An Olympic weightlifting competition in our own backyard? What more could be asked for! Although the timing was a little awkward, coinciding with the 3rd NoVa Open workout, 3 of our own competed.

Many thanks to Quint Fischer (CF Balance) and John Filippini (CF South Baltimore) for putting together an excellent inaugural meet. John did a great job putting the meet together, getting it sanctioned, and then coordinating and running the entire show on Saturday. In Quint’s own words:

“This past [Saturday] was the first-ever Capital City Open at Balance Gym Kalorama right here in Washington, DC. Personally, I think it was a huge success. Over 55 lifters competed, male and female, ranging from a bright-eyed 16 year-old kid to a 40 year-old former Lebanese National Team member.” (excerpted from Quint’s blog: Becoming The Bull)

Many thanks to Jenn Sargent for coaching, a harrying requirement of mental math and clock watching as you coordinate warm-ups and lift-attempts. As for the lifters, check it out: