2003

December 14

WABDL World Championships
Brandon Cass continued his amazing career with a 777 pound deadlift while weighing in at 217. Brandon got 1st place and his first world title out of a field of 12 lifters. CONGRATULATIONS BRANDON!

APA Nutmeg State Open BP & DL
Vinnie Dizenzo Kicked some serious rear end with a 767.5 in the 275 class Whch is an all time record regardless of federation..800 is just around the corner for big Vinnie!

Kate Tailon's lifting partner Brad Kelley smoked a 704 bench at 242 lb. bodyweight! Nice lifting Brad!

Oscar Mack did a MIGHTY fine job at this meet with a 455 pound Deadlift...GOOD JOB OSCAR!

December 13

APA Holiday Classic IV PL Champ
C. Jeff Finlayson tore em up here in the 181s with a PR 490 pound Squat, a 310 pound Benchpress, and a PR 500 pound Deadlift, for a PR total of 1300 pounds! NICE LIFTING JEFF!!!!

50th annual Ironman-Ironwoman
Jim Razor kicked some serious arse in this meet. Jim Squatted a PR 374.5, Benchpressed a PR 275.5, and Deadlifted 352.5, for a PR Total of 1002.5! The key word for Jim's day is PR. CONGRATULATIONS JIM!!!!!

An Impromtu Fund Raiser Meet
Brian Campbell jumped in unexpectadly. Brian had not trained hard in a month and a half. Brian weighed in at 172 pounds. Brian  Deadlifted 545 pounds, Benchpressed 350 pounds, and Squatted 535 pounds for a grand total of 1430 pounds! Nice unexpected peak there Brian and CONGRATULATIONS!

December 6

USAPL Virginia State Meet
Howard Gutnick upheld the pride of the Olde Phartes Liftres Club with a State Record 295 pound benchpress while weighing 180.3...CONGRATULATIONS OLD MAN! :)

Len Walker Squatted 325, Benchpressed a PR 305 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 400 pounds, for a total of 1030 as a 165 pound lifter. CONGRATULATIONS Len !!!!!!!!!!

YMCA Midwest Open Championships
Bryon (Bubba) Dowling hit some PRs Bryon hit a PR 775 pound Squat, a 550 pound PR Benchpress, and a 550 pound Deadlift for a PR Total of 1875! BIG LIFTNG FROM A BIG MAN! CONGRATULATIONS BRYON

November 22

APA Midwestern States Championships
Dan Marbes made his competition debute with a 500 pound Deadlift! Nice pulling Dan and looking for big things from you in the near future!

USAPL MA/RI
Eric Quintin lifted in his first full meet as a light 165 and Squatted 360 pounds, Benchpressed 300 pounds, and Deadlifted 400 pounds for a 1060 Total! Nice lifting Eric!!!!

Gene Marshall Also lifted as a light 165 and Squatted 550 pounds, Benchpressed 385 pounds, and Deadlifted 545 pounds for a grand Total of  1480 pounds!!! Gene also went home with the best lifter award! You guys are putting WTU on the map. Nice lifting!!!!!

 Omaha Benchpress Deadlift Championships
Jesse Jobes showed phenomanal improvement with a PR 385 pound Benchpress, and a PR 440 pound Deadlift. CONGRATULATIONS Jesse!!!!!

November 15 Central Missouri USAPL Powerlifting/Bench Press Meet
Rodney Wood made a good showing as a 198 pound lifter with an AMAZING 507 pounds! Rodney broke the oldest state record in the books with this lift..CONGRATULATIONS RODNEY you never cease to amaze me!

November 15 USAPL University Cup
Ant (Anthony LaMarca)  hit his best total ever. Ant hit a 475 pound Squat, a 315 pound Benchpress, and a 500 pound Deadlift!!! (winning a for fun board competition with two other participants) for a whopping PR total of 1290! This was a 180 pound improvement since August 2!!! WAY TO GO ANT!

November 8 AAU American Invitational Powerlifting Championships
Cheryl Anderson, the petite powerlifter, had a full day of PRs. Cheryl weighed in at 95.1 pounds. She Squatted a PR 231.5 pounds, Benchpressed an AAU World Record 143.3 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 270.1 pounds, for a PR Total of 644.9 pounds! CONGRATULATIONS CHERYL!!!!

