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Robles, Sarah
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| NOC |
United States
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| Gender | Women |
| Born | 01 Aug 1988
in San Diego, CA, USA |
| Height | 1.79 m |
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Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Houston, TX, USA |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
Team Houston: United States |
Further Personal Information |
| Higher education |
Physical Education - Mt. San Jacinto College: United States |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
She initially used weightlifting to supplement her athletics training at high school and university. "It has a place for everyone. I love the challenge and the confidence I get from training and competing." |
| Name of coach |
Tim Swords [personal], USA, from 2014 |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She took up the sport seriously in 2008 in Mesa, AZ, United States of America. |
Further Personal Information |
| Languages |
English |
General Interest |
| Other sports |
She competed in shot put at college level in the United States of America. (desertsun.com, 19 May 2021; Athlete, 01 Aug 2012) |
| Famous relatives |
Her cousin Eric Weddle has played American football in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens. (foxsports.com, 15 Nov 2016; Athlete, 01 Aug 2012) |
| Hero / Idol |
Her mother Joy. (Athlete, 01 Aug 2012) |
| Awards and honours |
In 2011 she was named Female Athlete of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation. (sarahliftsheavy.com, 30 Aug 2016) |
International Debut |
| Competing for |
United States |
| Tournament |
Pan American Championships |
| Location |
Chicago, IL, USA |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Athlete |
General Interest |
| Nicknames |
Rowbuhlese (Athlete, 01 Aug 2012) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Have good sportsmanship, have fun, do my best." (Athlete, 01 Aug 2012) |
| Other information |
OVERCOMING SLEEP APNEA
She received treatment for sleep apnea in the early part of 2021, as she had found the condition had been affecting her performances. "My training was complete garbage. My body hurt all the time, I was having trouble thinking, and in every free minute of my time I was tucked in bed trying to sleep or just 'rest my eyes' until the next thing I had to do. No matter what I did with my diet, training, recovery, I was not getting better. I felt like my body just couldn't take it anymore. I knew there was something else going on. I sucked it up and got a sleep study done. I had so much fear and worse - shame that stopped me from submitting myself to testing. One fear was that if I knew I had sleep apnea, I would be afraid to sleep and would lose even more sleep. The sleep doctors and coaches were so nice throughout the process and everyone involved helped quench some fears of mine. After just one night on sleep treatment I felt better and I [felt] like this is going to be life-changing for the better." (Facebook page, 04 May 2021)
LEADERSHIP ROLE
She is making her third Olympic appearance at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, and hopes to use her experience to help her younger teammates. "I feel like I'm approachable and knowledgeable enough to help someone when they need it. If [the athletes] need any help, they can always ask. I'm always going to try to do the right thing for Team USA. [The younger athletes should] ask for help when you need it. It's OK to be nervous. Remember that you earned the right to be here. Take your responsibility of being a representative of the USA seriously and be a good example. 'USA' is the most important name on your singlet." (barbend.com, 19 May 2021)
SANCTION
In January 2014 she received a two-year ban [backdated from 08 August 2013 to 07 August 2015] from the United States Anti-Doping Agency [USADA] after testing positive for dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA], testosterone, and pregnanediol. She said she used a supplement containing the substance on advice from doctors to treat polycystic ovary syndrome. (iwf.net, 01 May 2017; usada.org, 01 Jan 2017; insidethegames.biz, 15 Jan 2014) |
