Chad Thomas Vaughn (born May 11, 1980 in

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) is an American

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. He was a member of the 2004 Olympic team in

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, and ranked 18th in the 77 kg category, lifting a total of 320 kg. He competed in the 85 kg category at the

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, and ranked 14th lifting a total of 335 kg. At the

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he ranked 24th in the 77 kg category, lifting a total of 326 kg. He qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Vaughn currently resides in

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, and is coached by Richard Flemming.

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