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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Florida Weightlifting Championship Expected to Fuel Local Economy

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Some heavy lifters are expected in Lake Wales in a couple of weeks.

According to the City of Lake Wales, more than 700 people are expected to attend the USA Weightlifting Florida State Championship coming to Lake Wales on April 25-27, 2025.

Maxx Effort Training is hosting this event at Lake Wales High School.

This three-day event at LWHS will feature more than 500 athletes competing in an Olympic-style weightlifting competition. Athletes, along with their trainers, friends and families from all over Florida will be staying at area hotels, eating at restaurants and frequenting local businesses. 

“This event will stimulate our local economy,” City Manager James Slaton said. “Tourism dollars circulating through our local business and banks promotes financial sustainability.”   

The mission of USA Weightlifting is to grow and develop weightlifting to support lifelong participation and achieve Olympic podium success.

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