International Debut |
| Year |
2009 |
General Interest |
| Injuries |
In 2007 she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS], which has affected her weight and caused other health problems. She has also been diagnosed with Madelung's deformity in both her arms, which results in the radius bone of her forearm being shorter than normal and bowed. She uses wrist straps and warming creams to alleviate pain during her lifts. (sarahliftsheavy.com, 30 Aug 2016) |
| Hobbies |
Going to church, reading, making jewellery. (teamusa.org, 01 Sep 2020) |
| Ambitions |
To compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (desertsun.com, 19 May 2021) |
| | Olympic Games |
| 2020 |
3 |
+87kg |
 Tokyo |
| 2016 |
3 |
+75kg |
 Rio de Janeiro |
| 2012 |
6 |
+75kg |
 London |
| | World Championships |
| 2022 |
4 |
+87kg |
 Bogotá |
| 2022 |
2 |
+87kg - Snatch |
Bogotá |
| 2022 |
7 |
+87kg - Clean & Jerk |
Bogotá |
| 2021 |
5 |
+87kg |
 Tashkent |
| 2021 |
5 |
+87kg - Snatch |
Tashkent |
| 2021 |
5 |
+87kg - Clean & Jerk |
Tashkent |
| 2019 |
7 |
+87kg |
 Pattaya |
| 2019 |
7 |
+87kg - Snatch |
Pattaya |
| 2019 |
5 |
+87kg - Clean & Jerk |
Pattaya |
| 2018 |
4 |
+87kg |
 Ashgabat |
| 2018 |
4 |
+87kg - Snatch |
Ashgabat |
| 2018 |
4 |
+87kg - Clean & Jerk |
Ashgabat |
| 2017 |
1 |
+90kg |
 Anaheim, CA |
| 2017 |
1 |
+90kg - Snatch |
Anaheim, CA |
| 2017 |
1 |
+90kg - Clean & Jerk |
Anaheim, CA |
| 2015 |
6 |
+75kg |
Houston, TX |
| 2015 |
6 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Houston, TX |
| 2015 |
6 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Houston, TX |
| 2011 |
10 |
+75kg |
 Paris |
| 2011 |
7 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Paris |
| 2011 |
14 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Paris |
| 2010 |
10 |
+75kg |
 Antalya |
| 2010 |
9 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Antalya |
| 2010 |
12 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Antalya |
| 2009 |
11 |
+75kg |
 Goyang |
| 2009 |
14 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Goyang |
| 2009 |
10 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Goyang |
| | Pan American Games |
| 2019 |
1 |
+87kg |
 Lima |
| 2011 |
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+75kg |
 Guadalajara |
| | Pan American Championships |
| 2022 |
1 |
+87kg |
Bogotá |
| 2022 |
1 |
+87kg - Snatch |
Bogotá |
| 2022 |
1 |
+87kg - Clean & Jerk |
Bogotá |
| 2020 |
1 |
+87kg |
 Santo Domingo |
| 2020 |
1 |
+87kg - Snatch |
Santo Domingo |
| 2020 |
1 |
+87kg - Clean & Jerk |
Santo Domingo |
| 2019 |
1 |
+87kg |
 Guatemala City |
| 2019 |
1 |
+87kg - Snatch |
Guatemala City |
| 2019 |
1 |
+87kg - Clean & Jerk |
Guatemala City |
| 2018 |
1 |
+90kg |
Santo Domingo |
| 2018 |
2 |
+90kg - Snatch |
Santo Domingo |
| 2018 |
1 |
+90kg - Clean & Jerk |
Santo Domingo |
| 2017 |
1 |
+90kg |
Miami, FL |
| 2017 |
1 |
+90kg - Snatch |
Miami, FL |
| 2017 |
1 |
+90kg - Clean & Jerk |
Miami, FL |
| 2013 |
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+75kg |
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| 2013 |
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+75kg - Snatch |
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| 2013 |
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+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
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| 2010 |
2 |
+75kg |
Guatemala City |
| 2010 |
3 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Guatemala City |
| 2010 |
2 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Guatemala City |
| 2009 |
6 |
+75kg |
Chicago, IL |
| 2009 |
7 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Chicago, IL |
| 2009 |
5 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Chicago, IL |
| | IWF Grand Prix |
| 2015 |
1 |
+75kg |
 Groznyy |
| 2015 |
1 |
+75kg - Snatch |
Groznyy |
| 2015 |
1 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
Groznyy |
| 2012 |
5 |
+75kg |
St. Petersburg |
| 2012 |
4 |
+75kg - Snatch |
St. Petersburg |
| 2012 |
6 |
+75kg - Clean & Jerk |
St. Petersburg |
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