Harrison Maurus made a lasting impact on U.S. weightlifting, rising through the ranks as one of the country’s strongest athletes in the 81kg category. Known for his explosive power and record-breaking lifts, he became a junior world medalist and an Olympic competitor, setting new standards for American lifters. While he has not competed since 2021, his achievements continue to influence the sport. This article explores his weightlifting stats, career highlights, and his lasting impact on U.S. weightlifting.
Performance Summary
Harrison Maurus has competed in 37 meets throughout his career, achieving a best snatch of 161 kg, a best clean & jerk of 200 kg, and a best total of 361 kg (Sinclair: 379.05).
Big Event Appearances
Note: The event counts below include Youth, Junior, and other categories grouped under these umbrella event names.
Event Name
Appearances
National Championships
10
IWF World Championships
8
Pan American Championships
4
Olympic Games
1
Overall Statistics
Statistic
Amount / Weight
Total Meets Competed in
37
Best Competition Snatch
161 kg
Best Competition Clean & Jerk
200 kg
Best Competition Total
361 kg
Best Competition Sinclair
379.05
Best Total Ratio
4.554x
Best Snatch Ratio
2.028x
Best Clean & Jerk Ratio
2.526x
Placement Summary
1st Place Finishes
2nd Place Finishes
3rd Place Finishes
Total Top 3 Finishes
30
4
1
35/37
Successful Lift Rates
Overall Success Rate
71.62%
Snatch Success Rate
72.07%
Clean & Jerk Success Rate
71.17%
Per-Attempt Successful Lift Rates
Lift
Attempt 1
Attempt 2
Attempt 3
Total (Successes / Attempts)
Snatch
86.49%
67.57%
62.16%
80 / 111
Clean and Jerk
89.19%
81.08%
43.24%
79 / 111
Recent Meets Overview
Meet Name
Date
Weight - Class
Snatch (kg)
Clean & Jerk (kg)
Total (kg)
Sinclair Total
2020 Olympic Games
2021-07-31
Open Men's 81kg
161
200
361
379.05
The Nike 2021 USA Weightlifting National Championships, powered by Rogue
2021-07-02
Open Men's 81kg
155
195
350
367.5
Rescheduled 2020 Pan American Championships
2021-04-21
Open Men's 81kg
150
190
340
357
2020 Online National Championships
2020-12-06
Junior Men's 81kg
150
185
335
351.75
Power And Grace Fall Classic
2020-09-25
Junior Men's 81kg
147
180
327
343.35
Performance Graphs
Though Harrison Maurus has not competed in recent years, his contributions to American weightlifting remain significant. As a former junior world medalist and Olympian, he helped push U.S. lifters to new levels of international competition. His past performances and records continue to inspire upcoming athletes, leaving a strong legacy in the 81kg division.
