Cheryl Haworth

[fflo]

Just found out about this woman. How could I have missed her?

Comments

[eve-l-incarnata.livejournal.com]

Is she an Olympic lifter? I tend not to watch the Olympics, but if they have women weight lifters, I just might.

[lovelikeyeast.livejournal.com]

Beats me! I'm excited to see her compete this week. I just happened to catch a few minutes of the women's lightweight lifters, and oh my fuck. Thailand and Indonesia had fierce competitors! Well, to me, anyway. I know nothing of the sport and just gawk.

[fflo.livejournal.com]

Yep! Apparently there are two U.S. women lifting. I don't know the schedule for TV coverage yet.

[groovesinorbit]

That's excellent. Is there more coverage of weightlifting scheduled, or is it all done now?

[lovelikeyeast.livejournal.com]

Nope, much more to come. Posted from another list.

[fflo.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Are these generally on TV about when they happen, do ya know?

Looks like Cheryl's Saturday...

[fflo.livejournal.com]

http://www.athens2004.com/en/WeightliftingWomen/results?rsc=WLW026A01&frag=WLW026A01_C51

SAT 21 AUG 2004 - Start Time: 16:30 (GMT??)

[lovelikeyeast.livejournal.com]

Yep (minus the 7 hour time difference).

Here's NBC's schedule for weightlifting. I wasn't sure who was broadcasting it, so there ya go. xoxo

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Damn, that's awesome!

[disclaimerwill.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I'll have to watch her! Doesn't make up for my apparently missing Bjork at the opening ceremonies, of course, but still.

[fflo.livejournal.com]

BEH said the commentators (incl. Katie Couric?) talked over Bjork's performance nearly constantly.

Re: Looks like Cheryl's Saturday...

[groovesinorbit]

Very cool. Thanks for the link.

[groovesinorbit]

Fabulous. Thanks!

Cheryl rocks!

[masculine-lady.livejournal.com]

Yeah, this woman is an inspiration to me. She is something of a phenom, and at 300 lbs, is probably the heaviest American female Olympian. She might even be the heaviest woman period, I know that she is generally at the top of the female super heavyweights, her weight class.
If you find her interesting, I could do some deadlifts for you some time. I'm not nearly as strong as Cheryl, but I'd give it my best shot. ;)

[maffick.livejournal.com]

Yay! women weight-lifters rock!
I know the other U.S. one--she's quite a celebrity, in her own right.

[tajoren.livejournal.com]

I know..Ain't she cool??

Re: Cheryl rocks!

[fflo.livejournal.com]

At the risk of getting a reputation for being someone who "likes to watch," I have to admit I'd like to see that some time!

[fflo.livejournal.com]

yes, indeed!

Re: Cheryl rocks!

[masculine-lady.livejournal.com]

not a problem. my baby thinks deadlifts are a little boring to watch, and I am always glad to have someone there...I did 50 deadlifts last night, so it'll be at least a week till I do some more, however-
We'll have to wait a little while, as my garage is still full of garage sale remainders, and I have been working out elsewhere. But you are welcome to come over next time I do some at home!

Re: Cheryl rocks!

[fflo.livejournal.com]

kewl

[fflo.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dude! Wow. I guess we'll have to have coffee after dinner Sat. night. Or are you going to try to be in bed early, since you've got such an early flight?

[groovesinorbit]

Yay!

[eve-l-incarnata.livejournal.com]

If I think about it, I might tune in. I'm hoping I can get back on track lifting once my shoulder heals. However, I don't have big goals, just fitness.

[groovesinorbit]

So, did you hear about Cheryl's elbow? Damned shame.

[fflo.livejournal.com]

I didn't!

[groovesinorbit]

http://www.savannahnow.com/stories/082204/2388555.shtml