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Jim Nickerson of Medford, Oregon
Born November 19, 1970
Died January 14, 2017

 

Jim Nickerson died in a fire at his home on January 14, 2017. He saved his wife and niece by getting them out of the burning house. He went back in to get their dogs and the house exploded killing Jim in the process.

Jim holds the Oregon State deadlift record of 766 in Master 40-46/308lbs and the Submaster 308 Oregon record of 749.5 lbs. He set two World Records in WABDL and has won two World Championships. Jim recently pulled 806 in training weighing only 260. Jim was a big hearted guy who was well liked and well respected by all who came in contact with him.

Rest in Peace big man. You passed as a hero.