2011 Beast of the East Olympic Weightlifting results.
Team Connecticut, and the New England Weightlifting Committee, http://www.newenglandlwc.com/wp/, were proud to present the first annualUSA Weightlifting sanctioned Beast of the East Open Olympic Weightlifting Championships at the 2011 Beast of the East Crossfit Games. With an excellent turnout of 49 lifters, young and old, novice to international caliber, this meet was an excellent representation of Olympic style weightlifting inNew England!
See all results, including entire meet video at: www.connecticutweightlifting.com
The women’s session began at 10 am Saturday, with 8 year old Gwen Rojas making 4 of her six attempts with excellent style. Gwen weighed just 36.7 kg (80.7 lbs), and snatched 22k (48.5) and clean and jerked 25k (55). Gwen’s mom, Gwen Sisto, won the Women’s Best lifter award with lifts of 78kg (171.6lbs) snatch, and 87 kg (191.4) clean and jerk, weighing just 62.8 k (137 lbs). Alison James showed flawless style weighing just 49.6 kg (109.1 lbs), snatching 56k (123.2) and jerking 72k (158.2 lbs!).
World ranked crossfitter Jenny Davis of Crossfit Performance in Fairfieldqualified for USAW Senior National Championships in her first Oly competition, with powerful lifts of 63kg (138) snatch and 88 kg (193.6) clean and jerk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPhto_jeGjc&feature=related
Heavyweight Carly Mauch , weighing 80.8k (177.6) hit a nice 103k (226.6) clean and jerk for the highest Women’s lift of the day.
Our competitions include Masters Divisions for lifters 35 years of age and over. The Women’s Masters award was won by 42 year old Stephanie Baker of Robinson weightlifting in Bridgewater Mass. Weighing 57k (125.4), Stephanie snatched 49k (107.8lbs),and jerked 58k (127.8). The Men’s award was claimed by 46 year old TeamConnecticut’s Paul Garasimowich. Weighing 91.5k (201.5lbs) , Paul snatched 85 k (187.6 lbs) and jerked 110 k (242).
The lighter 4 of the 8 Men’s classes followed. A battle in the 69 kg (152lb) class had Brian Swedrock of East Coast Gold leading by 2 kg in the snatch with 92 kg (202.4), but Dave Almeida came storming back in the clean and jerk with 122k (268.4) to Brian’s 120k to tie in total. In case of a tie, the win goes to the lighter lifter, Dave Almeida, who weighed .3 kg less!
Yony Andica was Men’s Best Lifter of the day with some absolutely phenomenal lifting. Making just his first snatch with 130 kg, Yony stormed back to go 3 for 3 in the clean and jerk, ending with 180 kg – 396 pounds! This lift is just 10 kg under the American Record! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHc2z5cfxn0&feature=mh_lolz&list=HL1319201443
On Sunday, the 4 heavier Men’s classes, 185kg (187) and up saw Peter Madow, weighing just 187lbs, do a lifetime best clean and jerk of 164kg (360.8). National medalist, 2011 Crossfit Relentless Open Best Lifter, and Day 2’s Best Lifter Yasha Kahn easily won the 105kg class with fine lifts of 148k (326) and 176k (376.2) attempting a 183k ( 402.6) clean and jerk that just wouldn’t go.
Thanks to all at Crossfit Relentless for inviting us to this fine competition. The energy in the room was amazing! Congratulations to all the competitors for their fine efforts, and thanks to all the spectators for their support. We are proud to be a part of this great display of physical fitness and strength.
Our next meet is November 20 at TrinityCollegein Hartford. This is an excellent chance to sharpen your Oly lifts and give a competition a try! Spectator admission is free. Lifters entry form is at www.connecticutweightlifting.com. Entry Deadline is Nov 7 so enter soon, and please feel free to contact me at garyv@optonline.net with any questions about the competitions or to try a private or small group session here at TeamConnecticut inWilton.
Sincerely,
Gary Valentine, M.A., CSCS*D
Head Coach, TeamConnecticut
Meet Director, 2011 Beast of the East Olympic Weightlifting Championships.
