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powerlifting

[pou-er-lif-ting] / ˈpaʊ ərˌlɪf tɪŋ /


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Powerlifting consists of three different lifts - a squat, deadlift and a bench press.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

Last year, a district court judge found that USA Powerlifting had discriminated against Cooper.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, sued USA Powerlifting in 2021 after the organization denied her 2018 request for participation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

The International Powerlifting Federation’s masters’ championship is scheduled for Oct. 8-15 in Mongolia, although it’s unclear whether Andres plans to enter.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

USA Powerlifting has a membership of 27,400 lifters and sanctions more than 400 competitions per year.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023




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