Name: Renee Lawton

Team: Liberty Barbell Club

Coach: Jim Rutter

Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.

Current Residence: Philadelphia, Pa.

Year of Birth: 1987

Weight Class: 69/75kg

Height: 5-6

What year did you begin lifting? 2011

How did you get involved? I started out doing CrossFit in 2009 and then switched to strictly weightlifting in 2011

Favorite Competition Lift: Snatch

Favorite Training Lift: Clean pulls

Education: I am currently a first year dental student at Temple University. I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona.

Personal Goals: I recently achieved my goal of qualifying for University Nationals while in dental school, so now I have to set a new goal for myself!

Favorite Food: Hamburger with avocado, bacon, caramelized onions and sweet potato fries

Favorite Book: Ender's Game

Favorite TV show: I honestly don't watch much TV

Favorite Song: “Lights” by Ellie Goulding

Hobbies/Interests outside of Weightlifting: I enjoy skiing, mountain biking, road cycling and traveling

Most people don't know that.. I didn't like peanut butter until I was in high school

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