Sae Vang had an outstanding performance representing USA Weightlifting at this year's Junior World Championships being held in Penang Malaysia. Sae missed his first Snatch attempt, but fought back to make his next five lifts for a 242kg total. Sae set personal records in the Snatch (105kg) and Total (242kg) on his way to a 15th place finish. Congratulations Sae!
Also representing Hassle Free and USAW was Ian WIlson. The well traveled Wilson, barely home from his Silver medal performance in Peru, matched his Youth World performance with a 320kg total. Ian improved his Snatch to 146kg and finished with a 174kg C&J. Ian finished 14th, but it's important to note that Ian is just 17, competing against the best 20&U athletes in the world. Ian was, by far, the youngest among 20 competitors in the 94kg weight class and has 3 more years competing at the Junior level. Look for big things from Ian in the next several years. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of Ian from Penang.
Next up for Hassle Free is Chioma Amaechi lifting tomorrow, Wednesday, in the +75kg class. Check back tomorrow for Chioma's results.
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