(Victory’s Alex Clazie lifts at the Ontario Weightlifting Championships. (Submitted photo)
Three members from the Victory Barbell Club in Ameliasburg not only competed at the Ontario Weightlifting champions over the weekend, they earned gold medals.
The competition was held virtually.
Eighteen-year-old Connor Bazilsky competed in the 61 kilogram class. With total lifts of 208 kilograms or 458 pounds, Bazilsky claimed gold in both the junior and senior divisions.
Sixteen-year-old Alex Clazie topped the 109 kilogram division with total lifts of 180 kilos or 396 pounds.
And 13-year-old Ethan Yuke topped the 89 kilogram class with total lifts of 130 kilos or 286 pounds. Ethan gets gold in both the youth and junior division.