Saint Vincent weightlifter Amanda Serapiglia wins bronze at national event
She majors in biochemistry, but Saint Vincent’s Amanda Serapiglia also experiments in another discipline.
The junior from Trafford is bringing home a bronze medal after competing in the Arnold Sports Festival’s USA Weightlifting National University Championships in Columbus, Ohio.
Serepiglia, a 20-year-old cross-fitter, took third in her weight division while contending in the 49Kg class where she tallied 132Kg.
Contestants had to complete a snatch and a clean and jerk, which led to their overall score.
Serepiglia is a member of the PFP Barbell Club of Pittsburgh and the East Coast Gold Weightlifting Team.
Bill Beckner Jr. is a TribLive reporter covering local sports in Westmoreland County. He can be reached at bbeckner@triblive.com.
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