Olympics-Weightlifting-American Reeves wins women's 71kg gold

Paris 2024 Olympics - Weightlifting - Women's 71kg - South Paris Arena 6, Paris, France - August 09, 2024. Olivia Reeves of United States in action. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

PARIS (Reuters) - Olivia Reeves of the United States won the Olympic gold medal in the women's 71kg weightlifting on Friday.

Mari Sanchez of Colombia took silver and Angie Palacios of Ecuador claimed the bronze.