WABDL Worlds Live Stream was watched in 32 countries & all 50 US States

From David Palmer The final stats have been run and this year the WABDL Worlds Live Stream was watched in 32 countries, all 50 us states, 33,613 streams bringing the average of viewers right at 8,000 for the week. The internet connection was solid with zero complaints from viewers. It does not get much better

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Disabled II Division in 2016

OFFICIAL WABDL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF GUS RETHWISCH Beginning in 2016 everyone who desires to lift in the Disabled II Division at a WABDL sponsored meet must provide signed documentation from a Physician explaining the condition that would warrant lifting in this division. This documentation must be on official office letterhead, with a contact number

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Local athlete breaks world record, again

Rachelle Meidinger, 21, broke her own world record by lifting 265 pounds during a bench press lift at the World Bench Press and Deadlifters Championship in Las Vegas on Nov. 22. CLICK HERE for entire article compliments of the Valley Journal!

Pre-2016 Meet Announcement and Registration Form – Sonny’s 2nd Hawaii Island WABDL Push & Pull Championships Set For Sunday February 21, 2016

I have not yet received the Official 2016 WABDL Meet Schedule but because of the early date for Sonny’s 2nd Hawaii Island WABDL Push & Pull Powerlifting Championships I am posting all information for this event here at this time. CLICK HERE for the registration form.

Check Out the WABDL Worlds 2015 Photo Gallery

Be sure to check out the WABDL Worlds 2015 Photo Gallery. Email your WABDL Worlds 2015 Photos (one per lifter) with captions to dlron700@gmail.com! https://wabdl.org/wabdl-worlds-2015/

Troy and Mike Fryar (Father/Son team)

(as told by Troy Fryar) My dad, Mike Fryar, who recently turned 70, started lifting when I came in the service 26+ years ago.  Ironically, he was 44 when he started, the same age I am now.  I want to brag about my dad, he is truly a remarkable man. He served honorably in the U. S. Coast

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Jill Porter (a.k.a. BAB – Big Awesome Bench) is a 7 sport National level athlete

“Jill Porter (a.k.a. BAB – Big Awesome Bench) is a 7 sport National level athlete. She is currently an 8 time World Champion powerlifter who holds 11 World bench press records and 50+ Texas State records in bench press and deadlift. Jill has two titanium hip replacements and is currently receiving rehab with the fantastic

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A WABDL Member Needs Support

Friank Wakakua was diagnosed with end of life renal (kidney) failure. His physician told him he was lucky that he went to the emergency room when he did or he would not have survived without treatment. Please click here to support Frank.

Troy Fryar – WABDL ® LLC 220lbs Law Fire WA state record 661lbs @ Olympia Meet

Troy broke his previous WA State Record at  220lbs (40-47 Law/Fire) by  lifting over 3 times his body weight winning Open Law/Fire and overall Law/Fire best lifter. Troy is an active duty military officer with over 26 years service and has been competing in the WABDL since 1997.  He holds WABDL State DL Records in Washington,

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Emily Jondron – 303 bench at 16!

Emily Jondron, a 16 year old Princeton High School Junior competed in the WABDL Southwest Regional Bench Press and Deadlift Championships held in Dallas, TX on July 18th, 2015. Emily participated in both Bench Press and Dead Lift. She took 1st place in both events and established a new Bench Press world record and 1st

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