USOEC weightlifters win medals

USOEC LogoTwo United States Olympic Education Center weightlifters won a medal at USA Weightlifting’s American Open Championships on Sunday in Dallas, Texas.

Vanessa McCoy, a Texas native, won a silver medal in the 63 kilogram weight class. She lifted 85 kg in the snatch and 100 kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 185 kg.

Chris Santana took home a bronze medal at the 62 kilogram weight class. He lifted a combined 225 kilograms between the snatch and the clean and jerk.