Alexandra Thornton, former HPHS student and current freshman at The University of Utah was once again crowned Junior National Champion at USA Weightlifting’s Junior National Championships held February 8, 2020 in Pleasanton, California. Alexandra achieved competition personal records in both her lifts and her total. In a triumph of technique, she successfully completed all six lifts out of all six lifts attempted. 

Her best snatch was 86kg (189 pounds) and her best clean and jerk was 109kg (240 pounds) for an impressive total of 195kg (429 pounds).

This is Alexandra’s Fourth USA Weightlifting National Championship.