Olivia Selemaia

Olivia Selemaia is a 19-year-old weightlifter from Auckland, New Zealand, who began her journey in the sport through CrossFit at the age of 9. She has since developed a strong passion for weightlifting, finding joy in the discipline and control it provides. Competing in the 69kg category, Selemaia has shattered multiple records, including junior and senior national and Oceania records, with personal bests of 103kg in the snatch and 123kg in the clean and jerk. Her long-term aspirations include competing at the LA Olympics, where she aims not just to participate but to contend for a podium finish.