Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team at 2026 Nationals

Five members of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team recently competed in the 2025 USA Weightlifting National Championships. The meet was held in Colorado Springs, CO. Below are the results of each lifter for the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. Overall, the team brought home three medals, three top 10 finishers, 1 National Champion, and multiple meet personal records. Results (Division) (Snatch/Clean + Jerk/Total) (Placing): Lucy Brunson U15 W 69kg+ (43kg/68kg/111kg) 11th Place overall Ariel Hekier U25 W 58kg (62kg/78kg/140kg) 7th Place overall Eva Young JR W 58kg (X/84kg/X) DNF overall Tim Neal JR M 71kg (101kg/130kg/231kg) 🥉Snatch, 🥈Clean + Jerk, 🥇Overall - 2026 Junior M 71kg National Champion Chase Overpeck Senior (107kg/125kg/232kg) 5th overall 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 and 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 |2026-07-12T15:17:40-04:00July 13th, 2026|News|0 Comments

Tim Neal wins Weightlifting National Championship

Congratulations to Tim Neal on an outstanding performance at the USA Weightlifting Junior National Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado earlier this month, where he earned a gold medal in one of the nation's most competitive junior divisions. Tim is a long time member of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team coached by USA Weightlifting National Coach Jarrod Nobbe. Weightlifting National Championships Week brings together the country's top youth, junior, U25, and senior lifters, making every medal hard-earned. Tim rose to the challenge with a personal record in the clean & jerk to secure the top spot on the podium. Congratulations, Tim on becoming a USA Weightlifting Junior National Champion! We are incredibly proud of your accomplishment and look forward to seeing what comes next as you continue to represent Athletic Lab on the national stage.

By |2026-07-07T19:22:43-04:00July 8th, 2026|News|0 Comments

2026 Fourth of July Schedule

In celebration of the Federal observation of Independence Day, Athletic Lab will have a modified training schedule on the 3rd of July. Please note the following schedule for Friday, July 3: CF / Performance Fitness: 9 am, 11 am Senza: 9 am Scholastic: 10 am Scholastic Prep 10 am Our normal class schedule will resume on Saturday, July 4th.

By |2026-06-17T10:05:54-04:00June 17th, 2026|News|0 Comments

May Member of the Month: Angelo Olcese

Angelo Olcese is the May 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Angelo is a long time personal training athlete.  Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Angelo Olcese What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I am a software engineer during the day, and a semi-professional Ultimate Frisbee player  in the evenings. I captain both the professional team The Carolina Flyers as well as a club team called Raleigh Durham United. The rest of my time is spent supporting my wife, Alex, as she trains to become a thoracic surgeon. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Favorite: Power Cleans. Least Favorite: Rear foot elevated split squats. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? In the gym, I improved my RSI metric 30+% (I never previously identified as a springy athlete). On the field, I got 4 blocks in one game (nearly doubling my career blocks). What motivates you in your training? Watching my wife's work ethic in achieving her dreams pushes me to work harder at my own goals. Being better for my teammates so [...]

By |2026-05-06T09:46:40-04:00May 10th, 2026|News|0 Comments

April Member of the Month: Brian Henry

Brian Henry is the April 2026 Athletic Lab Member of the Month. Brian is a long time member of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. Name: Brian Burger Henry What city were you born in? West Haven CT What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? I'm probably either dissociating with video games or on nature walks, going to beaches with boardwalks, or going on dates with people I'll never see again. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? Favorite: Snatch. Least Favorite: Pause dip cleans are the devil What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? I'm most proud of the consistency of my training through plenty of "less than ideal" life chapters. I could've given up a few times but the team I'm a part of and Athletic Lab as a whole mean much more to me than a PR or a medal. It'd be cool to medal at states this year though... we'll see. What motivates you in your training? Seeing other people my age who aren't [...]

