ABOUT IRON WOLF ATHLETICS
Our goal at Iron Wolf Athletics is to develop excellent athletes by promoting precise, efficient and safe movement through proper technique and training practices.
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Our programming focuses on learning and developing the fundamentals of sport to high degree of proficiency. We utilize the variations of the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk as well as squats, dead lifts and plyometric movements to develop speed, strength, power, coordination, accuracy and precision. We believe that incorporating Olympic Weightlifting into traditional sports training provides incredible benefits for all sports and is an excellent addition to any sport training program.
COAT OF ARMS
The symbol that represents our team is a variation of Coach Ryan's family crest. This symbol was chosen because it contains several elements that have specific meanings that we believe should influence the way we live and train.
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The elements contained in the coat of arms are:
The escutcheon, or shield, that makes up the base of the coat of arms. It is the color argent, representing peace and sincerity.
The secondary color is vert, representing hope, joy, and loyalty in love.
The chevron is a symbol of protection.
The wolf represents the rewards of perseverance.
MOTTO
Vis Unita Fortior
Our team's motto also comes from the history of Coach Ryan's family. The motto roughly translates to "Strength united is stronger."
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We believe that, together, as a team, we are stronger than we ever could be on our own. We trust in each other, encourage each other, and believe in each other. This united strength allows us to push past our limits and reach new levels of achievement, not just in sport, but in life.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Victories, Records, and Achievements
Total National Medals: 10
Total International Medals: 1
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2019
Tennessee State Championships
Men's 96kg Senior 1st Place - Ryan Flood
Men's 89kg Senior 3rd Place - Austen Moore
Women's 59kg Senior 3rd Place - Elyse Renshaw
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2020
Tennessee State Championships
Men's 61kg Junior 1st Place - Elias Gerstein
Men's 81kg Junior 3rd Place - Leo Mackey
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2021
Tennessee State Championships
Men's 61kg Junior 1st Place - Elias Gerstein
Men's 96kg 2nd Place - Ryan Flood
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2022
USA National Championships
Men's 61kg Junior 4th Place - Elias Gerstein
Elias Gerstein - Ranked 16th in the nation, Junior Men's 61kg
Tennessee State Championships
Men's 61kg Junior 1st Place - Elias Gerstein
Men's 96kg Senior 2nd Place - Ryan Flood
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2023
USA National Championships
Men's 61kg Under 23 1st Place in Snatch - Elias Gerstein
Tennessee State Championships
Men's 61kg Senior 1st Place - Elias Gerstein
Men's 89kg Senior 2nd Place - Will McComiskey
Men's 96kg Masters 35-39 1st Place - Ryan Flood
Music City Fitness Expo
Men's 89kg Masters 35-39 1st Place - Flynt Foster
Men's 96kg Masters 35-39 1st Place - Ryan Flood
Men's Best Lifter - Ryan Flood
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2024
USA Weightlifting North American Open Series 1
Men's 96kg Masters 35-39 1st Place - Ryan Flood
Tennessee/Kentucky WSO Championships
Men's 67kg Senior 1st Place - Elias Gerstein
Men's 102kg Masters 35-39 1st Place - Ryan Flood
Music City Fitness Expo
Men's 102kg Masters 35-39 1st Place - Ryan Flood
Howard Cohen American Masters Championships
Men's 96kg Masters 35-39 2nd Place - Ryan Flood
Super Total 4th Place - Ryan Flood
IMWA Americas Cup
Men's 96kg Masters 35-39 2nd Place - Ryan Flood
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2025
USA Masters Weightlifting Nationals
Men's 102kg Masters 35-39 2nd Place - Ryan Flood
Super Total 2nd Place - Ryan Flood
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Tennessee State Records
Elias Gerstein - Senior 61kg - Snatch - 75kg set in 2021
Elias Gerstein - Junior 61kg - Snatch - 82kg set in 2022
Ryan Flood - 35-39 Masters 96kg - Snatch - 115kg set in 2023
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National Records
USA Masters Weightlifting
Men's 96kg Masters 35-39 Super Total - Ryan Flood - 2024