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Karen Campbell Hits a Single Ply Women’s World Bench Press Record of 501.5 @ 198!

Nobody would have faulted Karen if she immediately retired to her room upon arriving at the WABDL World Cup to recoup from the flight from Maine to Milwaukee and the subsequent one hour drive to the meet. However, those of us who know Karen know that she usually puts others before herself. Sure she came

ALL MEET RESULTS ARE POSTED AND RECORDS ARE UP TO DATE

19AprilPaul Barnes

We just finished posting the results for the WABBL World Cup. All Meet Results for 2015 have been posted as of Sunday April 19, 2015. In addition all records including State, National, World and International Records are now up to date based upon these meet results. As always please contact the WABDL Secretary with questions

Gus is sending new Meet Programs to Participant’s and Lifters at the WABDL® LLC World Cup

16AprilPaul Barnes

Because of a printing problem lifter’s names were left out of the meet program for the WABDL® LLC World Cup held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI on Saturday, April 11. Gus is doing a reprint which will include all lifer’s names as well as an updated records list, which will be

Matt Jones – The Heart of a Lion

13AprilPaul Barnes

Lauren Kirsten Connolly describes her respect for Matt this way; “My mcm goes out to this champ who has been through hell and back and still manages to come out on top. Toughest cookie I know, with an incredible story and never fails to effortlessly inspire others every single day He’s on top of the

WABDL® – NATIONAL BP & DL – 2015 RESCHEDULED

8AprilPaul Barnes

FROM AL STORK & KAREN CAMPBELL/MEET DIRECTOR(S): The National BP & DL Meet in Portland, Maine originally scheduled for June 20th 2015 has had to be changed to June 13th due to a scheduling error with the hotel. It will still be at the Fireside Inn and Suites but will take place on June 13 as

Seth Thompson Pulls Big in His First Meet

7AprilPaul Barnes

Seventeen year old Seth Thompson recently competed at the WABDL Southeast Regional Bench Press and Deadlift Championships, which was his first time competing in any federation. The meet was held on March 28th in Manchester, TN . Seth’s mother Nicole states that; “Seth did well in in the Bench Press competition; however, he excelled in the Dead

From Linette Ivanovitch Greene – Local Athlete Breaks WABDL World Record

7AprilPaul Barnes

“At the WABDL Montana meet on March 21st we had a first time competitor who broke the WABDL World Record for Junior Women 221+. She lives nearby and she’s visited our gym and trained with us a couple times. I predict that Rachelle Meidinger is a young woman to watch”! FROM VALLEY JOURNAL: “Rachelle Meidinger, 20,

Annual Sonny’s Powerlifting Push/Pull meet scheduled for June 14th, 2015, has been postponed

6AprilPaul Barnes

FROM: Mata Godinez Shim ALERT: I have just been informed that The 11th Annual Sonny’s Powerlifting Push/Pull meet scheduled for June 14th, 2015, has been postponed (future date & venue is forthcoming, please stay tuned). Sincere apologies are extended for this unforeseen circumstance. I know I’ll miss someone, so please help by passing on this

World Cup Meet at WI DELLS

4AprilPaul Barnes1 Comment

There are about 130 lifters for the World Cup meet. There are 15 flights for the day, with 108 benchers and 92 deadlifters. We are planning to start at 8 am with no breaks, except for trophy presentations after bench press. This is subject to change. Make sure you check the schedule when you weigh

All-Time Bench Press Lists Updated

2AprilPaul Barnes

We have just completed updating the All-Time Bench Press lists. These lists are available on the Lists and Forms page of our Web site. We will begin working on the Deadlift lists ASAP. If you have any questions about these lists please do not contact the WABDL Webmaster. Contact the WABDL Secretary via information on

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