Back in the spotlight; Roach wins American Open title – Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
LDS Female Weightlifter Wins American Open Title
JANUARY 23, 2015 AT 5:37 PM
from LDS Living – Mormon Report
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MR says: Congratulations to member Melanie Roach on this unusual accomplishment!
It’s been six years since Bonney Lake resident Melanie Roach competed in weightlifting at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, placing sixth. Last month, though, Roach came back into the spotlight by winning the American Open, a biannual national weightlifting competition.
The competition was held last December in Washington D.C., where Roach placed first in the 53 kilogram (116.8 pounds) division.