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Lenahen Breaks his 31st Record this year

Chris Lenahen, representing Accel Sports (formerly known as Episcopal Iron Eagles) competed in the Rodger DeGarmo Memorial meet this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 6th, at the United States Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, CO.  Lifting in the 94kg Class, Chris made 5 of 6 and Snatched 117kg and C+J 155kg for a total of 272kg.  The total of 5 records broken this weekends places Chris at 31 new Florida records set this year.  In addition, he won the silver medal this weekend, losing the gold by one 1kg to a 2003 Jr. World Team member.  Way to go Chris.  Keep the records coming.

(9/7/08)

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6/24/08 - National Schoolage  Was a Huge Success

5/28/08 - There's another  new kid on the block

5/28/08 - Schoolage Last Chance Qualifier a success

3/24/08 - Another Florida lifter makes the paper

3/12/08 - 2 Florida lifters Competing Overseas

2/22/08 - Florida Gator, Florida Lifter? That's right!

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FLORIDA LIFTER

OF THE MONTH

(September)

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September's athlete of the month is a lifter you may not have heard of before.  He's new to the Florida Weightlifting community but from what has been said about him, we may all hear more and more about him in the near future.

He is Clint Jenkins, representing Accel Sports Weightlifting Club (formerly Episcopal Iron Eagles).  Clint has had "incredible accomplishments after only being in the sport 6 months", says Coach Kevin Caldabaugh.  During the day, Clint works as an accountant.  After a normal day in the office he travels to the dirty Gainesville Gym where he trains until close. 

Over the last 9 weeks, Clint has trained almost completely by himself in preparation for the Mushtok Open; only the second meet of his career.  He has not had much of a traditional style of coaching.  Much of it was done by his training partner Brian Secrest (while in between sets) or late night phone conversations with Coach Caldabaugh.  In those night time calls, Clint does his best to explain how his training sessions feel so that Coach could make necessary comments.

At the Mushtok meet, Clint's goals were to make all his lifts and post a 250kg total with a 105kg Snatch and a 145kg Clean & Jerk; however, he was forced to make a 14 kilo jump over his 3 attempts in the clean & jerk if he wanted to come home as the Mushtok Champion.  Not only did he complete all 3 lifts, but his 3^rd attempts were by far his best.  He was also the last lifter of the meet in only his second appearance on the platform. 

Thus far, Clint has successfully lifted 11 of 12 attempts, having only missed 1 lift ever in a meet.  Clint is described as eager, hardworking, and ambitious.  He was nominated as this month's lifter of the month for many reasons but mainly because of the hardships he has endured lately.  As a new lifter in the sport, he has shown above average success but it's extra challenging to train alone with little coaching AND get better.  Also, it should be mentioned that his training partner moved to Jacksonville 3 weeks before the Mushtok meet, so Clint lost his teammate and was forced to rely only on his own body awareness in training and post-training coachiing tips.  Clint has succeeded all while holding a 40 hour a week job and studying late at night in an effort to get into grad school.  Coach Caldabaugh said that "his efforts on and off the platform show dedication and embody the pure competitive spirit that is owned by all great weightlifters."  We agree!

Congratulations Clint on your selection as September's Athlete of the Month.  As hard as it's been entering a new sport with your schedule, we hope you continue to be involved and keep hitting those personal records. 

To learn more about FWF rewards please click here for records or click here for the Florida elite program

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Joe Dube Weightlifting Classic

Jacksonville, FL

October 11 - 12, 2008

This will be the last chance qualifier for the State Championships!!!!

Entry Form

October 11 - 12, 2008:   JJVA Training Center
                                    11661 Phillips Highway
                                    Jacksonville, FL 32256

Sanctioned By:             Florida LWC # 14

Meet Director:               LWC Secretary, Jesse Reynolds 
                                     (386) 212 - 9112        
                                     Weightliftingcoach@hotmail.com

Sponsored By:              Accel Sports, Accel Sports Weightlifting Club

Entry Fees:                   Individual - $25.00 (NON REFUNDABLE)
                                    Each Team - $15.00 (NON REFUNDABLE)

Entry Deadline:            Early entries must be postmarked by Tuesday September 30, 2008 !!!!!

Things you absolutely need to know: 

• The meet will be at the brand new Accel Sports Weightlifting Center (new home of the former Episcopal Iron Eagles.)

• Best Lifter Awards for Schoolage / Junior / Senior Male and Female.

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Team Awards for both Men and Women.

• Special awards for the 13 & under lifters.

• Lifters will be compensated $20 for each Joe Dube Classic Record they break!

• Every lifter gets a Joe Dube Classic Tshirt.

• $5 admission. All proceeds from admission and raffles will go to the not for profit Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association.

• This meet will be the last chance qualifier for the Florida State Championships.

Discounted room rates have been secured at the Jacksonville Marriott. Please see the complete Entry Form for full details.

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