December 11
USAPL Senior States
Adam Wilczak returned to the platform in style. Adam Squatted
a PR 716 pounds, Benchpressed 402, and Deadlifted a PR 524 pounds for a
grand Total of 1642 pounds! The weights just keep increasing for this young
man!
December 11
APA Patriot Open
Brian Propst racked up the Personal Records in this meet. Brian
Squatted a PR 495 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 430 pounds, and
Deadlifted a PR 520 pounds for a PR Total of 1445 pounds.
NICE LIFTING BRIAN!
December 4
MHSAA Powerlifting meet
Dan Schuessler made this his first meet of 2004. Better late
than never! Dan lifted in the 145 pound JV division. Dan Squatted 350 pounds,
Benchpressed 225 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 370 pounds for a School
Record Total of 945 pounds. You have a great future ahead of you Dan!
AAU World Powerlifting Championships
Gene Marshall Hit the platform again with vengence. Gene Squatted
a World Record 589 pounds, Benchpressed a World Record 407
pounds, and Deadlifted a World Record 562 pounds, for a World
Record Total of 1560 pounds in the 165 pound SubMasters Division. Very
Impressive Gene
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APA Holiday Classic V
WTU was represented well at this meet.
First Kate Tailon turned in a terrific performance! Kate weighed in at 128 pounds and Squatted a World Record 275 pounds, Benchpressed a PR and State Record 170 pounds, and Deadlifted 275 for a World Record and PR Total of 720 pounds! CONGRATULATIONS KATE!
Jeff Finlayson continued his steady performance. Jeff Squatted a PR 520 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 325 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 520 pounds for a PR Total of 1365 pounds. Jeff totalled CLASS I as a 181 pound lifter in this meet. Nice going Jeff!!!
Rodney Wood continued his awesome trend. Rodney lifted as a 220 pounder and Squatted a World Record, American Record, and PR 685 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 525 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 590 pounds for a PR Total of 1800 pounds!
Joe Humbyrd Also made a good showing at this meet! Joe Squatted a PR 615 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 460 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 600 pounds for a PR Total of 1675 pounds! NICE LIFTING JOE!
November 20
Push/Pull Meet
Jesse Job did some nice lifting in this meet with his first
400 pound benchpress! Very nice PR. Jesse also Pulled a 45 pound
PR
Deadlift of 500 pounds. Way to go Jesse! A 900 total in two lifts is not
too shabby :)
November 14
APA Battle of the Bad
Eric Knight returned to the platform with a vengence. Eric Benchpressed
405 pounds at a bodyweight of 147! Nice Lifting Eric!!!!
WABDL World Meet
Cheryl (Petite Powerlifter) Anderson turned in another outstanding
performance. Cheryl lifted in the 97 pound division. She Benchpressed a
PR and National Record 160 pounds with gas left in the tank, and pulled
an astounding 3x bodyweight 303 pound PR Deadlift. Way to make us
proud again Cheryl.
November 6
Southern States Powerlifting Federation meet
Brent Pickett lifted BIG in his second meet ever. Brent did
a PR 550 pound Squat, a PR 500 pound Benchpress, and a PR
580 Deadlift, for a PR Total of 1630 beating his last contest total
by 70 pounds!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BRENT!
October 9
APA New Hampshire Meet
Donna Slaga went awesome again. Donna lifted in the 148 pound
division. She Squatted a Connecticut State Record 340 pounds, Benchpressed
a Connecticut State Record 240 pounds, and Deadlifted another Connecticut
State Record 380 pounds for an astounding Connecticut State Record
total
of 960 pounds!!!!
You just keep getting better and better Donna.
October 8
WPO Finals
Brandon Cass Made an incredible showing at this prestigious
meet of the best of the best. Brandon Squatted an outstanding 848 pounds,
Benchpressed an awesome 551 pounds, and Deadlifted 766 pounds for a total
of 2166 pounds! Congratulations Brandon on one awesome performance!
September 26
APA World Benchpress Championships
Donna Slaga took this one and looked pretty doing it. Donna lifted in the 148 pound division and Benchrpessed an awesome 255 pounds! This was an open and masters World Record and American Record. Donna also took home the best lifter award. Ya still got it Donna :)
SLP Benchpress/Deadlift championships
Joe Humbyrd hit the platform with authority in this meet. Joe Benchpressed a PR 455 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 590 pounds. Nice lifting Joe!!!!!
