2019 Schedule of Events
The 2018 Schedule of Events is now available. Click on the ‘Schedule’ menu item. Please contact Gus with questions.
View ArticleFrom ncnewsonline online – Local man sets world record at powerlifting...
By Kayleen Cubbal New Castle News – For five years, powerlifting has served as a source of strength and healing for Keith Stich. And, now, it has earned the New Castle resident a world record. Stich,...
View ArticleWho Needs the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters?
Why the WABDL is Such a Great Idea The World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters runs competitions for bench press or deadlift exercise only. But, there are several other powerlifting organizations...
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To everyone, he was the “Iron Teddy Bear” with the biggest heart and softest...
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Fr. Stephen Popovich officiating for Jeffrey A. Peshek,...
View ArticlePreliminary World Championship Results are available on the Worlds page
Preliminary World Championship Results are available on the Worlds page
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About Jeff Peshek from Gus Rethwisch
Jeff Peshek – Age 56 Born May 21, 1963 – Died November 26, 2019 Jeff Peshek was the epitome of the ‘gentle giant’ – 6’0 – 275lbs and built like a Greek God. He was a very soft spoken, humble, world...
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Ek’s Fight Against ALS – click thru to support Tom Ekenberg
~from Mark Jamey Mauldin I know many of you know and or remember Tom Ekenberg. He’s in our Hall of Fame. Tom is suffering from ALS. His Dad passed from that terrible disease. His daughter Jamie asked...
View ArticleWABDL Worlds 2019 Meet Report
Click thru to access the WABDL Worlds 2019 Meet Report. CLICK HERE FOR MEET REPORT
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Al’s passion was coaching lifters – Al Stork, July 2, 1953 – February 8, 2020
Al Stork July 2, 1953 – Feb 8, 2020 Al’s passion was coaching lifters. He had great success over the last 12 years that I knew him. His greatest pupil, Karen Campbell, is the greatest female bencher...
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Dr. Frank Hammer passed away Friday, January 3, 2020
I am truly heartbroken to announce that my good friend Dr. Frank Hammer passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. The man I had come to love and call a friend was humble and truly giving. Extremely...
View ArticleUrgent update on COVID-19, Flu Season and WABDL Meets
Urgent update on COVID-19, Flu Season and WABDL MeetsUrgent update on COVID-19, Flu Season and WABDL Meets WABDL as formed a task force to monitor the progress of the COVID-19 virus also known as the...
View Article5 more reasons why I love lifting in WABDL…..
5 more reasons why I love lifting in WABDL by Paul Janoff Just back from an awesome meet in Carmel and I keep realizing why WABDL is such a fantastic federation. Some of these are reruns but need to be...
View ArticleThe North American championships at the Shilo inn airport in Portland Oregon...
To Portland, or Lifters The North American championships at the Shilo inn airport in Portland Oregon has been cancelled. I’ve promoted 377 meets since March 1977 and this is the first one, I have...
View ArticleBig Sky Classic in Missoula, MT March 28th 2020 has been cancelled
FROM MEET DIRECTOR: Jason Sacre Due to resent events and the press conference held by the corona virus task force and recommendations from the state of Montana we have decided to postpone the contest...
View ArticleTo our WABDL Hawaii Powerlifting Ohana
To our WABDL Hawaii Powerlifting Ohana: Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, necessary precautions are being taken to keep our staff, lifters, and spectators safe. It...
View ArticleWorld Cup and the Big Sky Classic are cancelled
As of today March 18th the World Cup and Big Sky Classic have been cancelled. Due do the increasing concerns of the Covid 19, recommendations from local, state and federal authorities, the lack of...
View ArticleTo All WABDL Lifter’s from Gus Rethwisch
March 27, 2020 To All WABDL Lifters, I have already posted that the Portland, OR tournament was cancelled on March 11 and all the entry fees would be rolled over to the Olympia meet. WABDL cards paid...
View ArticleMeet Date Changes
Gus has changed dates for the following meets; Phoenix from April 25 to June 20 Chico from May 30 to June 27 Sacramento from August 8 to August 22 Hopefully the lockdown will end in plenty of time to...
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Thomas Warren Ekenberg April 14, 1949 – March 2, 2020
Tom was inducted into the WABDL Hall of Fame in 2012. He had set over 50 World Records and won 7 World Championships in Bench Press and 8 in Deadlift. He still holds World Records in 61-67/259 in...
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