Athletic Lab Hosts Successful March Madness Weightlifting Meet

Athletic Lab recently hosted our annual Winter Weightlifting Classic, a USA Weightlifting sanctioned event that brought together the region’s lifting community for an action-packed day of competition. The competition ran for an exciting 12 hours on Saturday, March 21st. We were proud to host 69 athletes representing 14 different clubs, competing across four high-energy sessions throughout the day. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Events of this scale are made possible through the generous support of our partners. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to: 919 Spine Chiropractic OUTPUT VBT Sensor Sorinex Strength Teambuildr VALD Performance Products WCC Cafe Wooten Agency Restore Hyper Wellness The Athletes Archive Meet Highlights & Top Performers The caliber of lifting this year was exceptional, highlighted by the setting of two new State Records. To determine our "Best Lifter" awards across different body weights, we utilize the Sinclair Coefficient, a formula that allows us to compare strength across all weight classes fairly. The competition was fierce, with six male lifters posting a Sinclair over 300 and six female lifters exceeding a Sinclair of 200. Top 3 Male Lifters (Snatch/C&J/Total/Sinclair): 1st Place: Benson Robles (Snatch: 145kg /C&J: 175kg / Total: 320kg /SC: 366.01) 2nd Place: Michael O'Connor (Snatch: 135kg/ C&J: 158kg / Total: 293kg /SC: 362.12) 3rd Place: Chase Overpeck (Snatch: 100kg /C&J: 128/ Total: 228/ SC: 334.77) Top 3 Female Lifters (Sinclair) 1st Place: Sydney Moskovitz (Snatch: 84kg/ C&J: 107kg/ Total: 191kg / SC: 232.11) 2nd Place: Eva Young (Snatch: 66kg /C&J: 83kg/ Total: 149kg / SC: 212.61) 3rd Place: Kimberlee Dekrey (Snatch: 78kg /C&J: 94kg /Total: 172kg / SC: 208.43) A Legacy of Excellence Athletic Lab has a long history of success in the sport of weightlifting. We boast one of the largest and most competitive teams in the region, supported [...]

By |2026-04-01T11:56:29-04:00April 1st, 2026|News|0 Comments

2026 March Madness Weightlifting Meet

Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is excited to announce the 2026 March Madness Weightlifting Meet, a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sanctioned event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Morrisville, NC. Registration will be limited to 80 athletes and is expected to fill quickly, so competitors are encouraged to claim their spot early. Event details This USAW sanctioned Olympic weightlifting meet will feature the snatch and clean & jerk, with results officially submitted to USA Weightlifting. A valid, up‑to‑date USAW membership is required to compete and must be active on the day of the meet and at the time of results submission. The March Madness meet will be held at Athletic Lab, located at 110 Competition Center Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. Lifting will run from 9:00 AM to approximately 7:00 PM on a single platform with experienced officials and meet staff. Registration and pricing Registration is first‑come, first‑served and capped at 80 lifters. Tiered pricing rewards early sign‑ups and helps ensure sessions stay efficient and competitive. Early registration: 75.00 (through 02/06/26) Normal registration: 95.00 (02/07/26 – 03/07/26) Late registration: 120.00 (03/08/26 – 03/15/26), with late entry not guaranteed a t‑shirt The registration deadline is end of day on 03/15/26, with no entries accepted after that date. Athletes are strongly encouraged to double‑check all registration details (name, USAW number, weight class, date of birth, and club) to avoid delays in results processing. Competition schedule and format The meet will run in four sessions organized by gender and entry total, with lifters ordered by ascending opening total. Sessions are tentatively scheduled as follows: 1st Session (Women’s B): 9:00 AM start, 7:00 AM weigh‑in 2nd Session (Women’s A): 11:30 AM start, 9:30 AM weigh‑in 3rd Session (Men’s B): 2:00 PM [...]

