We return to weightlifting on Off The Podium as we sit down with Australian Tokyo Olympian Matthew Lydement to talk about his journey from team sports to the Olympic stage. Matthew discusses working with two-time Olympian Damon Kelly, competing in Turkmenistan and the experiences that shaped his rise through weightlifting. He also reveals which uniquely Australian sporting event he’d love to see added as a demonstration sport at Brisbane 2032!

We return to weightlifting on Off The Podium as we sit down with Belgian Olympian Nina Sterckx to talk about her journey from gymnastics to Tokyo 2020. Nina reveals how a simple training exercise set her on the path to weightlifting, the significance of her Olympic qualification for Belgium, and the emotions of competing at the Games. She also shares what happened when her Tokyo performance went viral and her phone suddenly exploded with messages!

We get our first taste of weightlifting on Off The Podium as we sit down with Australian Olympian Kiana Elliott to talk about her journey from gymnastics to the Tokyo Olympics. Kiana opens up about quickly rising through the sport, overcoming the disappointment of narrowly missing Rio 2016, and finally representing Australia in Tokyo. We also hear about arm wrestling athletes in the Olympic Village and why TikTok might not be in her future!