September 19
USAPL Deadlift Nationals
Bob Beamer entered this one as a svelt 148 pound lifter. At the tender young age of 60 Bob pulled a National Record 435 pounds. Bob you are truly an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work!
September 18
APF/AAPF Midwest Classic
Yours truley Roger Broeg returned to the platform after a year away from it. I weighed in at 155.9 pounds. I Squatted 360 pounds, Benchpressed 265 pounds, and Deadlifted 405 pounds, for a total of 1030.
September 11
APA Nationals
Len Walker was in top form in this meet. Len lifted in the Masters 40 to 44 165 pound weight division. Squatted a PR 420 pounds, Benchpressed 330 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 415 pounds, for a PR grand Total of 1165 pounds. Nice lifting Len!
Jeff Finlayson demonstrated his growing awesomeness at this meet. Jeff lifted in the 181 pound division and Squatted a PR 515 pounds, Benchpressed 310 pounds, and Deadlifted 495 pounds, for a Total of 1320 pounds! Ya just keep gettin stronger and stronger Jeff !
Dan Long also lifted in this meet. Dan Squatted a PR 560 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 385 pounds (narrowly missing 400), and Deadlifted 525 pounds, for a Total of 1470 pounds. Super job Dan!!!
August 22
USAPL Iowa State and Hawkeye Open
Cheryl Anderson did it again at this meet.The Petite Powerlifter weighed in at 96 pounds. Cheryl Squatted 231.5 pounds, Benchpressed 143.3 pounds, and Deadlifted 270.1 pounds for a grand Total of 644.9 pounds! Cheryl won best lifter out of 12 women, and broke State Records on all 3 lifts and the total. That is some awesome lifting little lady!
July 31 & August 1
AWPC Worlds
Noble (Cozy) Cozine returned to the platform in this meet and won with a 435 pound Benchress in the 275s.
Eric the Stone lifted in the full power division as a 165. Eric Squatted a Jr AWPC Record and PR 574 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 358 pounds then did 369 pounds on a fourth attempt, for another Jr AWPC Record and PR, and Deadlifted 440 pounds for a Jr AWPC Record and PR total of 1370 pounds! Nice lifting Eric!!!
July 11
USAPL Senior Nationals
Rodey Wood took to the platform in his first National meet. Rodney lifted in the 220 pound class and Squatted 644 pounds, Benchpressed 490 pounds, and Deadlifted 540 pounds for a Total of 1675 pounds. Some very nice lifting after lots and lots of driving. Nice work Rodney you represented WTU Superbly!
Rick Fowler also made a good showing at this meet. Rick lifted in the 220s and Squatted 600 pounds, Benchpressed 396 pounds, and Deadlifted 628 pounds, for a Total of 1628 pounds. Nicely Done Rick!
Ladies Record Breaker Meet at the Nationals
Priscilla Ribic Did some awesome lifting at this meet and set some PRs along the way. Priscilla Squatted a PR 518 pounds, Benchpressed 314 pounds, and Deadlifted 524 pounds, for a Total of 1355.75 pounds and the highest IPF Wilks points for US history (631 Wilks). Priscilla also set new squat and total American Records. Nice lifting Priscilla!
Kansas State Championships Armwrestling Tournement
Justin Cantwell tried his prowess in a different venue. Justin entered this meet and got second place, narrowly missing first. Nice Work Justin!
July 3
Ernie Frantz's Independence Day Push-Pull
Eric (The Stone) Stone Hit the platform at this meet just to do a "workout deadlift". Eric went ahead and deadlifted a PR 501 pounds in the 181 pound division. CONGRATULATIONS ERIC!
June 26
Southern Powerlifting Federations National Championships
Brent Pickett entered his first full meet and did a very impressive
job.
Brent Squatted a PR 540 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 460
pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 560, for a PR total of 1560!
First full meet and all PRs...NICE LIFTING BRENT!
APF/AAPF Chicago Summer Bash
Dennis Schar returned to the platform. Dennis Squatted a PR 704 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 424 pounds, and deadlifted a PR 551 pounds, for a PR total of 1679 all at a bodyweight of 226 pounds! NICE LIFTING DENNIS!
Al Baehr returned to the platform and did a 462 pound Squat, a 325 pound Benchpress, and a 622 pound Deadlift for a 1411 total without equipment. NICE COMEBACK BIG GUY!
June 12
BS III APA Muscles for MDA
Brandon Cass and Bryon (Bubba) Dowling both went completely awesome
in this meet. Please read these numbers carefully because they are not
typos.
Brandon Lifted in the 220s, weighing in at a svelt 217 pounds.
