10/13/2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that Strength Works athlete Ava Biesterfeld Ava Biesterfeld, RD, MA has officially been selected to represent TEAM USA at the first Olympic Qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games in Doha, Qatar! 🇺🇸🇶🇦
This is a HUGE milestone in Ava’s weightlifting career and her first opportunity to compete on the senior international stage!
Years of hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and countless hours in the gym have led to this moment. What was once a dream is becoming a reality, and we couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead.
This competition is about so much more than one meet. It’s an opportunity for Ava to prove herself among the best weightlifters in the world, potentially earn a spot on the 2027 USA National Team, and take an important step toward her ultimate goal of competing at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles! 🥇
❤️ NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are thankful for the opportunity from USAW. This opportunity is entirely self-funded for both Ava and I. We are raising money to help cover flights, accommodations, competition expenses, and the costs associated with representing Team USA on the world stage.
We’ve created a GoFundMe to help make this incredible opportunity possible.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. And if you’re unable to contribute financially, simply sharing this post or our fundraiser means the world to us!
We are incredibly grateful for the community of friends, family, teammates, and supporters who have been part of this journey. The support we’ve received over the years has helped make opportunities like this possible, and we truly couldn’t do it without you.
This is what years of believing, working, and refusing to give up can lead to.
Let’s rally behind Ava and help her take the next step toward LA 2028! 🇺🇸💪
🙏 DONATE OR SHARE OUR GOFUNDME:
🔗 https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ava-compete-at-the-1st-la-2028-olympic-qualifer-in-doha
THANK YOU for believing in Ava, supporting Strength Works, and helping us chase something truly special! ❤️