Katherine Vibert, better known as Kate Nye, is one of the most accomplished American weightlifters of her generation. Competing in the 76kg weight class, she has made history as an Olympic silver medalist and a world champion, showcasing a rare combination of technical precision and raw strength. From her early days as a powerlifter to becoming one of Team USA’s top lifters, Vibert’s rapid rise in the sport has been nothing short of remarkable. This article delves into her weightlifting stats, career highlights, and an in-depth analysis of her performances.
Performance Summary
Katherine Vibert has competed in 35 meets throughout his career, achieving a best snatch of 113 kg, a best clean & jerk of 145 kg, and a best total of 258 kg (Sinclair: 270.9).
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
7
Pan American Championships
5
IWF World Championships
5
Olympic Games
1
IWF World Cup
1
IWF Grand Prix
1
European Championships
1
Overall Statistics
Statistic
Amount / Weight
Total Meets Competed in
35
Best Competition Snatch
113 kg
Best Competition Clean & Jerk
145 kg
Best Competition Total
258 kg
Best Competition Sinclair
270.9
Best Total Ratio
3.577x
Best Snatch Ratio
1.583x
Best Clean & Jerk Ratio
2.000x
Placement Summary
1st Place Finishes
2nd Place Finishes
3rd Place Finishes
Total Top 3 Finishes
24
8
1
33/35
Successful Lift Rates
Overall Success Rate
69.52%
Snatch Success Rate
69.52%
Clean & Jerk Success Rate
69.52%
Per-Attempt Successful Lift Rates
Lift
Attempt 1
Attempt 2
Attempt 3
Total (Successes / Attempts)
Snatch
74.29%
82.86%
51.43%
73 / 105
Clean and Jerk
82.86%
77.14%
48.57%
73 / 105
Recent Meets Overview
Meet Name
Date
Weight - Class
Snatch (kg)
Clean & Jerk (kg)
Total (kg)
Sinclair Total
2024 IWF World Cup
2024-04-09
Open Women's 81kg
113
145
258
270.9
2024 European Championships
2024-02-18
Open Women's 81kg
0
0
0
0
2023 IWF Grand Prix 2
2023-12-10
Open Women's 71kg
112
142
254
266.7
2023 IWF World Championships
2023-09-13
Open Women's 71kg
107
137
244
256.2
2023 Grand Prix 1
2023-06-15
Open Women's 76kg
110
137
247
259.35
Performance Graphs
Kate Vibert has cemented her place as a dominant force in American weightlifting, proving her ability to compete among the world’s best. With her Olympic silver medal, world titles, and consistent performances, she continues to push the limits of the 76kg division. As she looks ahead to future competitions, her legacy as a record-breaking athlete and inspiration for the next generation of lifters is already well established.
