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International weightlifting competitions hosted by the United States (3 C, 6 P) This page was last edited on 18 December 2024, at 00:46 (UTC). Text ...
In 2009 Alan achieved the men's benchpress world record in the 140 kg weight class for men 50 and over, at 202.5 kg (446 lb). [4] Aerts held numerous powerlifting and benchpress championships and records in both open and master's competitions, including California, [5] US, [6] [7] [8] and World champion.
Powerlifting is a competitive strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single-lift effort of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
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Eventually these competitions became standardized to three specific lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift; and this form of weightlifting sport was given its distinct name of powerlifting, with the International Powerlifting Federation being formed in 1972 to regulate and promote the sport. [14]
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The predecessor organization of the IWF was founded in 1905, [1] but World Championship events began before its foundation. The first recognized World Championship event was held in 1891, and was won by Edward Lawrence Levy of England. [1] [2] [3] Athletes today compete in a total of 20 weight categories (10 for men and 10 for women):