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Political Science Major Receives Bronze Medal for Olympic Weightlifting

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Congratulations to Political Science major Chris Hernandez. 4月21日,他在犹他州奥格登举行的耐克美国举重大学和25岁以下锦标赛上获得了130公斤(286磅)的铜牌。 在25岁以下年龄组中,他获得了挺举项目的金牌。

Hernandez became a Political Science major after arriving on campus and witnessing the 2016 elections which helped him discover his passion for the subject. A pre-law minor, he plans to attend law school, and then run for elected office.

Keys to Success: Patience and Focus
The skills he’s developed as an athlete are also helpful in his studies at Montclair State. “As an Olympic Weightlifter I practice patience and focus every time I train. These two practices are also important when it comes to school. Whether it’s writing a paper or doing a case brief, I am always patient and focus on my research. When I graduate here I will go to Law School. My experiences here will certainly be ones I will not forget,” he said.