Ex-Arizona Swimmer and Former Weightlifting Pan American Champion Settles for Silver in 2023

Amidst the fierce competition of the 2023 Pan American Games, the incredible feat of a weightlifting legend stands out. This inspirational achievement transcends the boundaries of sports and the unyielding pursuit of excellence. The story belongs to a former Arizona State Swimmer who recently added another medal to his collection. 

Representing the USA in the 387 kg category, weightlifting sensation, Keiser Witte is a force to be reckoned with. Nonetheless, Keiser Witte took home bronze in the 2019 Pan Games in the 387 kg category. However, he bested his 2019 performance by winning silver in 387 Kg category in the 2023 Pan Am games.

Keiser Witte shined bright in the arena

Introducing USA’s one of the most celebrated and exceptionally gifted weightlifting legends, Keiser Witte. The former 2021 Pan American Games Champion has managed to keep up with the expectations of his fans.

A tweet by USA Weightlifting read, “Keiser Witte battled to a silver medal at +102 kg! Witte set a 2 kg personal record in the clean and jerk with today’s result. SN 187, C&J 222, T 409″

Even Though Keiser Witte did not stand atop the podium in the Pan American Games +102 kg category, he managed to clinch a silver medal. He accomplished silver in the Pan Am Games 2023. Furthermore, Keiser Witte had a heartbreaking near miss by just 1 kg, leading to settle with a silver medal. 

In the same weightlifting event at Pan American Games 2023, Columbia’s Rafael Cerro clinched gold. Ecuador’s Dixon Arroyo settled with a bronze as he lifted 371 Kg. Although Keiser did not make it to first, he added a silver medal to the USA’s collection of medals. 

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Eventually, two times World Team Member and three times National Champion has another medal to be added to his collection. Notably, his recent win at the Pan American Games 2023 did not promise a spot at the forthcoming Olympics 2024. As per the Qualification given by the International Olympic Committee for weightlifting, athletes will not be allotted Olympic spots based on points. 

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Instead, weightlifters will have the edge over others as they will be allotted Olympics Spot based on their best competition total. Therefore, Keiser has an opportunity to clinch a spot at the Paris Olympics 2024. This can be achieved by performing better in the upcoming weightlifting events. Overall, Keiser’s Pan American Silver medal has a more significant impact on his upcoming weightlifting events. 

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