Positively Powerful
~As told by Donna Acorda Yikes!! To actually see it online/in hand in print… it really just brings tears to my eyes. Powerlifting, whether full or single lifts, doesn’t get the exposure or recognition...
View ArticleThe WABDL Channel is now up and running 24 x 7 to the conclusion of World
~per David Palmer The WABDL Channel is now up and running 24 x 7 to the conclusion of Worlds. It has helpful information about the hotel and suggestions on shows and dining. This is the same link you...
View ArticleGladiator Powerlifting – Lift Heavy or Go Home
Team Champions – WABDL World Cup, April 9, 2016 – Wisconsin Dells WI – Gladiator Powerlifting – Click for video!
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Abbotsford’s Wolbers named best lifter
by Tyler Olsen – Abbotsford News An Abbotsford weightlifter claimed top prize in his class at the WADBL World Bench Press and Deadlift Championships in Las Vegas, which occurred on Nov. 15. Jon Wolbers...
View Article2017 WABDL Worlds Meet Summary Report
By Gus Rethwisch I want to thank our sponsors – Brian and Denise Welker and Welker Engineering, Shawn Madere and GLC Direct Joint Formula, Ken Anderson and Anderson Powerlifting, Pete Alaniz and Titan...
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In Memory of Tommy Kono By Gus Rethwisch
(click pic for larger version) Tommy Kono died April 24, 2016 at age 83. Tommy Kono was my inspiration to get involved in Powerlifting and to stay involved. I started training in 1968 because of Kono....
View ArticleUpdated Class I Limits and Elite Men Bench Press
Any lifter who has lifted less than the following in any and all sanctioned contests IN ANY FEDERATION: Class 1 Women – DeadLift: 97 – 225.7#, 105 -259.0#, 114 -286.5#, 123 – 314.0#, 132 – 330.5#, 148...
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WABDL Great ~Frank Wakakuwa Rest in Peace – 09/03/1968 – 1/8/2017
On Sunday, January 8th , 2017, the powerlifting world lost a fantastic bench presser and an even better friend, Frank Wakakuwa. Frank was a stalwart in WABDL Bench Press contests for decades. His...
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Happy Birthday to our founder Gus ‘Buzzsaw’ Rethwisch
(written by Ron L’Huillier) Happy 70th Birthday to my good friend, and founder of the WABDL, Gus Rethwisch. Gus ran some of the strongest meets ever, the Hawaiian Record Breaker meets back in the 80’s,...
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Mike (“Iron Mike”) Scott ~Born Feb 26, 1941 ~Died Feb 8, 2017
Mike Scott Born Feb 26, 1941 Died Feb 8, 2017 “Iron Mike” as he was known, owned and managed The Power Pit in Pearl City, Hawaii from 1977 to 1995. I met Mike in February of 1977. He was my friend for...
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Jim Nickerson of Medford, Oregon ~Born November 19, ~1970 Died January 14, 2017
click pic for larger version Jim Nickerson of Medford, Oregon Born November 19, 1970 Died January 14, 2017 Jim Nickerson died in a fire at his home on January 14, 2017. He saved his wife and niece by...
View ArticleRoy Max Kahn ~Born 1922, ~Died 2016
Roy was from Oakland, California and was born in 1926. He died in 2016 – he was 90 years old. He lifted in WABDL for a short time. He left a lasting impression with his spirted platform demeanor. He...
View ArticleG. Jeffrey Thornton ~Born 1948, ~Died 2016
Born in 1948 and died in 2016. Jeff worked for the Phoenix, Arizona VA and was one of the top experts in the country in helping veterans get off of drugs due to war trauma. He also helped with...
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Please hold Harry and Dolores (Garcia) Munroe high in your hearts and prayers
WABDL Family: Please hold Harry and Dolores (Garcia) Munroe high in your hearts and prayers. Below is what Dolores posted on her FB page, so many of you may have seen this, but for those who have not...
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Beyond the Game: High school weightlifting program transforms special needs...
We have many outstanding lifters in the WABDL, but our federation is also full of outstanding individuals. Eddie Morgan is both. He is a World Champion lifter, but more importantly he is an...
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Jeff Magruder – Born: ~September 5, 1953 in Mineche, Germany – Died ~February...
by Gus Rethwisch I have been in the sport for 45 years and I feel Jeff Magruder was the greatest bencher of all time. At 240 lbs., Jeff did a 640 raw bench. At 220 lbs, he did a 560 raw bench press....
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In Memory of Dr. Gilbert “Guy” Powell ~1969 – 2017
Guy Powell passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2017. Guy was a devoted father, husband, principal, mentor and athlete. Guy spent many years competing in the world of powerlifting. Aside from his...
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WABDL Lifter Jeff Mumaw Wins Bodybuilding Title
written by Ron L’Huillier Jeff Mumaw I’ve never understood bodybuilding. I’ve always thought why lift weights if your main goal is not to get stronger (not to say there aren’t some incredibly strong...
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Happy Birthday to our founder Gus ‘Buzzsaw’ Rethwisch
(written by Ron L’Huillier) Happy 70th Birthday to my good friend, and founder of the WABDL, Gus Rethwisch. Gus ran some of the strongest meets ever (the Hawaiian Record Breaker meets back in the...
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