ESPN.com · Aug 8, 2016
Eric Weddle's connection to Summer Olympics is a crazy strong one
Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle isn't the only world-class athlete in his family.
His first cousin, Sarah Robles, is a three-time national champion weightlifter and is competing at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She has been called "the strongest woman in America."
So, has Weddle attempted to test his strength against Robles?
"I couldn't lift with her," Weddle said with a chuckle. "She's ridiculous."
Robles is competing in the 75-over kilogram event on Sunday, and many believe she has a chance to medal this time. She finished seventh as a super heavyweight at the 2012 Olympics in London despite hoisting a personal-best 265 kilograms, which equates to 584.2 pounds.
