GABE AIO

Born August 5, 1946, died April 12, 2025 Gabe Aio was the best workout partner I ever had. He was also the strongest. He was one of my best friends ever. When I was down, he was there for me. Gabe knew all the influential good people in Hawaii, from Governor Ariyoshi, Tom Seleck, Jack

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2025 Meet Results

Hello WABDL Family!! Meet results have been posted for meets from 02.22.25 – 03.29.25 02.22.25 – Trumann, AR 03.01.25 – Lakeland, FL 03.15.25 – Monterey, CA 03.22.25 – Missoula, MT 03.23.25 – Sonny’s 03.29.25 – Peoria, AZ

Fernando Torres Elizalde

March 29, 1951 – September 22, 2022   Fernando, a proud native of Guayaquil, Ecuador, was a force of nature within the powerlifting community, particularly as a deeply passionate and unwavering advocate for the WABDL (World Association of Benchers and Dead Lifters). From 2000 to 2021, his dedication was evident as he tirelessly brought numerous

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Room Reservations for WABDL Big Sky Meet

The deadline for room reservations has been extended! If you would like to make a reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn call Jolene at (406)532-5303 – she is available Monday-Friday from 8am-430pm, if you have any issues getting the correct rate of $159 call Gus at(503)901-1622

BUD DAVIS

Born December 18, 1942, and died January 6, 2025, in Spanish Fork, Utah. Bud pulled an amazing World Record Deadlift of 684lbs one month shy of age 68, weighing 243.  Bud was a stiff legged dead lifter.  He never used his legs.  A dead lifter in their prime doing 800lbs would have a difficult time

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WABDL WORLDS 2025

ALOHA WABDL FAMILY! We are pleased to announce that the applications for WABDL WORLDS 2025 is now open! As a reminder this year WABDL Worlds will be located on the Big Island of Hawaii in Kailua-Kona. ONLINE APPLICATION PAPER APPLICATION 2025 ADULT TEAM ROSTER 2025 TEEN TEAM ROSTER