VARIED NOT RANDOM #169: 2024 OLYMPIAN MARY THEISEN-LAPPEN: CLEAN & JERK 163KG, SNATCH 120KG

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VARIED NOT RANDOM #169: 2024 OLYMPIAN MARY THEISEN-LAPPEN: CLEAN & JERK 163KG, SNATCH 120KG

Mary Theisen-Lappen is an American weightlifter who recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. She has a lifetime best of 163 kg (358 lbs.) for the clean & jerk and 120 kg (264 lbs.) for the snatch. Pat & Adrian talk with Mary about training, life, and her journey to the Olympics.

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Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you’ve come to the right place.

ABOUT PAT

Pat Sherwood has held credentials up to & including being a Level 4 CrossFit Coach. He worked for CrossFit, Inc for 14 years in various roles including media, health & seminar staff. He is married with 3 kids. He is the owner of CrossFit Linchpin, enjoys ice cream & hates handstand push-ups.

ABOUT BOZ

Boz started dabbling with CrossFit at the end of 2004 and got his L1 in early 2006. He has coached at:

  • San Francisco CrossFit: 2006-2011
  • CrossFit Brisbane (Australia): 2011
  • Huntress CrossFit/The Tuxedo Social club (his low-key garage-gym ): 2014-2021

He’s also worked for CrossFit from 2007-present in various roles on the Seminar team, Education department and the CrossFit Games. “I love this stuff!”