Alex Chavala
Sophomore, Marathon
Special Olympics Power Lifting
“He always works hard and strives to do the best in and out of the gym. He loves working out to stay in shape.” – Cathy Warner, head coach
On Nov. 14, Dolphin weightlifter Alex Chavala brought home the gold from Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports. Chavala competed for Marathon High School in the Special Olympics 14- to 18-year-old lightweight class. The sophomore strongman combined a 75-pound bench press with an impressive 210-pound deadlift to win the competition, securing a gold medal and respect from the rest of the competitors. For his incredible achievement and willingness to work hard and persevere regardless of any setback foolish enough to get in his way, Marathon’s Alex Chavala is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
75
pounds bench press
210
pounds dead lift
