Olympic Weightlifters to Compete at American Open in Mobile December 11-13

Dec 10th, 2009

More than 150 weightlifters, including members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team and U.S. National Teams, will compete at the American Open in Mobile this weekend, December 11-13.

“USA Weightlifting looks forward to bringing the strongest athletes in the world to Mobile,” said USA Weightlifting CEO Rick Adams (Colorado Springs, CO) “The fans will be able to see future Olympic athletes and many of the best weightlifters America has to offer.”

Among the athletes scheduled to compete is three-time Olympian Cheryl Haworth (Savannah, GA) who won bronze at the 2000 Olympic Games.

Competition will be held at the Mobile Civic Center Arena, located at 401 Civic Center Drive.

Competition schedule is as follows:

Friday, December 11

10 a.m. Women’s 48kg and 53kg divisions
12:30 p.m. Men’s 56kg and 62kg divisions
3 p.m. Women’s 58kg division
5 p.m. Men’s 69kg division
7 p.m. Women’s 63kg division

Saturday, December 12

10 a.m. Men’s 77kg division
12:30 p.m. Women’s 69kg division
3 p.m. Men’s 85kg division
5 p.m. Women’s 75kg division
7 p.m. Men’s 94kg division

Sunday, December 13

10 a.m. Women’s +75kg division
2 p.m. Men’s 105kg division
4 p.m. Men’s +105kg division