Brandon did a PR, State Record, Midwest Regional Record, American Record,
and World Record 845 pound Squat, a 550 Pound Benchpress, and a State
Record, Midwest Regional Record, American Record and World
Record 780 Pound Deadlift, for a PR, State Record, Midwest Regional
Record, American Record, and World Record TEN TIMES BODYWEIGHT TOTAL
of 2170 Pounds.
Bubba stepped up to the platform and Squatted a PR, State Record, and Midwest Regional Record 825 pounds, Benchpressed a PR, State Record, and Midwest Regional Record 600 pounds and narrowly missed 700 pounds twice, Deadlifted a a PR, State Record, and Midwest Regional Record 610 pounds for his first over 2,000 total. Bryon Totaled a a PR, State Record, and Midwest Regional Record 2035 Pounds!
AWESOME LIFTING BOTH OF YOU!
NASA USA Nationals
J. T. Hall did another outstanding benchpress in this meet.
J. T. Benchpressed 518 pounds at a svelt bodyweight of 215! Superb Benchpress
J. T.
Nashville Strong Man Competition
Jeff Finlayson decided to do something different and entered
this competition.
The following were Jeff's results:
Farmer's walk:
185 lb x 100 ft in 16+ seconds
Log Press medley:
145 lb bar, 155 lb bar, 165 lb bar, 175 lb 8 in log all in 42.7 sec
18 in deadlifts (on blocks):
440 lb easy
475 lb easy
505 lb no problem
Brown's medley,
- Conan's wheel: 375 lb x 1 revolution
- Tire flip: 550 lb tire x 1 flip
- Super yoke: 375 lb x 50 ft all in ??? sec (poor time)
Atlas Stones:
173 lb stone on 56 in platform, 182 lb - 52 in platform, 209 lb - 48
in platform, 233 lb - 40 in barrel all in 31+ sec
Nice Job Jeff!
June 5
Women's IPF World Championships
Priscilla Ribic took this one by storm with a 501 pound Squat,
a 303 Benchpress, and a 529 pound deadlift for a 1333 Total and a new World
Title. Priscella also got the silver for Champion of Champions!
CONGRATULATIONS PRISCILLA!!!
APA Eastern USA Championships
WTU was well represented at this meet particularly with 2 father son
teams.
Dan Long hit a 550 pound Squat, a PR 380 Benchpress, and a 570 Deadlift, for a Personal Goal and PR Total of 1500 pounds! Way to choose them attempts Dan!
Dan's son Dan also lifted in this meet for his first meet. Dan lifted Deadlift only and pulled 505 pounds. This is going to be one really tough wrestler this year. Congratulations young Dan !
Bill Duncan also graced the platform with his two sons. Bill Squatted 665 pounds, Benchpressed 450, and deadlifted 590, then pulled a 4th World Record attempt of 605 pounds. This gave Bill an in competition total of 1700, and a World Record Total of 1715!
Bill's 6 year old son Noah Duncan lifted in the 68 pound division and Squatted 70 pounds, Benchpressed 30 pounds, and deadlifted 90 pounds, for a total of 190 pounds. I see a future champion coming up.
Bill's 11 year old son Dan Duncan lifted in the 148 pound division. Dan Squatted a World Record 150 pounds, Benchpressed a World Record 80 pounds, and Deadlifted 201pounds with a 4th attempt of 210 pounds, for a World Record Total of 441 pounds! Congratulations Dan!
Dave L also lifted in this meet. Dave Lifted in the 181 division and Squatted 430 pounds, Benchpressed 370 pounds, and Deadlifted 450 pounds for a total of 1250 pounds. This was a fantastic first meet performance! Good job Dave!
Brian George also kicked some serious hiney at this meet. Brian lifted in the 220s and Squatted a PR 500 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 315 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 550 pounds, for a big PR 1365 Total. NICE LIFTING BRIAN!!!
Len Walker also lifted in this meet. Len Squatted a PR 400 pounds, Benchpressed a State Record and PR 340 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 405 pounds for a PR Total of 1145! All in the 165 pound weight division. Nice Liftng Len!!
USAPL National Qualifier
Rodney Wood Qualified for the USAPL Nationals this year with
a 644 pound Squat, a 490 pound Benchpress, and a 560 pound Deadlift, for
a Total of 1697! Best of liftng to you at the Nationals Rodney!
June 1
4th annual Omaha YMCA Meet
Jesse Jobs was back in action at this meet. Jesse hit a big
385 pound Benchpress and a 455 pound Deadlift for a PR Iron Man
Total of 840 pounds! GOOD LIFTING JESSE!
