We've seen that the current men's Pan Ams team is ready to defend their spots , but what about the contenders? This weekend they get a chance to get one step closer to their Olympic dreams, so will they be able to seize the opportunity?

Angelo Bianco (77) and his mullet are ready

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"Long live the mullet" indeed.

D'Angelo Osorio (105) hits fluid 185kg and 195kg clean & jerks last week

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Osorio looks to be recovered from a tweaked wrist heading into Trials.

Norik Vardanian (94) easily front squats 230kg 

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Then he talks smack to the barbell. Poor barbell, savage Norik.

Donovan Ford (105) goes with a routine 201kg clean & jerk

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Looks like Ford is recovering well from a back injury late last year.

Spencer Moorman (105) looks smooth and fast

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He's currently training out of the country but will be at Trials, ready to throw down.

Cameron Swart (105+) squats an ungodly 320kg

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Swart broke his hand a little over a month ago, but he'll hopefully be ready and healthy enough to lift at Trials this weekend.

Darren Barnes (56) cleans 150kg off the blocks

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Barnes and he brother Derrick Johnson are both on the bubble and are looking to make their way onto the team. Looking good!

Derrick Johnson (62) is tapering and ready to show up at Trials

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Derrick Johnson is the most accomplished coach lifting for a spot at Trials.

Nathan Damron (85) tapers with a 187kg clean & jerk

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Fresh off of Junior Pan Ams, Nathan Damron is looking ready to smash his way onto the Pan Ams team.

David Garcia (105) with a 190kg power clean & jerk and 255kg front squat one week out

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David Garcia has had some rough meets recently, but if he can put together a solid meet he'll be in a great position to earn a spot onto the team.