Weightlifting Competition held in Clinton County
By Ashton Peters
LOCK HAVEN– Full Body Health & Fitness Center, owned and operated by Lori and Brian Hoy, proudly celebrated its seventh anniversary with a highly anticipated weightlifting competition on Saturday, July 5. The event brought together athletes, supporters, and local businesses for a day dedicated to strength, sportsmanship, and community.
Competitors of all experience levels showcased months of dedication and training, pushing themselves to new personal bests in squat, bench press, and deadlift. The energy throughout the facility was electric, as attendees filled the gym to cheer on friends, family, and fellow lifters.
Competition Highlights
Two athletes earned the highest honors based on DOTS scores, a coefficient used to compare strength across body weights:
Gabrielle Sawko – 323.98
David Fillman – 440.41
In addition to the overall champions, top performers were recognized in individual lift categories:
Best Squat
Female: Tracy Haas-Ungard – 265 lbs
Male: Ross Sherman – 600 lbs
Honorable mention: David Fillman and John Mayes, who also successfully squatted 600 lbs.
Best Bench Press
Female: Gabrielle Sawko – 155 lbs
Male: Alan LaMey – 410 lbs
Best Deadlift
Female: Hannah Cary – 315 lbs
Male: Alan LaMey – 560 lbs
Each lift was met with resounding applause, highlighting the supportive and spirited atmosphere the gym has become known for.
Community Support and Partnerships
The success of the event was bolstered by the contributions of several local partners. Special thanks were extended to:
Dr. Laura of Fresh Start Chiropractic and Wellness Center for her continued support of athlete wellness
Mama Martina’s Food Truck for providing refreshments to competitors and spectators
AP Photos for documenting the day’s highlights through professional photography
Lori Hoy expressed her gratitude to everyone involved:
“Congratulations to ALL of the competitors today!”,
leaving participants and attendees inspired and already looking forward to next year’s celebration.
