By Anthony Reynolds
Marquette, MI – Five United States Olympic Education Center weightlifters placed in the top three in their respective weight classes at the American Open Championships last weekend in Shreveport, Louisiana. Amber Davis placed second in the 53 kg. division, and Rachel Hern did the same at 75+ kg. In the process, Davis set a Junior American record in the snatch and Hearn achieved a World Team qualifying standard. Emmy Vargas took third in the 75+ class. John Harris and Jason Aun each took third place in their weight divisions for the men's team.