Sarah Robles Wins Collegiate Nationals
Top Performance One Weightlifter Sarah Robles solidified her place in the Nation at the 2011 Collegiate National Championships in Shreveport, Louisiana by winning the Collegiate Title in the 75+ kilo class. Sarah was not just satisfied with winning the title she went after one of Hall of Fame Weightlifter Cheryl Haworth’s Collegiate Clean & Jerk Record. The old record was 145 kilos and Sarah easily lifted 146 kilos on her third attempt. Sarah posted a 256 kilo total which was 5 kilos up from her performance at the World Championships back in September.
She is now:
Collegiate Record Holder in the Clean & Jerk 146 kilos
#1 in the 75+ kilo class
#1 on the 2011 Pan Am Games Team
#1 on the 2011 World Championship Team
#1 Weightlifter Male or Female in the US
We want to congratulate Sarah on her accomplishments thus far. It is still one step toward our bigger goal of Winning the Pan Am Games and World Championships. If you are interested in supporting Sarah on her road to London. Donations can be made in care of Team Arizona Weightlifting and sent to 916 E. Baseline Rd. Suite 130 Mesa, AZ 85204