The USA Weightlifting Board of Directors has approved the qualifying totals for the 2017 Nike American Open Finals presented by Rogue Fitness which will run December 7-10 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
The event follows the 2017 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, also held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The inaugural American Open Finals is the culmination of a year-long series of qualifying events, the American Open Series.
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Athletes can qualify for the American Open Finals by either meeting the qualifying totals below or qualifying through the American Open Series. The top 3 overall in each weight category at each American Open Series event will qualify for the American Open Finals. The top 3 youth by Sinclair at the American Open Series events will qualify for the American Open Finals. The top 3 Masters by Sinclair-Malone-Meltzer at American Open Series events will qualify for the American Open Finals.
Registration is now open for the American Open Finals, along with all other national meets in 2017. Click here for the 2017 American Open Finals event page with links to register and book a hotel room at the Hilton Anaheim.
2017 American Open Finals Qualifying Totals
Qualification Dates: December 1, 2016 - October 29, 2017
Registration Deadline: November 9, 2017, 2PM Mountain
Men
Weight Category |
Total Weight |
56kg | 174kg |
62kg | 204kg |
69kg | 235kg |
77kg | 262kg |
85kg | 280kg |
94kg | 285kg |
105kg | 295kg |
+105kg | 300kg |
Women
Weight Category |
Total Weight |
48kg | 128kg |
53kg | 145kg |
58kg | 158kg |
63kg | 170kg |
69kg | 177kg |
75kg | 180kg |
90kg | 182kg |
+90kg | 184kg |
Qualifying totals for all 2017 events can be found here.