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

Ek’s Fight Against ALS – click thru to support Tom Ekenberg

~from Mark Jamey Mauldin I know many of you know and or remember Tom Ekenberg. He’s in our Hall of Fame. Tom is suffering from ALS. His Dad passed from that terrible disease. His daughter Jamie asked if I would pass this info on. I know you’ll help if you can. Best of the holidays

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About Jeff Peshek from Gus Rethwisch

Jeff Peshek – Age 56 Born May 21, 1963 – Died November 26, 2019 Jeff Peshek was the epitome of the ‘gentle giant’ – 6’0 – 275lbs and built like a Greek God. He was a very soft spoken, humble, world class powerlifter and devoted to his wife Carly. Carly always went to all of

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Preliminary World Championship Results are available on the Worlds page

Preliminary World Championship Results are available on the Worlds page

To everyone, he was the “Iron Teddy Bear” with the biggest heart and softest voice.

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Fr. Stephen Popovich officiating for Jeffrey A. Peshek, 56, who passed away at home on Monday, November 25, surrounded by his loving family. CLICK THRU to read Jeff’s Obituary. Gus is working on

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Who Needs the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters?

Why the WABDL is Such a Great Idea The World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters runs competitions for bench press or deadlift exercise only. But, there are several other powerlifting organizations like the USAPL. So why do we need another association? The reason is that other powerlifting organizations include squats in their competitions. But, the

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From ncnewsonline online – Local man sets world record at powerlifting championships

By Kayleen Cubbal New Castle News –  For five years, powerlifting has served as a source of strength and healing for Keith Stich. And, now, it has earned the New Castle resident a world record. Stich, 28, became a world record-holder in Las Vegas on Wednesday with a 402.2-pound lift in the Disabled 1 class

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Video – Gladiator Powerlifting Team – World Cup 2019

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Live Stream Link for Worlds 2019 Available Here

Here is the link to the live stream for WABDL Worlds 2019. Streaming will be available during lifting (see schedule here). http://www.mainstreamnetwork.com/watch/viewer.asp?station=mssports