Big BUBBA (Bryon Dowling) tipped the scales at a svelt 380.9 pounds. Bubba Squatted 708 pounds, Benchpressed 528 pounds, and Deadlifted 598.4 pounds for a whopping total of 1837 pounds!!! CONGRATULATIONS BIG GUY!!!!!!

Gene Marshall made an impressive showing in the 165s with a 535 pound Squat, a 380 Benchpress, and a 550 pound deadlift for a total of 1463!!! NICE WORK GENE!

Brandon Cass showed up weighing only 215 pounds. Brandon Squatted 771 pounds, Benchpressed a "token" 424 pounds due to a nagging shoulder injury, and deadlifted 777 pounds, for a total of 1,972 pounds! Congratulations Brandon!!!!!!!!

Jason (Deepsquatter) Burnell had the chicks diggin him at a svelt 211 pounds. Jason squatted 683 pounds and looked oh so pretty doing it, Benchpressed 418 pounds, and Deadlifted 683 pounds for a whopping total of 1784 pounds!!! NICE WORK JASON!
 

November 8 APA Southern MD BP/DL
Dan Long did FANTASTIC in his second meet. Dan weighed in at 254 and hit a 360 pound PR Benchpress and a PHENOMANAL PR 580 pound deadlift, then narrowly missed an attempt at 610! CONGRATULATIONS DAN!!!!

Tom Lewis set another World Record with a 500 pound benchrpess in the 181s!

Bill Duncan's offspring got into the action in the deadlift as follows
Noah Duncan -- 80 (5yo, 80pound)
Daniel Duncan -- 200 (10yo, 132 pounds)
 
 
 

November 2 AAU WORLDS
Jeff Sanderson hit the platform in a big way. Jeff lifted in the 275s. Jeff Squatted 451 pounds, Benchpressed 336 pounds, and deadlifted 462 pounds, for a grand PR total of 1262.5 pounds! Jeff had a great time and got to meet some powerlifting legends. NICE WORK JEFF!!!

October 25 WNPF World Championships
Sam (Energizer) Ross Kicked tail with a 415 pound PR Squat, a 375 pound benchpress narrowly missing 405, and a 420 pound PR deadlift, totalling 1210 which was a 50 pound PR...NICE WORK SAM!!!!!

October 25 APA Nationals
Kate Tailon WOWED us once again with the following astonishing performance. Kate hit a WR 270 pound Squat, a 155 pound PR Benchpress, and a 280 pound Deadlift, for a PR 705 pound Total!!! Kate also went home with the best lifter award. WAY TO MAKE US PROUD KATE!!!!!!!!

Bill Duncan came through in a big way with a 605 pound PR Squat, 285 Benchpress, and a 555 pound PR Deadlift, for a Total of a PR 1445 pounds...CONGRATULATIONS BILL!!!!!!

Oct 11 NASA KY Regional
J. T. Hall put up an astounding 490 pounds at 216 pounds of bodyweight. CONGRAGULATIONS J. T.!

October 4 World Gym USAPL Meet
Len Walker lifted in the 165 division and hit a big 275 pound benchpress, narrowly missing 305. Congratulations Len!!!

October 4 USAPL Deadlift Nationals
Howard Gutnick Pulled a NICE 523 pounds narrowly missing 545 twice. Howard set a record which got broken that day. CONGRATULATIONS Howard on some nice pulling!

Sept 27 WPO Bench Bash for Cash
Craig Schmalz Had a bit of misfortune at this meet with a shirt blow out but still managed to put up an astounding 523 pounds at 181.75 bodyweight! CONGRATULATIONS Craig!!!!!!!

Sept 27 WABDL Washington State Benchpress and Deadlift
Jason Lake returned to the platform and hit a 545 pound squat, a 468 pound benchpress for a class I state record, and a 540 pound PR deadlift! Jason was lifting in the 242 pound weight division. NICE WORK JASON!!!!!!

Sept 21 Iron Boy Meet
Ronnie Shirley made his benching debut in a shirt and hit a big 500lb benchpress. Ronnie tweaked his shoulder and narrowly missed 525! Is Bench America in this young man's future?

