Alexandra Thornton Grabs Bronze at the USA Weightlifting Youth National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia

Highland Park High School junior Alexandra Thornton brought home the Bronze Medal in a very competitive 63kg 16-17 Women’s Weight Class at the USA Weightlifting Youth National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia on June 22, 2017. Lifting in the A session, she stayed poised and consistent. She snatched 74kg (163lb) and clean and jerked 88kg (194lb) for a 162kg (357lb) total and the Bronze Medal. Simultaneous with her preparation for this competition was Alexandra’s participation in the CrossFit Open. Out of 2,081 16-17 year old female competitors, Alexandra placed 49 and was invited to participate in an on-line qualifier. There were 200 participating in this qualifier. Alexandra placed 28 in the world and missed a trip to the CrossFit Games by only 8 spots.