By |2026-04-15T17:25:27-04:00April 15th, 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 Team wins a combined 6 medals at the Virus Weightlifting Finals and UMWF World Championships

Ten members of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team recently competed in the 2025 USA Weightlifting Virus Weightlifting Finals and UMWF World Championships. The meet was held in Daytona Beach, FL. The event is the final national event on the USA Weightlifting calendar, bringing together the best weightlifters from the United States. Below are the results of each lifter for the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. Overall, the team brought home six medals, eight top 10 finishers, and multiple meet personal records. Results (Weight Category & Division)  (Snatch/Clean + Jerk/Total) (Placing): Tim Neal 71kg U17 M (Youth) (Snatch: 100kg🥉, CJ: 121kg 🥉, Total: 221kg) 3rd Place at Finals 🥉 Karl Hamlin M79kg Masters 35 (Snatch: 106kg, CJ: 133kg, Total: 239kg) 3rd Place at Finals🥉 Calvin Miller M79kg Masters 35 (Snatch: 97kg, CJ: 110kg, Total: 207kg) Leigh LeGare W86kg Masters 40 (Snatch: 71kg, CJ: 96kg, Total: 167kg) 2nd Place UMWF World's 🥈 Lucy Brunson 63+kg U13 W (Youth) (Snatch: 40kg, CJ: 57kg, Total: 97kg) Ariana Trinidad W63kg Masters 35 (Snatch: 71, CJ: 87kg, Total: 158kg) 3rd Place UMWF World's 🥉 Kimberlee Dekrey W77kg Masters 35 (Snatch: 79kg, CJ: 97kg, Total: 176kg) Mariah Merkle, W69kg Senior W (Snatch: 86kg, CJ: 111kg, Total: 197kg) Jamie Maffeo, 77kg Senior W (Snatch: 82kg, CJ 98kg, Total: 180kg) Rebecca Rivera W86+ Masters 35 (Snatch: 75kg, CJ:98Kg, Total: 173kg) 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 and 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 [...]

By |2025-12-27T10:49:41-05:00December 27th, 2025|News|0 Comments

November Members of the Month: David Lopez & Ari Pandini

Each month we highlight one or more of our members in our member of the month feature. For the month of November we've selected David Lopez & Ari Pandini as our Members of the Month. The couple are core members of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team.  Athletic Lab provides evidence-based, field-proven training to competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Athletic Lab is the trusted training home for dozens of elite professional athletes and trusted by both local and international teams. These same training methods are available to high school athletes looking to excel on the field, court or track in our Scholastic program. Athletic Lab is one of the top fitness and performance training centers in the country. We have a vibrant and diverse community ranging from fitness enthusiasts looking to get in the best shape of their lives to elite professional athletes. You can read about previous members of the month here. What city were you born in? David: Havana, Cuba Ari: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil What do you do when you’re not training at Athletic Lab (occupation, hobbies, etc)? David: Outside of working as a software engineer, I like to run long distances, take the pups hiking, and drink coffee Ari: When I’m not working on car warranties, I enjoy reading/listening to audiobooks, spending time with our dogs and trying to save cats. What’s your favorite exercise? Least favorite? David: Clean and Jerk is my favorite. Lateral Lunges are my least favorite. Ari: Snatch is my favorite. Thrusters are my least favorite and I’m very glad to not do those anymore. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment since you started training? David: Cleaning and Jerking 100kg in competition (so far) [...]

