When I'm in the gym, I'm in the gym, and that is my focus. But when I'm not in the gym, I'm enjoying being a mom and taking care of those responsibilities .. They really do provide me with the balance that I need to be a more complete athlete.

Melanie Roach (born December 15 1974 in The Dalles Oregon) is an Olympic weightlifter for the United States. Roach is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She placed 6th out of 9.

After reconstructive surgery Melanie Roach slowly became interested in weightlifting. She placed 6th out of 9. She is 5'2" and 117 lbs.