Comments on: AKC Classic 2009

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:37:01 +0000

A huge congrats goes out to Jess for her amazing accomplishment. Equally huge congrats goes to Surya and Sara for their amazing sets, and perseverance. So much gratitude to Maya for coaching the IC team throughout the day. Cate, this MS achievement is dedicated to you – a true master coach and friend. I am delighted that everyone in team IC stayed committed to technique and artistry. I am extremely proud of all of you for your great performances.

By: Leslie P

Leslie P — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:58:51 +0000

A huge congratulations to you all. What a fantastic looking group of athletes. So wonderful!

By: Catherine Imes

Catherine Imes — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:55:38 +0000

It was an honor to judge the set. Jess really made every rep look the same from beginning to end. It was just to bad I couldn’t watch Svetlana at the same time. Great work Ladies. I’m sure the other IC women will get MS very soon.

By: Maya

Maya — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:13:25 +0000

The weekend was full of exciting highs and lows. I am so proud of each lifter from the IC. You each learned something new from the experience and walked away better lifters as a result. What more can we ask for? Thank you for putting forth your best out there on the platform. Congratulations to every one of you for achieving rank!

…such talented lifters from across the US and abroad represented at the Classic this year.

Jessica and Svetlana’s set was one of the most exciting of my KB sport journey thus far. No one has done more for the women’s OALC event than the AKC and to see these two extraordinary lifters make history by taking their first Master of Sport rank in the Long Cycle was incredible to witness. Thank you Jess and Svetlana – We all salute you! Surya and Sara delivered an amazing 10 minutes too and I can only hope to be as great as them someday. Major thank yous are in order to Steve and CImes as usual!!!! …but it’s also important to thank Bonnie (you still own the women’s OALC). …and of course Valery for his undying contributions toward the excellence of the sport.

By: Lina

Lina — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:17:13 +0000

congratulations team ice chamber!! you are all so amazing!!!!!

By: BorisTerzic

BorisTerzic — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:42:06 +0000

Great work! it was great watching all of you lift this past weekend!

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:32:14 +0000

There were so many great moments that I don’t even know where to start. Seeing Jess and Svetlana achieve mastery side-by-side was truly inspiring. I was blown away by the level of performance that all of the first timers put in. It’s a real testimony to the preparation that Bear, Steve, Maya, and Jess put us through. Thank you so much for all of your help, support, and boundless encouragement. Of course, it’s always a treat to watch Surya and Bear lift. When I grow up, I wanna lift like they do!

Thanks to all who showed up to cheer us on. Ross, Loredie, and Steph — you always brighten my day. Your bonhomie means more to me than I can ever say.

I’ll be back at 6AM very soon!

By: Siiri

Siiri — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:23:44 +0000

Congratulations to everyone!!

By: Tracy Tingle

Tracy Tingle — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:41:20 +0000

WOW! Amazing work everyone. Congratulations!!

By: Sara Moore

Sara Moore — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:51:44 +0000

Congrats to all of you!