(Source: United States Olympic Committee) By Tom Glave | Nov. 18, 2015, 1:01 p.m. (ET) American weightlifters are excited for the upcoming IWF World Weightlifting Championships, and not just because they'll be facing the top competitors from across the globe. The event runs Nov. 20-28 in Houston. Having the world championships on American soil is a definite advantage. 'It's an advantage that we don't have to travel,' said Jared Fleming, who is competing at worlds for the third time. 'We know the culture, the type of foods (available). It's a big advantage.' It's the first time the United States has hosted a combined world championship meet. The United States last hosted a men's world...
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