By |2026-01-13T16:09:54-05:00January 13th, 2026|News|0 Comments

Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club at the Barbells & Sprinkles Open

Courtesy of @rriveradiazphotogphy On May 3rd, the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club competed in the Barbells and Sprinkles Spring Open. Below are the results of each individual lifter: Women’s Team: Sarah Emmert 71/82/153 (2nd Place Women’s Masters) Eva Young 63/81/144 (1st Junior Women’s) Maya Waller 68/90/158 Ariel Hekier 62/75/137 Katherine Peck 70/81/151 Tanya Watson 70/86/156 (3rd Masters Women’s) Erin Pruitt 59/70/129 Men’s Team: Calvin Miller 95/111/206 (2nd Place Masters Men’s) Ewan McCallum 100/125/225 Luke Lauther 100/130/230 Carter McBride 108/153/251 Chase Overpeck 98/120/218 Tim Neal 90/117/207 (1st Junior Men’s as youth lifter) The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is led by USA Weightlifting National Coach Jarrod Nobbe, MS. The team is recognized as an official Weightlifting Club by USA Weightlifting. The program is appropriate for both experienced high level weightlifters as well as those wanting to compete in the sport. We rank among the very best in the region and our athletes compete at the local, national and international levels. Join one of the top weightlifting centers in the country and train in a team environment with our world class coaches.

By |2025-05-12T11:39:52-04:00May 12th, 2025|News|0 Comments

2025 Athletic Lab Winter Weightlifting Classic Registration Open

The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is excited to announce that registration for our 2025 Winter Classic is now live! Our 2025 Winter Classic (2/1/2025) will be a great opportunity for those looking to step on the weightlifting platform for the first time, those looking to compete locally, and provide an opportunity to qualify for National Meets. All information will be collected during registration. This is a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sanctioned meet. All participants must be current USAW members. This is a USAW Sanctioned meet. USAW membership is required to compete. Registration Price: Early: $75.00 (by 12/01/24) Normal: $95.00 (12/02/24 - 01/12/25) Late: $120.00 (01/13/25 - 1/26/25) Registration Deadline: 1/26/25 (End of Day) Preliminary Schedule: 1st Session (Women’s B): 9:00AM Start (7:00AM Weigh-in) 2nd Session (Women’s A): 11:30AM Start (9:30AM Weigh-in) 3rd Session (Men’s B): 2:00PM Start (12:00PM Weigh-in) 4th Session (Men’s A): 4:30PM Start (2:30PM Weigh-in) *Lifters are ordered by ascending opening total* Medals: Awarded by Sinclair scores for Males & Females in each division (Youth, Juniors, Seniors, Masters) Details: Date: February 1, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: Athletic Lab 110 Competition Center Drive Morrisville, NC 27560 US

By |2025-02-19T14:45:16-05:00December 13th, 2024|News|0 Comments

Athletic Lab Weightlifting places 2nd at WSO Championships

This past weekend the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club made the trip to Bermuda Run, NC to compete in the Carolina WSO Championships. This meet brings together the top weightlifters in North and South Carolina competing head-to-head. Below are the results of each individual lifter. In total, the Athletic Lab Weightlifting team brought home 12 medals. Team Awards: Female Team: 2nd Place Men’s Team: 4th Place Overall Team: 2nd Place Individual Performances: Tara Lee F59kg (Senior) (Snatch: 59kg CJ: 80kg Total: 139kg) Rebecca Rivera F87kg (Masters) (Snatch: 71kg CJ: 93 Total: 164kg Kimberlee DeKrey F71kg (Senior) (Snatch: 78KG CJ: 92 Total: 170kg) Ariel Hekier F59kg (Senior) (Snatch: 60 CJ: 72kg Total: 132kg) Lindsay Holton F81kg (Senior) (Snatch: 74kg CJ: 86kg Total: 160kg) Tanya Watson F81kg (Masters) (Snatch: 70kg CJ: 83kg Total: 153kg) Erin Pruitt F71kg (Senior) (Snatch: 53kg CJ: 64 Total: 117kg Jamie Maffeo F76kg (Senior) (Snatch: 84kg CJ: 95 Total: 179kg) Wakeland Branz M73kg (Youth) (Snatch: 77kg CJ: 100kg Total: 177kg) Tim Neal M61kg (Youth) (Snatch: 76kg CJ: 101kg Total: 177kg) Ewan McCallum M67kg (Senior) (Snatch: 94kg CJ: 115 Total: 209kg Brian Henry M81kg (Masters) (Snatch: 110kg CJ: 142 Total: 242kg) Award Winners: Jamie Maffeo: 🥈 F76kg Senior Lindsay Holton: 🥉 F81kg Senior Tanya Watson: 🥇 F81kg Masters W40 Rebecca Rivera: 🥈 F87kg Masters W35, 🥈F87kg Senior Brian Henry: 🥇 M81kg Masters M35 Ewan McCallum: 🥇 M67kg Senior Wakeland Branz: 🥇 M73kg Youth, M73kg Junior Tim Neal: 🥇 M61 Youth, M61 Junior M61kg Senior & Best Male Youth Lifter Award Winner The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is led by USA Weightlifting National Coach Jarrod Nobbe, MS. The team is recognized as an official Weightlifting Club by USA Weightlifting. The program is appropriate for both experienced high [...]

