The Petaluma-raised brothers and Olympic hopefuls were named Collegiate All-Americans after finishing third in their respective weight classes at this year’s National Collegiate Weightlifting Championships.
Nathan Prokop and William Prokop, graduates of Petaluma High School in 2018 and 2021, respectively, represented East Tennessee State University at the championship tournament held in Columbus, Ohio from February 29 to March 3. He joined over 150 other athletes. The National Collegiate Championships count as Olympic qualifying events.
In the event, where athletes completed six lifts, Nathan lifted a total of 643 pounds in the 211 pound (96 kg) weight class and William achieved a total of 625 pounds in the 196 pound (89 kg) weight class. Their individual third-place finish helped push the team into second place in the overall standings.
Nathan, who has won numerous national championships and other accomplishments, also won an All-American title in 2020 representing Menlo College. The national title is William’s first after winning three youth titles the previous year. National Champion title.
At East Tennessee State University, Nathan is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Sports Management and William is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Applied Sports Science.
Amelia Richardson is a staff writer at the Argus-Courier. She can be reached at amelia.richardson@arguscourier.com or 707-521-5208.
