Webber International Weightlifters Earn Bronze at Nationals

Three Warriors lifters place at USA Weightlifting Collegiate Championships

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:13pm

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The Webber International University weightlifting team competed at the USA Weightlifting Collegiate National Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah from April 8-12. The Warriors brought three lifters who all finished well, including one bronze medalist, as the team placed 19th overall in the country.

Why it matters

Webber International's weightlifting program has been steadily improving, with this strong national showing continuing the school's tradition of athletic excellence. The Collegiate Nationals are a prestigious event that attracts the top young weightlifters from across the United States.

The details

The three Webber International lifters who competed at the Collegiate Nationals were Samantha Garcia, Tyrone Johnson, and Jada Reeves. Garcia earned a bronze medal for her performance, while Johnson and Reeves also placed highly for the Warriors. As a team, Webber International finished 19th out of all the schools that participated in the national championships.

  • The USA Weightlifting Collegiate National Championships took place from April 8-12, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The players

Webber International University

A private university located in Babson Park, Florida that fields a competitive weightlifting team.

Samantha Garcia

A Webber International weightlifter who earned a bronze medal at the 2026 USA Weightlifting Collegiate National Championships.

Tyrone Johnson

A Webber International weightlifter who placed highly at the 2026 USA Weightlifting Collegiate National Championships.

Jada Reeves

A Webber International weightlifter who placed highly at the 2026 USA Weightlifting Collegiate National Championships.

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The takeaway

Webber International's weightlifting team continues to be a force to be reckoned with at the national level, with multiple lifters earning top finishes at the prestigious USA Weightlifting Collegiate National Championships.