Yesterday, USA Weightlifting (USAW) released the American record standards for the new women's 90kg weight class. Lifters who hit these standards will become the new U.S. record-holders in the recently established class. 

The standards were announced ahead of next month's American Open Championships in Orlando, which will make USAW the first federation to provide this weight class in an International Weightlifting Federation (IWF)-sanctioned competition.

The IWF formally adopted the new weight category for women in October this year; now, there are eight weight classes for both men and women.

Women's 90kg American Record Standards

American Senior Women

Snatch:           110kg
Clean & Jerk: 142kg
Total:               251kg

American Junior Women

Snatch:            102kg
Clean & Jerk:  132kg
Total:                232kg

David Meltzer and Les Simonton were consulted by USAW to help determine the new American record standards.

If you're wondering whether the new women's 90kg class is right for you or one of your athletes, check out this great advice from Sean Waxman.