By |2025-11-07T09:25:35-05:00November 7th, 2025|News|0 Comments

Athletic Lab WLC earns 2nd place team at Carolina WSO

The Athletic Lab Weightlifting Club traveled to Chapin, SC, to compete in the Carolina WSO Championships on October 18th & 19th. This meet brings together the top weightlifters from North Carolina and South Carolina to compete head-to-head. Below are the results: Team Awards: Female Team: 2nd Place Men’s Team: 4th Place Overall Team: 2nd Place Individual Performances (Snatch/Clean+Jerk/Total): Lucy Brunson (44kg/54kg/98kg) Erin Pruitt (54kg/69kg/123kg) Hannah Forbes (49kg/65kg/114kg) Arianne Pandini (51kg/64kg/115kg) Leigh LeGare (74kg/100kg/174kg) Rebecca Rivera (74kg/98kg/172kg) Jamie Maffeo (85kg/99kg/184kg) Mariah Merkle (90kg/110kg/200kg) Bill Meredith (63kg/89kg/152kg) David Lopez (68kg/100kg/168kg) Luke Hernandez (77kg/107kg/184kg) Calvin Miller (97kg/112kg/209kg) Luke Lauther (97kg/127kg/224kg) Carter McBride (108kg/140kg/248kg) Tim Neal (96kg/112kg/208kg) Total Medals: 16 Lucy Brunson: 1st Place 🥇 13U W63kg+, 2nd Overall 🥈 Youth Female Lifter Tim Neal: 1st Place 16-17 M71kg Youth 🥇, 1st Place M71kg Junior 🥇, 2nd Place M71kg Open 🥈, 2nd Overall Youth Male🥈, 2nd Overall Open Male 🥈 Jamie Maffeo: 2nd Place W77kg Open 🥈 Mariah Merkle: 1st Place W69kg Open 🥇, 2nd Overall Open Female 🥈 Rebecca Rivera: 1st Place W86kg+ 🥇, 2nd Place W86kg+ Open 🥈 Leigh LeGare: 1st Place W86kg Masters 🥇, 2nd Place W86kg Open 🥈 Calvin Miller: 2nd Place M79kg Masters 🥈 Bill Meredith: 1st Place M60kg Open 🥇 State Records: Leigh LeGare: Masters 86kg 40-44 - Snatch, Clean+Jerk, Total Mariah Merkle: 69kg Open - Snatch, Clean+Jerk, Total Brian Henry: Masters 79kg - Snatch, CJ, Total Masters 88kg - Snatch, Clean+Jerk, Total Chase Overpeck: 65kg Open - Snatch 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 and those wanting to compete in the sport. [...]

By |2025-10-28T14:30:02-04:00October 28th, 2025|News|0 Comments

Athletic Lab Weightlifting excels at 2025 USA Weightlifting National Championships

Seven members of the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team recently competed in the 2025 USA Weightlifting National Championships. The meet was held in Colorado Springs, CO. The event is the largest national event on the USA Weightlifting calendar, bringing together the best weightlifters from the United States. Below are the results of each lifter for the Athletic Lab Weightlifting Team. Overall, the team brought home seven medals, one National runner-up, a two-time National Champion, six top 10 finishers, and multiple meet personal records. Results (Snatch/Clean + Jerk/Total) (Placing) (Division & Weight Category): Tim Neal, 65kg U17 M (Youth) (Snatch: 90kg, CJ: 117kg 🥉, Total: 207kg) 4th Place Eva Young, 58kg Junior W (Snatch: 59kg, CJ: 84kg 🥈 Total: 143kg) 4th Place Ariel Hekier, 58kg U23 W (Snatch: 58kg, CJ: 75kg, Total: 133kg) 5th Place Ewan McCallum, 71kg U25 M (Snatch: 96kg, CJ: 123kg 🥈, Total: 219kg 🥈) 2nd Place - NATIONAL RUNNER-UP Chase OverPeck, 65kg U25 M (Snatch: 102kg 🥈, CJ: 123kg 🥇, Total: 225kg 🥇) 1st Place - 2x NATIONAL CHAMPION Mariah Merkle, 69kg Senior W (Snatch: 87kg, CJ: 107kg, Total: 194kg) 8th Place Jamie Maffeo, 77kg Senior W (Snatch: 82kg, CJ 100kg, Total: 182kg) 23rd 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 and 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 |2025-07-11T08:23:49-04:00July 6th, 2025|News|2 Comments
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