Sept 13 NASA TN Regional Championship
J. T. Hall Kicked butt with a 480 benchpress at a bodyweight of 216 pounds narrowly missing 551 pounds twice. Congratulations J.T.

Sept 13 USAPL Meet in the Street
Rodney Wood weighed in at 206 and benchpressed a very impressive 501 pounds for a new Missouri USAPL State Record! CONGRATULATIONS Rodney!!!

Sept 6 Local RAW Benchpress Meet
Howard Gutnick demonstrated his shirtless prowess with a 270 pound benchpress at 180 pounds bodyweight. NICE WORK HOWARD!!!!

August 30 BSII
Due to the number of WTU participants at this event I am posting these achievements under a different format than usual
World records denoted in violet cells

WTU Best Lifters
Powerlifting Mens Nontested Open SubM Brandon Cass
Powerlifting Mens Open SubM Tested Ken Ufford
Powerlifting Womens All Classes Nontested Amy Vaughan
Powerlifting Womens All Classes Tested Cheryl Anderson
Bench Mens Tested All Classes John Falcon
Bench Womens Test/Nontested All Classes Amy Vaughan
Push/Pull Mens Tested All Classes Ken Ufford
Men Single Deadlift Test/Nontested All Classes Brandon Cass
 

August 30 APF/AAPF Meet
Craig Schmalz did it again. Weighing in at just 180 pounds Craig Benchpressed 525 narrowly missing 555 twice. Craig smashed the APF record. Congratulations Craig!

August 9 IPA Worlds in Camp Hill, PA
Kate Tailon did nothing less than AMAZING lifting in the 132s. Kate Squatted a PR 240 pounds (narrowly missing 250), Benchpressed a WR 152.5 pounds (on a 4th attemp) , and deadlifted  300 pounds. Kate totalled a PR 690 pounds. CONGRATULATIONS KATE!

August 2 USAPL Nicholls State Meet
Michael Roy got his feet wet in this meet with a deep 315 pound Squat, a 225 pound Benchpress, and a 315 pound deadlift, for a total of 870! Congratulations Michael we look for big things from you in the future!

August 2 USAPL Jumbalaya Classic
Our own Ant (Anthony LaMarca) had a good outting in the 220lb division with a 430 pound squat, a 250 pound benchpress, and a 430 pound deadlift, for a total of 1110! Congratulations ANT!

Aderondak IPA Powerlifting  Championships
Jeff McVicar made a phenomenal showing with a 665 pound Benchpress at 212 pounds bodyweight!!! Click here to see an incredible video of this fantastic lift and others as well.
(this video lives at the Metal Militia website)

July 26 AAU Junior Olympics
Eric Stone really did us proud! The Stone entered this meet as a 165 pound lifter. Eric Squatted a World Record 534 pounds, Benchpressed 265 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 490 pounds, for a whopping total of 1289 pounds! CONGRATULATIONS ERIC!

July 26 APA Texas Record Breakers
Brian Probst made a FINE showing with a Texas State Record 450 pound Squat, a 330 pound Benchpress, and a 510 pound Deadlift, for a whopping Texas State Record 1290 total! CONGRATULATIONS Brian!

July 26 Ozark Open
Rodney Wood kicked some major patoot with a 633.8 pound Squat, 479.5 Benchpress, and a 535 pound Deadlift for a whopping total of 1648.8 pounds!!! Very impressive at 198! Good job Rodney!

July 26 WABDL TwinLab Midwest Regionals
Cheryl Anderson done us proud with a 148.7 pound Benchpress, and a 253.5 pound Deadlift in the 97lb weight division for a National and State Deadlift Record and a new State Bench Record...and PR's Congratulations Cheryl!

July 19 USPF 2003 Georgia Games
Jeff Finlayson exceeded his goal of a 310 benchpress with a big 315 in the 181s. WAY TO GO JEFF!

July 20 Iowa State Games
Noble (Cozy) Cozine returned to the platform with a Big 475 pound benchpress. And left broken Iowa Games records for the masters 40-49 in his wake...GOOD JOB COZY!!!

2003 Bench America
Jeff McVicar hit a HUGE 625 POUND benchpress in the 198 pound division. SUPERB JOB Jeff!!!
Vinnie Dizenzo hit a big 705 POUND benchpress in the 308s...NICE GOING VINNIE!!!!

