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The Aamras (2025) EP 4-6 Hindi Web SeriesUnited States took home its first weightlifting medal since 2000 last night.

Superhero Sarah Robles received a bronze medal for lifting 126 kilograms (about 278 pounds) in the snatch and 160 kilograms (about 353 pounds) in the clean and jerk, totaling 286 kilograms (about 631 pounds).

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The 28-year-old Olympian was thrilled and emotional to receive the honor (unlike Kim Kuk-hyang of North Korea, who looks devastated to only have won the silver medal).

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Meng Suping of China took home the gold.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14: (L-R) Silver medalist Kuk Hyang Kim of North Korea, Gold medalist Suping Meng of China and bronze medalist Sarah Elizabeth Robles of the United States pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Weightlifting - Women's +75kg Group A on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 2 on August 14, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Credit: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

“This means a lot, to be on the podium and give exposure to our sport at a time when it’s already growing,” Robles told Reuters.

“It’s good not just for me, but for women of size, for women who want to get up off the couch and do something different.”

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Robles' journey to the Olympics was not easy – in between the 2012 and 2016 games, she faced a two-year suspension for steroid use.

According to Reuters, Robles said her ban was, "the result of unknowingly taking an over-the-counter supplement that contained a banned substance."

Despite her suspension, she continued to train and work toward her Olympic dreams. “I know I’m a good and honest person and if I put hard work in I would be able to reach my goals.”

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 14: Sarah Elizabeth Robles of USA competes during the Women's +75kg Group A weightlifting contest on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 2 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 14, 2016. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Credit: Stringer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Robles' inspirational finish goes even further – she is a medal-winning Olympian despite having Madelung's deformity, which causes wrist pain when she lifts.

She is Mexican-American, and she hopes her success will help inspire Latino youth to set Olympic goals.

"My Latino Olympic pals and I hope to inspire the next generation of Hispanic kids to go into the streets, to play and try to become Olympic athletes," she told Fox News Latino.

Congratulations, Sarah!

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