Erika Yamasaki

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Erika Yamasaki (born 2 September 1987, Darwin, Australia) is an Australian weightlifter.

Erika Yamasaki won a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in the women's 48 kilogram event by snatching 69 kilograms, and clean and jerking 87 kilograms. She had previously lifted 75 kilograms in the snatch and 95 kilograms in the clean and jerk (168 kilograms total) competing in a national competition in the 53 kilogram class. Currently Erika Yamasaki holds 23 Queensland and 15 Australian records, including events in the under 16, under 18 and open categories.