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Gainesville's Tim Moon claims fifth straight title at Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas

Gainesville's Tim Moon won the best lifter award at Mr. Olympia on Friday in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy Garry Glenn

Tim Moon — Gainesville's Tim Moon won the best lifter award at Mr. Olympia on Friday in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy Garry Glenn

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Published: Dec 21, 2020, 6:21 PM

On Friday, Gainesville’s Tim Moon won his fifth-straight bench press title at the Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas. Moon, 56, is the world-record holder for a bench presser in the 50-and-over age group and locked out on 683 pounds on his first attempt.

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The Lake Lanier Rowing Club competed at the Head of the Charles Regatta on Oct. 19 in Boston. Pictured are Emerson Wright, Maddox Couch, Preston Murphy, Jake Bachman, David Wenig, Laney Hunley, Regan Duff, Madison Ming, Jacquelyn Owens, coach Georgia Murray, coach Howell Bout and coach Kris Lange. Photo courtesy Paige Owens For The Times

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