19-02-2025
Chipley's Renfro becomes program's first state champ
CHIPLEY, Fla. (WMBB) – Chipley High School senior weightlifter, Jaci Renfro took home gold at the FHSAA State Championships, becoming the first state champ in program history.
Renfro won the 129-pound weight class in the Olympic event by lifting a total of 345 pounds.
She medaled at State in both her sophomore and junior seasons but this was her first gold medal and she says it was the perfect way to end her high school weightlifting career.
'After the past three years, I got silver my second year and bronze my third year, so it feels good to get first place for my last,' Renfro said. 'I was very joyful but I was also crying because it was like a sad moment and a happy one at the same time. For it to be my last one and hit that lift, I couldn't have done it without God.'
Renfro says she does not plan to compete in college but she will compete at USA Nationals this summer, trying to improve upon her third-place finish in 2024.
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