By |2025-02-19T14:46:59-05:00October 29th, 2024|News|0 Comments

Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team wins 5 National Championship Medals

Athletic Lab Weightlifting's Eva Young at the 2024 USA Weightlifting National Championships Six members of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team recently competed 2024 USA Weightlifting National Championships. The meet was held in Pittsburgh, PA. The event is the largest national event on the USA Weightlifting calendar. The meet brought together the best weightlifters from the United States. Below are the results of each lifter for the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. The team had an almost 90% successful lift rate (30/36) and brought home 5 medals (2 silver, 3 bronze). Results (Snatch/Clean + Jerk/Total) (Placing) (Division & Weight Category): Eva Young, 55kg (Youth) (Snatch: 65kg, CJ: 74kg Total: 139kg) 4th Place Tim Neal, 61kg (Youth) (Snatch: 75kg, CJ: 95kg, Total: 170kg) 4th Place Wakeland Branz, 67kg (Youth) (Snatch: 63kg, CJ: 80kg, 143kg) 25th Place Ewan McCallum (U25) (Snatch: 92kg 🥉, CJ: 109kg, Total: 201kg) 4th Place Chase Overpeck (U23) (Snatch: 98kg 🥈, CJ: 123kg 🥉, Total 221kg) 2nd Place 🥈 Jacob Penner (U25) (Snatch: 117kg, CJ: 150kg 🥉, Total: 267kg) 4th Place The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is led by USA Weightlifting National Coach Jarrod Nobbe, MS. The team is recognized as an official Weightlifting Club by USA Weightlifting. The program is appropriate for both experienced high level weightlifters as well as those wanting to compete in the sport. We rank among the very best in the region and our athletes compete at the local, national and international levels.

By |2025-02-19T14:47:35-05:00June 27th, 2024|News|0 Comments

2024 Athletic Lab Spring Open Recap

Athletic Lab recently hosted their annual Spring Weightlifting Open. The USA Weightlifting sanctioned event featured competitors from across North Carolina and surrounding states. Special thanks to our meet sponsors: 919 Spine - Our Trusted Chiropractic Partner Sorinex - Industry Leading Strength Solutions Teambuildr - Best in Cass Programming Platform WCC Cafe - Restauarant and Bar by Tribeca Tavern Thorne - Integrated Health Solutions Wooten Agency - Independent Health Insurance Agency The meet was a great opportunity for veteran and beginner weightlifters looking for personal bests and qualifying totals. Athletic Lab is proud to provide opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities to compete in well organized and smoothly run sanctioned meets. We take pride in doing our part in fueling a strong culture of weightlifting in the Southeast region. Athletic Lab has a long history of success in the sport of weightlifting. We boast one of the largest and most competitive teams in the region with dedicated space and equipment to support our team. Our team is led by USAW National Coach Jarrod Nobbe. Full results of the meet are available below: Men's Results Women's Results Professional quality photos from the meet are available for free and available for download: Women's Session 1 Women's Session 2 Men's Session

By |2024-05-27T09:55:59-04:00April 16th, 2024|News|0 Comments

Athletic Lab Weightlifters Shine at 2023 USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals

