders of the club) presented him with the proposal.
Fauer urged young learners not to be afraid because even the strongest individuals may not know how to lift. All you really need, he replied, is a decent pair of shoes. According to Fauer, Reeves has an advantage over other lifters because of her capacity to manage the psychological strain of competing internationally.
Olivia Reeves’ Achievements
| Year | Venue | Kg. | Snatch (kg) | Clean & Jerk (kg) | Total | Rank |
| Rank | Rank | |||||
| World Championships | ||||||
| 2021 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | 71 kg | 2 | 6 | 231 | 4 |
| 2022 | Bogotá, Colombia | 71 kg | 9 | 3 | 245 | 5 |
| 2023 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 71 kg | 3 | 2 | 253 | 3 |
| Pan American Games | ||||||
| 2023 | Santiago, Chile | 81 kg | — | — | 258 | 1 |
| Pan American Championships | ||||||
| 2023 | Bariloche, Argentina | 71 kg | 3 | 1 | 247 | 3 |
| IWF World Cup | ||||||
| 2024 | Phuket, Thailand | 71 kg | 1 | 1 | 268 | 1 |
FAQ's On Olivia Reeves Coach
A. Olivia Reeves' coach is Steve Fauer, who, with 27 years of experience, has coached various teams, including the USA Olympic women's crew team.
A. Olivia Reeves trains for two hours on four days a week, with different versions of snatch, clean & jerk, or squat.
A. Olivia Reeves began lifting due to CrossFit, in the fourth grade, around nine-ten years old.
A. Olivia Reeves competes in the 71 kg. weight class.
A. Olivia Reeves is a weightlifter in the 71 kg category, a junior world record holder and the 2024 IWF Cup champion.