June 28 APA's Ironworkers Powerlifting Meet in Lusby, MD
Kirk Roy returned to the lifting platform with a vengence! Roy hit a 415 lb Squat, 235 lb Benchpress, and a PR 500 lb Deadlift for a PR Total of 1150. Congratulations Kirk!

Newcomer Len Walker had a good meet in the 181 Submaster Div. Len Squatted 325 pounds narrowly missing 355, Benchpressed 225, and Deadlifted 385 pounds for a total of 935. Congratulations Len!

June 22 APA Connecticut Open Bench Press & Deadlift Championships
My favorite lady, and WTU sweetheart, Dian Newell entered her first meet today. Dian got Washington State Records in both lifts. Dian Benchpressed 105 pounds and narrowly missed 120. Dian set a bigtime PR in the deadlift with a strong 230 pound pull. SUPERB JOB Dian!

Craig Schmalz upped his World Record benchpress with a big 525 pound benchpress in the 181 pound division. Craig you are one AWESOME bencher!

Mike Anderson also made his debut with a 300 pound Benchpress and a 500 pound Deadlift for 4th place in the Juniors.

Oscar was another first timer with a GREAT performance. Oscar went 295 in the Benchpress and 430 in the Deadlift in the 181s. Nice work Oscar and we look for a great future for you.

June 14 USPF California State Championships
Jim Razor's family had some pressing buisiness here. Jim's wife Amy Razor went 242 1/2 pounds in the Squat, 154 pounds in the Benchpress, and 253 1/2 pounds in the Deadlift for a grand total of 650 pounds. This was Amy's first meet. She lifted in the 181 Masters 45-49 class. NICE GOING AMY! We will be looking for big things from you in the future!

Jim's son Eric Graves also made a nice showing. Eric did a PR 413 1/2 pound Squat, a PR 231 1/2 pound benchpress, and a PR 446 1/2 pound deadlift for a PR total of 1091 1/2 pounds!!!
Eric is 17 years old and lifted in the 181 division. EXCELLENT LIFTING ERIC!

June 7 IPA Strength Spectacular
Jeff McVicar went well beyond awesome with a 625 benchpress at 198!!!!

June 7 YMCA Midwest Open
Jesse Jobe made a terrific return to the platform with a 365 lb Squat, a 350 Benchpress for a 35 lb PR, and a 405 lb deadlift for a 5 lb PR! Jesse went home with a PR total of 1120 lbs! CONGRATULATIONS JESSE!!!

June 7 WABDL Nationals
Brandon Cass set a WABDL World Record 782 deadlift @220 bwt on Saturday June 7th in Houston TX at the WABDL Nationals

June 7 NASA Masters/Submasters Nationals
Mike Brown graced the platform again in the 187 lb weight division. Mike Squatted a PR 529 lbs, Benchpressed 325 lbs, and deadlifted 562 lbs for a grand total of 1416. Congratulations MIKE!

June 1 USAPL Teen Nationals
Adam Wilczaks made an impressive debut winning this meet with a 1525 total, in the 18-19 age goup, and 275 weight division, via a 622.5 pound squat, 429.7 benchpress, and a 473.7 pound deadlift! Nice Lifting Adam!!!

June 1 USAPL Kansas State Meet
Ken Ufford continued his awesome streak with a 688 squat (narrowly missing a 710 third), a 562 pound PR benchpress, and a 749 deadlift for a grand total of 2000! WAY TO GO KEN!!!

May 18 WNPF Bench Meet Edison NJ
Craig Schmalz showed us all what benching is all about. Craig hit a 505 benchpress in the 181 pound division. Congratulations Craig!!!

May 17 Kansas City City Wide Benchpress competition
Ken Ufford set a new PR in the benchpress with a 565! Way to go Ken! You just keep getting better and better!

  May 10 APA Tennessee State PL Championship
Jeff Finlayson upped his total yet again with a 465 pound Squat, 305 pound Benchpress, and 465 pound Deadlift, for a PR total of 1235 pounds! And a 3rd place finish in the 181 pound division. CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done Jeff!

May 4 SLP South East Iowa Open
Noble (Cozy) Cozine went 465 pounds followed by an out of competition 4th attempt of 485 pounds for an SLP State Record in the benchpress. Cozy lifted as a light 275 weighing in at 264 pounds. Nice Lifting Coze!

