George Nelson
Lifter enters Hall of Fame
By Lee Clarkson
Statesman Journal
December 13, 2010
“For someone who viewed competitive weightlifting simply as a motivator to work out, George Nelson has made a pretty good career out of it.
Nelson, 66, was inducted into the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL) Hall of Fame on Nov. 20 in Las Vegas.
“It felt really great to be honored by the federation,” Nelson said. “It’s been quite a ride.”
Nelson broke 18 WABDL benchpress world records during his career, which began in 1993. Six records still stand today, including a mark of 615 pounds while competing in the age 54-60 division”.