Show Notes
Caden Cahoy isn’t “new”— he’s been lifting since he was 8. But the last year made something obvious to the whole world: he’s not just talented… he’s one of the best in the world.
We talk legacy, pressure, and the long game: Florida’s weightlifting pipeline and growing up in the sport
Why strength isn’t always the first superpower—and how he’s building it now
The 85kg move: maturity, mass, and the runway to LA 2028
How elite lifters think when the bar feels impossibly heavy, but they lift it anyway
Bahrain, Worlds, and the mindset behind taking world-record-level attempts
The difference between being scared of the moment vs. loving it
If you want a look behind the totals and inside the mindset of an athlete aiming at Olympic greatness, this one’s for you.
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