Big congratulations to Rosanna on qualifying for the 2010 American Open weightlifting meet. She made the required 140-kilo (308-pound) total in the snatch and clean and jerk, so she'll be off to compete in Cincinnati next month against athletes from around the country. We're all very proud of her!
"Simplicity is the key to success in strength training—so keep it simple." - Bill Starr
Our Fulcrum Barbell Club had a successful second team meet at Sandpoint Gym in Seattle this past weekend, with six lifters participating and a great showing of support from our community. (Thank you, everyone!) Congratulations to all the lifters on a great second meet!
Lifter highlights:
- Danielle snatched 33 and clean and jerked 44, for a 77-kg total.
- Amber snatched 40 and clean and jerked 45, for a 85-kg total.
- Stef snatched 49 and clean and jerked 64, for a 113-kg total, and first place in the meet.
- Yesh snatched 50 and clean and jerked 65, for a 115-kg total.
- Matt snatched 76 and clean and jerked 92 for a 168-kg total.
- James snatched 75 and clean and jerked 100, for a 175-kg total.
Many of the same Eastside S&C athletes--and more--will be competing again this coming Saturday, July 10, at the Washington State Games meet in Sumner. Lifters of all levels and ages, from novices and school-age kids to current and retired international-caliber competitors, will be doing their thing. Spectators and cheering squad members are encouraged to come join the fun.