Jerrone Wynn and Jerome Smith both competed at the American Open in early December.  Jerome lifted in the Youth Trial on Thursday, Dec 2nd as a 62 kg lifter (137lbs).  He snatched 88kg (194lbs) and 92kg (203lbs).  This was a 2kg personal record.  He then missed 95kg (209lbs) on his third attempt.  After missing his opener at 110kg (242lbs) in the clean and jerk, he repeated and made his second attempt at the same weight.  Then he made a huge personal record at 115 (253lbs).  Jerome totaled 207kg.  This ranks him 6th as a 14 year old in the 17 and under division for International meets in 2016!

Jerrone lifted in the 56 kg (123lbs) class on Friday.  He made his opener at 86kg (190lbs) and then missed his next two attempts at 89kg (196lbs).  He then made his opener at 110kg (242lbs) and then made 113kg (249lbs) to break the American Record in the clean and jerk!  He then made 115kg (253lbs) to break the clean and jerk American Record again and break the total American Record.  Jerrone totaled 201kg.  This is his 7th American Record to date!  This ranks him 4th in the country as a 14 year old in the 17 and under age category for qualifying to the International meets in 2016.

Lift for Life Gym’s Weightlifting Team is supported solely on private donations for traveling to meets like this.  These inner-city, at-risk youth could not compete in a sport they love without this support.  If you would like to make a charitable donation to support the team, you can at www.gofundme.com/liftforlife or leave a check made out to Lift for Life Gym, memo: weightlifting, at the front desk at The Lab Gym.

A huge thank you to all group fitness participants on joining the 30-day Fitness Challenge from October 22 through November 22, 2015.  After 30 days of tallying, we would like to congratulate Cybil Paris on attending 40 classes. You have won a free month membership for all of your hard work and dedication.

We would also like to recognize three additional ladies for their hard work in attending 30 or more classes. A huge round of applause for Lauren Frankilin, Carlissa Cole, and Sara Halley.