Bodybuilders of color have been integral to the development of their sports, and of lifting culture more generally, for decades. There’s no better time than Black History Month to look back and celebrate some of the most iconic African American physique athletes, from the Golden Age of bodybuilding to the present day. A note …
Pan American Weightlifting Champions Wes Kitts and Alyssa Ritchey on What It Takes to Win Big
Every athlete wants the PR total. The first-place finishes. The victory that seals the title of best in the state, the country, or the world. These golden moments don’t happen just by chance, especially if you want to compete at a high level—and that goes in any sport. For Olympic weightlifters like Wes Kitts …