May 3  APA Southeastern States Open
Eric Knight showed us how benchpressing is done. Eric lifted in the 148 pound division. He opened with 372 pounds. Easy lift, went 382 for a second then 387 for a third. All good lifts. From there Eric did a 4th attempt with 402 pounds. GOOD LIFT!!!!  A big congratulations to Eric Knight for his WORLD CLASS benchpress!

John Demchak had a good day with a 392 lb benchpress and a state record 612 lb deadlift. NICE LIFTING John!

April 13 WPA Championships
Wade Johnson  Just missed that 2000 mark with a 770 Squat, 570 benchpress, and 630 deadlift for a HUGE 1970 total. Wade appeared to have plenty left in the tank and there is no doubt in my mind 2000 is there for him. CONGRATULATIONS WADE!!

Bryon (Bubba) Dowling also showcased his strength prowess with a 700 pound squat, 510 benchpress, and 625 deadlift for an 1835 total. Its always a pleasure seeing this guy lift. Good job Bubba!

April 12 AAPF Nationals
Eric Stone went in as a 165 and squatted 529, benchpressed 298, and deadlifted 485 for a PR total of 1312. NICE LIFTING ERIC!!!!

April 5 APA MD State Meet
Bill Duncan returned to the platform with a nice 565 pound Squat, 275 pound Benchpress, and 535 pound Deadlift for a total of 1375! Bill got second in his class and left a wake of State Records. CONGRATULATIONS BILL!!!!

The ol acorn don't fall from from the tree. Bill's 10 year old son Daniel Duncan made his debut on the platform with a 65 pound squat, 60 pound benchpress, and 120 pound deadlift to total a whopping 245 in the Youth 123 pound division.

March 29 APF/AAPF Illinois State Championships
Al Baehr Just keeps getting more and more awesome. Al lifted in the 242s and squatted 661 pounds, benchpressed 424 pounds and deadlifted 688.7 pounds (narrowly missing 716), for a GRAND TOTAL of 1773!!! Nice Lifting Big Al!!!

March 22 APF Battle of the Baddest
Howard Gutnick had a good day of PRs. Howard got a 25lb competition PR squat with a strong 435lbs, a 5lb full meet PR 315lb benchpress, a PR and National Record 535lb deadlift for a GRAND TOTAL of 1285 as a 181 pound 55-59 master lifter. WAY TO GO HOWARD!!!!
Tom Lewis put up a big 470 pound benchpress while weighing in at 177! 3x bodyweight is just around the corner for this guy...CONGRATULATIONS TOM!
Brandon Cass continued to increase his total with an 800 squat, 530 benchpress, and a 785 Deadlift for a WHOPPING total of 2115!!!! Nice going Brandon!
Jeff McVicar came through with another astonashing performance. Jeff squatted 765, benchpressed 545, and deadlifted 645 for a GRAND TOTAL OF 1955 AT 198!!!...the guy just aint human!

March 8 APA Midwest Open
affectionately known as the BS meet
This one will take a while to type. This meet was a regular who's who of WTU. No WONDER it was nicknamed the BS meet :)
Brandon Cass won the Best Lifter awards in Powerlifting and in the Deadlift competition. Brandon got a 800 pound squat, a 520 pound benchpress, and a 770 pound deadlift for a grand total of 2090 pounds! AND all at a bodyweight of 226! AMAZING.
Cheryl Anderson was another Best Lifter in the Women's 97 Open Powerlifting. Cheryl weighed in at 93 pounds and squatted 200 pounds, benchpressed 130 pounds, and deadlifted 235 pounds for a total of 565 pounds! Thats 5 1/2 times her bodyweight! SUPERB Job Cheryl!
Rodney Wood showed us all the proper way to lift with hams to calves squats. Rodney squatted a triple bodyweight 615 pounds, benchpressed an over double bodyweight 465 pounds, and deadlifted 540 pounds for a grand total of 1620 pounds! VERY IMPRESSIVE LIFTING Rodney!
Al Baehr got off to a bad start falling backwards with 580 pounds in the squat. Fortunately our spotters caught the bar and saved the day. Al did go on to total 1780 pounds via a 650 squat (looked too easy), a 430 pound benchpress, and a 700 pound deadlift. SUPER lifting Al. You are truly an amazing lifter and a terrific human being.
Ken Ufford our Kansas City Cop was a real crowd pleaser as well as an unbelievably strong lifter. Ken squatted 715 pounds with ease, benchpressed 560 pounds like it was nothing, and handled a 760 pound deadlift like a warmup weight. It was very entertaining to watch Ken "talk to the bar" as he went up to lift. Ken was our other one ton plus totaller with his 2035! KEN YOU ARE TRULY AND ELITE LIFTER AND A CLASS ACT!
 

