Local Weightlifter Defends National Title in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — Local weightlifter Lucille Murphy defended her Masters National Champion title on April 11 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Murphy took second in the snatch lifting 75 kg and first in the clean and jerk lifting 96 kg. Her 171 kg total earned Murphy the gold overall and secured the second national title in her race for the Triple Crown. 

Murphy will compete at the New York State Championships in Binghamton in September and will compete for the final national title in December in Pleasanton, California.

Murphy currently serves as treasurer for the Saratoga Springs City School District.