This past week, the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team traveled to Wilmington, NC, to compete in the 2023 USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals. The event is one of the major national events on the USA Weightlifting calendar. The meet brought together the best weightlifters from across North America for a 4 day event. Below are the results of each lifter for the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. Results (Snatch/Clean + Jerk/Total) (Placing) (Division & Weight Category): Lize Buitendach (53kg/66kg/119kg) 59kg 16-17 Female Eva Young (58kg / 69kg / 127kg) 55kg 16-17 Female Sarah Emmert (68kg / 84kg / 152 kg) 71kg Masters Female 35-39 Tanya Watson (🥈 68 kg / 🥉 84kg / 🥈 152 kg) 76kg Masters Female 40-44 Jamie Maffeo (86kg / 96kg / 182kg) 76kg Open Female Rebecca Rivera (🥈 74kg / 92kg / 🥈 166kg) 87kg Masters Female 35-39 Mary Quigley (🥇 76kg / 🥇 105kg / 🥇 181kg) 81kg Masters Female 35-39 The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is led by USA Weightlifting National Coach Jarrod Nobbe, MS. The team is recognized as an official Weightlifting Club by USA Weightlifting. The program is appropriate for both experienced high level weightlifters as well as those wanting to compete in the sport. We rank among the very best in the region and our athletes compete at the local, national and international levels.

By |2023-12-12T11:51:05-05:00December 13th, 2023|News|0 Comments

Athletic Lab Weightlifters Shine at Carolina WSO Championships

This past week, the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team traveled to Camden, SC, to compete in the 2023 Carolina WSO Championships. Carolina WSO is the USAW Weightlifting State Organization for North & South Carolina. This meet brought together the best weightlifters from North and South Carolina for a two day event starting Saturday, October 14th, and running through Sunday, October 15th. Below are the results of each lifter for the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. Results (Snatch/Clean + Jerk/Total) (Placing) (Division & Weight Category): Women Erin Pruitt (44kg/58kg/102kg) 71kg Open Female Julia Rao (54kg/65kg/119kg) 71kg Open Female Brooke Huhn (68kg/84kg/152kg) 76kg Open Female Lindsay Holton (73kg/93kg/166kg) Silver 81kg Open Female Jamie Maffeo (81kg/93kg/174kg) Bronze 76kg Open Female Rebecca Rivera (68kg/92kg/160kg) Bronze 87kg Masters Female 35-39 Mary Quigley (74kg/100kg/174kg) Silver 87kg Open Female, Gold 87kg Masters Female 35-39 Men Timothy Neal (40kg/53kg/93kg) Gold Youth Men 14-15 Chase Overpeck (88kg/115kg/203kg) Gold 67kg Open Men Ewan McCallum (82kg/106kg/188kg) Silver 67kg Open Men Dylan Joyner (108kg/132kg/240kg) +109kg Open Men Rajandeep Singh (X/115kg/X) 81kg Open Men Jacob Penner (112kg/136kg/248kg) 89kg Open Men Brian Henry (108kg/140kg/248kg) 81kg Open Men Team results: Women's Team: 3rd Place Men's Team: 4th Place Overall Team: 3rd Place The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club is led by USA Weightlifting National Coach Jarrod Nobbe, MS. The team is recognized as an official Weightlifting Club by USA Weightlifting. The program is appropriate for both experienced high level weightlifters as well as those wanting to compete in the sport. We rank among the very best in the region and our athletes compete at the local, national and international levels.

By |2023-12-12T10:49:22-05:00October 30th, 2023|News|0 Comments

Registration Open for 2023 Athletic Lab Summer Weightlifting Classic

The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team will host its annual Weightlifting Summer Classic on Saturday, June 3rd. This meet is a USA Weightlifting sanctioned event. If you’re an experienced weightlifter, it’s time to lock down your next competition at one of the best meets you’ll find in the region. If you’re new to the sport, there’s never been a better time or venue to get your feet wet. Athletic Lab weightlifting meets host all weight classes, age divisions, and skill levels, and do their best at making it a memorable experience. We have a competition platform (13’x13′), Eleiko and Werksan bars and bumper plates, and 10 warm-up platforms with competition bars and bumper plates. You won’t find a better competition venue anywhere else in the state of North Carolina. We take high-quality photos of every lifter, use meet management software, and provide meet t-shirts to all of our competitors as value-added benefits. Take a look at some of the photos from our most recent meet. Registration Price: Early: $75 (by 4/28/23) Normal: $95 (4/29/23-5/19/23) Late: $120 (5/20/23-5/27/23) Follow the link below to register.

By |2023-04-12T08:55:42-04:00April 12th, 2023|News|0 Comments
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