
#38 - Ben Tieu
Abby and Emma sit down with new gym owner and founder of GMU Weightlifting Ben Tieu!

Hosted by DMV Weightlifting · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 39 episodes
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The official podcast of USA Weightlifting's DMV WSO, join us as we bring on coaches and athletes across on the DMV as special guests, as well as friends of the podcast from across the weightlifting world.
DMV Weightlifting hosts Soft Elbows Podcast, a sports show with 39 episodes published.

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Abby and Steve are joined by two-time American Open Champion Caleb Goodman!

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Cheryl Jackson
Director of the Organizational Design and Change Management Practice · Sail Away Estate Sales, LLC
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Aaron Adams
Caregiver and Author · Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Christian Carter
Director of Olympic Sports Performance · James Madison University
1 appearance on this show
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