Tara Nott, who will represent the USA at the upcoming Women's World Weightlifting Championships, is currently ranked number two in the world, and her recent workouts have only underlined her position as a medal candidate in Athens. In the last week, Nott, who competes in the 48-kg category, has jerked 115 kg off the racks, which exceeds the world record in the clean and jerk, and has snatched 82.5 kg, which is one and a half kilos under the world record.