Pulling their weight: Sutherlin’s Berriman trio, friends excel at regional bench press and dead lift meet

~Courtesy of The News Review, Roseburg, OR SUTHERLIN — It was a family affair for the Berrimans during a recent powerlifting competition in Medford. Sutherlin resident Nick Berriman, 43, was a member of the Southern Oregon Bar Benders who took part in the WABDL (World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters) Northwest Regional Bench Press and

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Pics from SONNY’S VI HAWAII ISLAND WABDL EDITH KANAKAOLE STADIUM | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Ray Katayama (Mr. Mohawk) Dec. 5, 1940 – May 23, 2020  

Ray Katayama Mr. Mohawk Dec. 5, 1940 – May 23, 2020   Our beloved friend and lifter, Ray Katayama passed away on Saturday, May 23 at the age of 79. He belonged to group of senior weight lifters called the Pau Hana Pumpers who trained at the CHART Rehabilitation clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ray has

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Thomas Warren Ekenberg April 14, 1949 – March 2, 2020

Tom was inducted into the WABDL Hall of Fame in 2012. He had set over 50 World Records and won 7 World Championships in Bench Press and 8 in Deadlift. He still holds World Records in 61-67/259 in Double Ply Bench with 479.5. He currently holds the World Record in the Deadlift in Disabled 2

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Sonny’s III Throwdown and Sonny’s XVI Meets have been postponed/canceled until further notice.

To our WABDL Hawaii Powerlifting Ohana: Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, necessary precautions are being taken to keep our staff, lifters, and spectators safe. It is our top priority that we monitor the situation and ensure that we are doing our part to keep the community safe. Based on the State

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5 more reasons why I love lifting in WABDL…..

5 more reasons why I love lifting in WABDL by Paul Janoff Just back from an awesome meet in Carmel and I keep realizing why WABDL is such a fantastic federation. Some of these are reruns but need to be emphasized again and again. Meet organizers have their act together. Meets run on time, the

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Urgent update on COVID-19, Flu Season and WABDL Meets

Urgent update on COVID-19, Flu Season and WABDL MeetsUrgent update on COVID-19, Flu Season and WABDL Meets WABDL as formed a task force to monitor the progress of the COVID-19 virus also known as the Corona virus. We are communication with sources including the CDC to best evaluate how this will effect WABDL and its

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Dr. Frank Hammer passed away Friday, January 3, 2020

I am truly heartbroken to announce that my good friend Dr. Frank Hammer passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. The man I had come to love and call a friend was humble and truly giving. Extremely generous. He approached me about four years ago and wanted to learn the sport of Powerlifting. Frank absolutely fell in

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Al’s passion was coaching lifters – Al Stork, July 2, 1953 – February 8, 2020

Al Stork July 2, 1953 – Feb 8, 2020 Al’s passion was coaching lifters. He had great success over the last 12 years that I knew him. His greatest pupil, Karen Campbell, is the greatest female bencher in history with a 512.5 in a Single Ply weighing 194lbs. She also deadlifted 512.5 and her two-lift

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WABDL Worlds 2019 Meet Report

Click thru to access the WABDL Worlds 2019 Meet Report. CLICK HERE FOR MEET REPORT