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Strom leads way for Raiders at state weightlifting meet

May 8, 2026 | Brian Lester

Roan Strom was hanging around the RP Funding Center late Thursday afternoon awaiting the start of the awards ceremony.

Strom knew he was assured of a couple of medals, both for runner-up finishes in Olympic and Traditional at the FHSAA 3A state boys weightlifting meet in Lakeland. But Strom was hoping for gold.