John McGovern

Weightlifting
     
Height: 5-9
Weight: 85 kg
Birthdate:  11/25/1992
Hometown:  Pensacola, Fla.
Second Year at the USOEC
 
Northern Michigan University
Major:  Biochemistry/ pre-medicine
Class Status: Sophomore
 
 
 
 

Athlete John McGovern head shot


Competition History

2012-13

  • Second - University Nationals (Johnson City, Tenn.)

2011-12

  • Competed at the 2012 Junior Worlds (Antigua, Guatemala)
  • Competed at the 2012 Senior Nationals (Columbus, Ohio)
  • Second - 2012 Junior Nationals (Chicago, Ill)
  • Fourth -  2011 Twin City Open (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Prior to the USOEC

  • First - 2011 FHSAA State Weightlifting Finals (Orlando, Fla.)
  • Third - 2010 FHSAA State Weightlifting Finals (New Port Richey, Fla.)

Personal Bests

Snatch: 135 kg (2013)

Clean & Jerk: 172 kg (2013)


Life Goals

  • Complete bachelors degree in electrical engineering in 2016
  • Compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
  • Complete medical school and work at Andrew's Institute

Fun Facts/ Personal

  • Worked at Dunkin Donuts
  • Is the third of six children
  • Won prom king and state championship on the same day

 

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