World record progression women's weightlifting

This is the list of world records progression in women's weightlifting. Records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts.

The International Weightlifting Federation restructured its weight classes in 1993, 1998, 2018 and 2025, nullifying earlier records.^[1]

Athlete	Record (kg)	Date	Meet	Place	Ref.
World Standard	116	1 June 2025	—	—
Olivia Reeves	117	16 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[2]
Olivia Reeves	119	16 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[2]

Athlete	Record (kg)	Date	Meet	Place	Ref.
World Standard	145	1 June 2025	—	—
Olivia Reeves	146	16 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[3]
Olivia Reeves	149	16 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[3]

Athlete	Record (kg)	Date	Meet	Place	Ref.
World Standard	259	1 June 2025	—	—
Olivia Reeves	260	16 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[4]
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	268

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