powerlifting

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McGregor started lifting in competitions about five years ago when Fariss was putting together a band of women, each with different skills, to hit the local powerlifting circuit.

From Washington Times

But Fariss, a coach of a women-dominated powerlifting crew called Southern Maryland Iron Crab Barbell, had an idea: the bench press.

From Washington Times

After powerlifting competitively since 2016, the McGregor relished her first win - and claimed the state record in that category while she was at it with an 176.3-pound lift.

From Washington Times

She worked grueling hours as a police officer and committed to nutrition and training to face athletes who, for them, powerlifting is their occupation.

From Washington Times

Powerlifting, which does not oversee an Olympic sport, bars transgender women from competition.

From New York Times