Wes Kitts Weight

Last Modified Aug 8, 2024 22:25 GMT
Weightlifting - Olympics: Day 11
Weightlifting - Olympics: Day 11

American weightlifter Wesley Kitts, also known as Wes Kitts, is a Knoxville native and was born on May 22, 1990. He initially played football at Austin Peay State University but always had a soft spot for weightlifting because of his late father, Stacy. After five years of training, Kitts squared off at the Olympics and secured the eighth position in the men’s heavyweight category.

The 34-year-old is a three-time gold medalist in the Pan American Championships (2018, 2019, and 2023). He also bagged a silver medal in the 2017 Pan American Championships. Along with this, he also has some experience in the World Championship realm, having participated multiple times (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023) in several events such as the 109 kg (snatch), 102 kg (clean and jerk), and 105 kg.

On April 8, 2024, he qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 by earning a continental spot. He is considered to be among the top-ranked men’s 102 kg lifters in the Pan American region, and this punched his ticket for the Paris Olympics.

How much does Wes Kitts weigh?

Wesley Kitts, also known as Wes Kitts, weighs 108.45 kg, i.e., 239 lb. He specializes in the 109 kg category, the 102 kg category, and the 105 kg weight class. After becoming the Pan American Champion (2018, 2019), Pan American Games Champion (2019), Pan American silver medalist (2017), and setting two American records, he is now set to compete at the Paris Olympics in the men’s 102 kg category.

Wes Kitts’ Other Physical Attributes

Height1.8m or 5.9 ft
Age34

What is Wes Kitts’ height?

Wes Kitts has a height of 5.9 ft, which is 1.8m.

What is Wes Kitts’ age?

Wes Kitts was born on May 22, 1990, which makes him 34 years old, as of August 2024.

FAQ's On Wes Kitts Weight

A. Wes Kitts is from Knoxville, Tennessee.

A. Yes, Wes Kitts did qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

A. Wes Kitts will be competing in the 102 kg category at the Paris Olympics. 

A. He completed his education at Austin Peay State University. 

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