NBC Olympics 2024

Beauty in strength: Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen brings body-positive message to the Paris Olympics

Weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen will make her Olympic debut in Paris at the age of 33.

By NBC Olympics

Published July 19, 2024 9:12 AM

USA Weightlifting

Mary Theisen-Lappen shares her unique path to the top of the sport of weightlifting, along with a message she hopes to send while competing at the Paris Olympics.

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