joshpathfinder:

dailylesbianappreciation:

Today I learned that in the first Olympics that had woman’s weightlifting, the united states weightlifter (who was 17 years old) set a U.S. record that hasn’t been beaten. She’s one of the most decorated female athletes in U.S history.

Her name is Cheryl Haworth, and this is her:

And this is her and her wife:

I’m reblogging to add that no advertisers wanted to have her model because she doesn’t “look” like an athlete. She’s an Olympian! Of course she’s an outstanding athlete!