March 8 APF Maryland Championships
Dan Long shined in his first ever powerlifting meet with a 500 pound Squat, 300 pound benchpress with a 335 pound 4th attempt, and a 535 pound deadlift for a grand total of 1370! Congratulations Dan and a nice first meet!
Amy Vaughan once again upped her awesomeness up another notch or two with a 506.5 pound squat (yeah you read it right), a 267 pound benchpress before a very unfortunate injury with 287 pounds. As a result of this injury she took a token deadlift to stay in the meet. Amy as always you did well and amazed me to no end. The injury will be temporary and you will go on making history after it heals.

March 1 APA Teenage Nat's/Tristate Open
Brian Propst did really well in his second meet ever. Brian scored lifts of 425 Squat (PR), 330 Bench (PR) and a 450 Deadlift for a PR total of 1205. WAY TO GO BRIAN!!!!

March 1 APA Battle of the Badasses II bench press & deadlift contests
Eric Knight did us proud with a 360 pound benchpress in the 148lb division. Nice Lifting Eric!

In the USAPL Virginia Open meet Steve Horton took first place with a 535lb squat, 365lb benchpress, and a 550lb deadlift for a total of 1450 in the 220lb division. Good job Steve!!!

WNPF PA State Championship
Sam (energizer) Ross had a bit of an off day but still shined with a 365 Squat missing both 415 and 420 on technicallities, a 365 lb benchpress, and a 385 deadlift missing 410 on another technicallity. We are all proud of you Sam!

March 1 LHSPLA State Meet
Bullet made us all proud with a 460lb squat, 295lb benchpress, and a 545lb deadlift for a whopping 1300 total at a bodyweight of 233.8lbs. Bullet got 9th place over all and 5th in 4A as a Junior lifter. Nice lifting Bullet!

Febuary 28 USPF/AAU Oklahoma State Meet
Brandon Cass lifted as a guest lifter and pulled an easy 770 deadlift. Brandon JUST MISSED 800 twice and left a number of records in his wake. NICE PULLING BRANDON!

Febuary 15 AAPF Gulf Coast Open
Greg Godwin Squatted 369lbs, Benchpressed 231lbs, and Deadlifted 424 for a cool 1014 Total. Greg just keeps on getting better and better. He is another master lifter who is proving that life does indeed begin at 40! Congratulations GREG!

January 25 Push/Pull Meet
John Demchak benchpressed 410 narrowly missing a 425 then went on to pull 610lbs in the deadlift. NICE WORK JOHN!!!

January 25 Iron Boy Meet
Art Fisher put up a nice 475lb Benchpress! Art in on his way to a big 500 real soon! Congratulations Art!

January 25 WNPF Meet
Sam Ross (energizer) Kicked some serious Butt in his first meet! Sam lifted in the 242 Novice RAW division. Sam Squatted 405lbs for a *20lb PR*, benchpressed 350 for a WNPF Novice Class Record, Deadlifted 405lbs for a *30lb PR*, leaving him with a grand total of 1160lbs. FANTASTIC DEBUT Sam!!!!
Jeff Sanderson wiped the cobwebs off after a 15 year hietus from the platform. Jeff Squatted a well below capability 450lbs, Benchpressed 320lbs, Deadlifted 430, for a cool comeback total of 1200lbs!
WAY TO GO JEFF!!!

January 4 APA East Coast Open
Howard Gutnick had a great day with a 290lb benchpress and a 530lb PR deadlift in the 181 weight division masters 50-59 catagorie.
And Tom Lewis Benchpressed a WPA World Record 435lbs in the 181 masters 45-49 catagorie. SUPER LIFTING from both of you!
 

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