Mollie King
Mollie King is a talented 17-year-old weightlifter from Wanganui, New Zealand, who has made a name for herself in the sport after being inspired by her early involvement in CrossFit. Competing in the 87kg division, she has set impressive personal bests, including a 96kg snatch and a 116kg clean and jerk, totalling 212kg. King is passionate about the increasing participation of young women in weightlifting, a traditionally male-dominated sport, and is focused on her future goals, including competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Recent news mentions
Stuart Broad was seen enjoying the action with his wife and pop star Mollie King, best known for her chart-topping hits with The Saturdays.
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India· 2025-06-30
Mollie King claims two medals at world champs in Peru and broke several records.
On The Up: Whanganui weightlifter Mollie King claims two medals at world champs in Peru
New Zealand· 2025-05-07
Seventeen-year-old Mollie King from Wanganui, who will compete in the 87kg division at the event, told the Herald her passion for the sport stemmed from her heavy involvement in CrossFit as a youngster.
Women outnumber men in NZ weightlifting, driven by CrossFit boomNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
