Meet Results: ETSU

Lifters traveled to Johnson City, TN to lift at this meet. Goals were high for all lifters. All lifters had a learning experience.

Brigid, attempting to qualify for the American Open in 58 category, went 3 for 6. She totaled 55/70, just barely missing the Q total by 3 kg. She did get first place and was the meet's best female lifter. She will qualify for the Open in November.

Keith, attempting to qualify in the 56 category, was shocked to weigh in at 54. Had he known he was that light, he coulda had that burger at Steak and Shake. He hit a 65 snatch and needed 80 in CJ. He got it on hi first lift. Fortunately for him as the weight loss took its toll and he missed his next two lifts. He also won his category.

Ashley, still lifting for CWLC, lifted in the 63 category performed well. She hit 2 snatches (45 best) and 2 CJ (56 best). A triple digit total. A few more meets under her belt will help her a lot.

Steve having put in a tough training regimen over the past few weeks expected to hit a few PR. 87 for snatch seemed good, but the next two were missed. CJ warm ups went well and expectations were high for the lift. 113 was missed out in front 3 times. Unfortunately, no total was posted by Steve.

Dave, nursing two injuries, warmed up well and powered up his snatches. Keeping the bar reasonably close, he hit 58 in his snatch. The CJ proved tricky as the lift really hurt his iced, but not numb, knee. With an opener set at 70 and hitting 90 in the warm up room (!), it was decided to move his opener up. He hit it and the second (85) easily. On the platform, the easy 90 in the warm up area did not go up as easily and he was red lighted for arm unlock/pressout. Oh, well, 58/85/143 is not bad for a guy heading to the doctor on Monday.