Olympic weightlifters James Tice and Laura Cochran are competing at the Federation International Sport University (FISU) America Games this week in Cali, Colombia.

The FISU America Games, also known as the World University Games, is an international multi-sport event organized for university athletes from around the world. It is considered one of the largest global events for university athletes, showcasing emerging talent and bridging the gap between collegiate and professional sports.

This is the third installment of the FISU America Games, established in 2018 and held every two years. Over 1,000 student-athletes from 17 different care competing in 12 different sports from 17 different countries from the Americas. The opening ceremonies took place on November 5 and competition concludes on November 15.