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New Deadline for Special Hotel Rates for 2016 WABDL ®- NORTH AMERICAN BENCH PRESS AND DEAD LIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS

Gus called to mention the entry form for the 2016 WABDL ®- NORTH AMERICAN BENCH PRESS AND DEAD LIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS scheduled for March 12, 2016 in Portland, OR may have an incorrect deadline to get the special hotel rate. The deadline is February 11, 2016. After this time regular hotel rates will apply, which is significantly

James R. Greene Honors His Mothers Memory by Lifting for Reps

19JanuaryPaul Barnes

It is with a heavy heart that the WABDL announces the passing of one of its’ own. Virginia Cornelius, James Greene’s mother passed away recently. She has competed in the Missoula, Montana meet and set state and world records. Her state records still stand. She has been James’ biggest fan ever since his first meet thirty

Venue Change for WABDL® – 911 Memorial Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships – Aug 6, 2016

12JanuaryPaul Barnes

The 2016 Schedule of Events PDF document available on the Schedule page has been updated to reflect changes to the WABDL® – 911 Memorial Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships.

Athlete of the Week: Great Falls WABDL lifter Allen Heisler

21DecemberPaul Barnes

By: Tom Wylie – MTN News – KRTV GREAT FALLS, MT By day you’ll find Allen Heisler on the second floor of the Columbus Center in Great Falls working his full-time job as an outreach manager for the non-profit Student Assistance Fund. “It keeps me busy,” said Heisler. “Our mission is to provide knowledge and tools

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

9DecemberPaul Barnes

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

Disabled II Division in 2016

3DecemberPaul Barnes

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

Local athlete breaks world record, again

2DecemberPaul Barnes

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

2DecemberPaul Barnes

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

1DecemberPaul Barnes

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)

27NovemberPaul Barnes

(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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