May 29
WABDL Midwest Regionals
Cheryl Anderson came back to the platform in a big way! Cheryl
managed to set a WABDL National Record with her PR 281 pound
pull as a 97 pound lifter. But that wasn't enough for the petite powerlifter.
Cheryl went on to pull a ..3X Bodyweight 292 pounds for her fourth
attempt!!! Breaking the women's open record by 27 pounds! Congratulations
Cheryl!
May 23
AAU Assisted Nationals
Jeff Sanderson represented WTU well at this meet. Jeff lifted
in the 275 Masters 45 to 49 division. Jeff Squatted 473 pounds, Benchpressed
363 pounds, and Deadlifted 407 pounds for a Total of 1242 pounds. NICE
LIFTING JEFF!
BDFPA South West Divisional Championships
Martin Smith got his feet wet with one FINE first meet performance.
Martin Squatted a PR 517 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 363 pounds,
and Deadlifted 605 pounds, for a GRAND Total of 1468.5 pounds! Phenomanal
first meet Martin!
AAU RAW Nationals
Kirk Roy returned to the platform in a big way. Kirk squatted
a PR 457.5 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 275.6 pounds, and deadlifted
a PR 545.6 pounds, for a PR Total of 1278.7 pounds. All in
the 181 pound division while only weighing in at 177! NICE GOING KIRK!
May 16
USAPL Texas State Powerlifting/Benchpress Championships
The ageless Brian Propst made a TERRIFIC showing at this meet.
Brian Squatted a PR 462.75 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 369.25
pounds, and Deadlifted 480 pounds for a PR Total of 1317 Pounds...key
word here being "PR"! WAY TO GO BRIAN!
May 15
USAPL Massechusettes Meet
Donna Slaga returned to the platform in a big way! Donna lifted
in the 148s and Squatted 300 pounds, Benchpressed 235 pounds, and deadlifted
375 pounds for a Total of 910! WAY TO GO DONNA!
LIFETIME NATURAL POWERLIFTING SOCIETY NATIONALS
Brian Campbell went awesome on us here! Brian Squatted 600 pounds,
Benchpressed 385 pounds, and deadlifted 545 pounds, for an ELITE
Total of 1530 pounds as a 165 pound lifter!! CONGRATULATIONS Brian!!!!!!
May 8
APF Masters Nationals
Noble (Cozy) Cozine returned to the platform to benchpress in
this meet. Coze benched 473 pounds, narrowly missing 501! Nice Lifting
Coze!!!!!!
May 1
Benchpress America
Rodney Wood went all awesome on us WINNING the 198s with a PR
512 pounds!!!! NICE LIFTING RODNEY!!!
J. T. Hall lifted in the 220 pound division and hit a super
522 pounds. Congratulations JT!
Vinnie Dizenzo Benchpressed an easy 649 pounds in the 308 pound
division. Well done Vinnie!
Rise of the Dead
Deadlift for Cash
Brandon Cass ran away with the cash at this one with a 766 pound
Deadlift in the 220 pound weight division. CONGRATULATIONS BRANDON!
April 24
APA Coralville Ia Meet
Bryon (Bubba) Dowling made this an astonishing family event!
Bubba Squatted 760 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 625 pounds on a fourth
State
Record attempt, and Deadlifted 600 pounds for a PR Total
of 1970!
Bubba's foster daughter Amber also made a fine showing. Amber
squatted and easy 155 pounds, Benchpressed 85 pounds, and Deadlifted 225
pounds for a grand Total of 465 pounds!
GREAT LIFTING TO THE BOTH OF YOU!
Dan Marbes returned to the platform, and returned to the board, to report a PR 505 pound Squat, a 315 pound benchpress, and a 505 PR Deadlift, for a PR Total of 1325 pounds! NICE COMEBACK DAN!
APF Cash or Crush Benchpress Competition
Eric Stone reported in with a BIG 350 pound benchpress in the
165 pound division. NICE LIFTING ERIC!
USAPL Collegiate Nationals
Jeri Lynn Shepherd performed fantastically at this meet. Jeri
Squatted a PR 418 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 220 pounds, Deadlifted
a PR 396 pounds, for a PR total of 1034 pounds. NICE LIFTING
JERI!
The following is an eye witness account;
Posted By: Todd York
Date: Monday, 26 April 2004, at 1:12 p.m.
In Response To: Assasin of Joy (j/k) (Jeri)