PELLA — Eddie Ginnan, a former wrestler for Central College and strength and conditioning intern, is set to be one of 18 Americans heading to Manama, Bahrain for the International Weightlifting Federation Senior World Championships taking place from Dec. 6-15. A native of Homer Glen, Illinois, and a 2020 graduate, Ginnan will take part in […]
PELLA — Eddie Ginnan, a former wrestler for Central College and strength and conditioning intern, is set to be one of 18 Americans heading to Manama, Bahrain for the International Weightlifting Federation Senior World Championships taking place from Dec. 6-15.
A native of Homer Glen, Illinois, and a 2020 graduate, Ginnan will take part in the 81kg (178-pound) B group event on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 3:30 a.m. CST (12:30 p.m. local time).
The event will feature a total weight calculated from both the hang snatch and clean and jerk lifts. Ginnan qualified ninth out of 12 competitors in his group, achieving a total lift of 336 kilograms (741 pounds). The top qualifier in his category is Vadzim Likharad of Bulgaria with a lift of 351 kilograms. The senior world record for his weight class was established by Xiaojun Lyu of China at 378 kilograms.
“Looks like Eddie Ginnan is ready to lift the world in Bahrain! 💪🌍 With enough weight on his shoulders to make Atlas jealous, we’re excited to see him take on the competition. Who needs a superhero when we have local legends like Eddie? Let’s go show them what Central College strength is all about!” 🏋️♂️🔥
It’s fantastic to see Central grad Ginnan competing at the Weightlifting World Championships! This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to their hard work and dedication. Wishing them all the best as they represent their school and make their mark on the international stage! Go Ginnan! 💪🏋️♂️
“Watch out, Bahrain! Eddie Ginnan is coming in hot to lift the weights and our spirits! 💪🐻 From wrestler to weightlifting warrior, he’s ready to show how hard work pays off—one snatch and jerk at a time! Let’s cheer him on as he raises the bar (and those weights) to new heights! 🌍🏋️♂️ #GoEddie #WeightliftingWorlds”