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Red Wolves to recognize hometown gold medalist with “Olivia Reeves Champions Corner”

By USLLeagueOne.com Staff, 08/28/24, 5:30PM EDT

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Chattanooga native became first American to win gold in Olympic weightlifting since 2000


Chattanooga native became first American to win gold in Olympic weightlifting since 2000 | Image Credit: Chattanooga Red Wolves SC

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Chattanooga Red Wolves SC today announced that Section 117 of CHI Memorial Stadium will be titled the "Olivia Reeves Champions Corner" in honor of the Chattanooga native claiming a gold medal in the Women's 71kg at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris - the United States' first gold medal in weightlifting since 2000. Reeves was previously celebrated at CHI Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 13 ahead of her trip to Paris.

The naming honor will include a pre-match recognition and ceremonial coin toss by Reeves on Saturday, Sept. 7 ahead of the Red Wolves' USL League One match against Forward Madison FC.

"I'm looking forward to spending the evening with the Red Wolves," said Reeves. "With this being my second invite to a game, I'm grateful to have built a relationship with the team. Having a piece of CHI Memorial Stadium dedicated in my name is a real honor and something I'll cherish."

"It's really quite an honor to have Olivia become such an important part of CHI Memorial Stadium and Chattanooga Red Wolves SC," said Chattanooga President and General Manager Sean McDaniel. "She represents all the great things in a champion, so to have her name and her winning pedigree associated with our club and our stadium is very special to us."


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