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Special weightlifters prepare for Summer Games
BY RON MACARTHUR
April 11, 2014
Mark Kelly, who trains at The Firm in Rehoboth Beach, is excited during his first meet. BY RON MACARTHUR
Dominick Silvestri moves in over the bar preparing to lift. BY RON MACARTHUR
Local lifter Robert Smith, who trains at The Firm, participates in the April 5 meet. BY RON MACARTHUR
Jon Stoklosa lets out a yell after a lift during a meet in Reboboth Beach. BY RON MACARTHUR
Colin Muller, who trains at The Firm, bends down over the bar during the dead-lift competition. BY RON MACARTHUR
David Hill of Newark prepares to bench press 380 pounds. Hill has qualified for the nationals. BY RON MACARTHUR
Dominick Silvestri gets pumped up before attempting a higher weight. BY RON MACARTHUR
Special Olympics weightlifters gathered April 5 at The Firm in Rehoboth Beach for a practice meet in preparation for the Summer Games to be held Saturday, June 7, at the University of Delaware. Local lifters meet two times a week at The Firm to train.
Jon Stoklosa of Newark warms up in the dead lift before attempting heavier weights. He has already qualified for the national tournament.
