Athletes to travel for barbell competition
MOULTRIE – South Georgia Barbell will be taking five athletes to compete in the USA Weightlifting Nationals this week in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Matt Cannon, owner of South Georgia Barbell, has been coaching weightlifting athletes for close to ten years and has extensive experience in weightlifting, both as a lifter and a coach. He has coached and trained alongside some of the best in the sport.
Traveling to Pennsylvania this week will be: Leila Ray, Ellie Kichler, Emma Meads, Jack Cato, and Hannah Shifflett.
Leila will compete Saturday, June 15; Ellie and Jack lift on Sunday, June 16; Emma lifts Monday, June 17; and Hannah will compete Thursday, June 20.
These athletes train year round and compete several times a year, and have to hit specific criteria in order to qualify for competition at Nationals. These youth dedicate five to six days per week training and are truly dedicated to the sport.
South Georgia Barbell offers a variety of services including personal training, weightlifting, powerlifting, strength and conditioning, sports training, and weight loss accountability programs and welcomes all ages from youth to senior adults.
If you are interested, you can contact Matt Cannon at 229-921-7475. South Georgia Barbell is located at 105 Rowland Drive, Moultrie.