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Ten-Year-Old Raelynn Mergen Shines at National Weightlifting Championships

7/5/2025

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Ten-year-old Raelynn Mergen from Falkville, Alabama, has made waves at the USA National Weightlifting Championships, clinching silver medals in both clean and jerk and overall categories. With a remarkable deadlift of 175 pounds, Raelynn's journey began at seven, fueled by her mother's focus on safety and joy in training. She dreams of squatting 100 pounds by next year!

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Ten-year-old Raelynn Mergen from Falkville, Alabama, has made waves at the USA National Weightlifting Championships, clinching silver medals in both clean and jerk and overall categories. With a remarkable deadlift of 175 pounds, Raelynn's journey began at seven, fueled by her mother's focus on safety and joy in training. She dreams of squatting 100 pounds by next year!