2007-2008: Placed sixth at the American Open (Birmingham, Ala.); Took third at the National Junior Championships (Chattanooga, Tenn.); Finished fifth at the National Weightlifting Championships (Columbus, Ohio) Finished first at the Ohio State Meet (Columbus, Ohio).

Prior to the USOEC: Silver medal at 2007 Junior National Championships (Merrillville, In.); competed at 2007 International Tournament of Sicily.

Personal: Enjoys country music, action and comedy movies, and Ohio State Football. Hopes to make the 2012 Olympic Team. Born on July 14, 1989.