[2015 USA WEIGHTLIFTING HALL OF FAME]


KARYN MARSHALL AND TARA NOTT CUNNINGHAM INDUCTED INTO IWF HALL OF FAME


By Anna Resman At the 2015 IWF World Weightlifting Cham-


pionships in late November, two American athletes were awarded an extremely pres- tigious honor. Doctor Karyn Marshall (Mon- mouth Beach, N.J.) and Tara Nott Cunning- ham (State College, Penn.) were inducted into the IWF Weightlifting Hall of Fame. There has only been one female weightlifter, Mária Takács (Hungary), inducted prior to Marshall and Nott Cunningham. Takács re- ceived the honor in 2006. Prior to Marshall and Nott Cunningham, only three Ameri- cans have been inducted – lifter Tommy Kono (1993), IWF Honorary Life President Clarence H. Johnson (1993), and lifter Nor- bert Schemansky (1997).


my two-year-old takes a nap. During this time, I try to get as much done as I can. In mid afternoon, I pick up my three boys from school. When we get home, I help them with homework, feed everyone dinner, and then shuttle to different sports practices. The day ends with getting all of them in bed (hope- fully) before 9.


TARA NOTT CUNNINGHAM


the USA Weightlifting Board of Directors, and the United States Olympic Commit- tees’ Athlete Advisory Council. She currently serves on the United States Olympic Com- mittee’s Ethics Committee and has been in this position for over four years. USA Weightlifting took some time to catch


up with Marshall and Nott Cunningham – to look back on their successful lifting careers and talk about what they are up to today.


What does your day-to-day look like today?


KARYN MARSHALL Marshall paved the way for women in


weightlifting and has set an incredible number of American and world records throughout her career. In 1985, she was the first women to officially clean and jerk over 300 lbs; she is also the first women in history to snatch over 200 lbs. During the inaugural women’s World Weightlifting Championships in 1987, she won three gold medals. Marshall was inducted into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2010 by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Nott Cunningham was the first American


woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal at the inaugural Olympic Games for women in 2000. An American had not won Olym- pic Gold in weightlifting since Chuck Vinci in 1960. She also went on to compete at the 2004 Games. Nott Cunningham has been very involved in the Olympic movement throughout her career – including the At- lanta Committee for the Olympic Games,


Chiropractic in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. I opened this private practice in partnership with Dr. Dennis Cronk, and we specialize in treating athletes. While we see all types of clients – kids, seniors, families – we are especially in tune with athletes given our backgrounds in sport. I have been in prac- tice for 21 years and love it. I have been able to channel all of my energy from weightlift- ing into chiropractic. Working out remains as a big part of my life. My first love is weightlifting, and my second love is Cross- fit. I am 59 years old, and Crossfit keeps me fit and active today.


M:


– it starts early and ends late. At least one, if not all of my kids, are up by 6:30 a.m. We eat breakfast, do school work and get ready for school. I drive four of my kids to school and then head to the YMCA to coach two women in weightlifting. After coaching and working out myself, I pick up my five-year- old at preschool and make lunch for my two youngest. A nice break in the day is when


NC: As a mom of five, my day is full I am a chiropractor at Champion Do you still lift weights? M: Yes. I have continued to compete in


USA Weightlifting National Championships throughout the years, though not recently. I participate in Crossfit competitions, includ- ing The Open each year. In 2011, I earned a spot in the Crossfit Games and placed sixth in the 55-60 masters division.


week with the two women that I coach. After abdominal surgery in 2000 and five C-sec- tions, I am happy I can still do the Olympic lifts – but I keep it light.


NC:


to attend the World Championships to re- ceive an award – but did not receive any in- formation on the type of award. I feel hon- ored, grateful, and so happy. There is only one female and two Americans that have been inducted prior to Tara and I – so this is a huge milestone not only for women, but for the United States.


M:


Houston by the IWF, I thought it was to be honored as the first female Olympic Gold Medalist. They did not tell me that I was go- ing to be inducted into the IWF Weightlift- ing Hall of Fame. I am humbled and grate- ful for the induction. I view this induction as a tribute and recognition of the 85 women from over 32 countries who competed in the 2000 Olympic Games – when women’s weightlifting made its Olympic debut.


NC:


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When I was invited to come to


What are your thoughts on being inducted into the IWF Weightlift- ing Hall of Fame?


It came as a surprise. I was invited Yes. I lift weights four days a


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