Hampton Morris earns bronze at weightlifting worlds after jury decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Hampton Morris captured a bronze medal in the 65kg division at the World Weightlifting Championships in China. His final lift of 189 kilograms was initially deemed successful by referees, only to be overturned by a jury citing elbow movement. This decision came after Morris was briefly listed as the world champion, aiming to become the first U.S. man to win a senior world title since 1969. He previously secured bronze in the 61kg division at the 2024 Paris Games. Morris expressed pride in his performance, highlighting his potential for future competitions.
- •Morris lifted 189 kilograms in his final attempt.
- •He was initially declared the champion before the jury's reversal.
- •This marks his second consecutive bronze medal at world championships.
- •Morris won bronze in the 61kg division at the 2024 Paris Games.
- •He aims for further improvement in future competitions.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Hampton Morris takes bronze at weightlifting worlds after dramatic final lift, jury decision
"Hampton Morris nearly became the first U.S. man to win a senior world weightlifting title since 1969.
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