The North Coast gym was pumped June 7 for the second annual Northwest Weightlifting Competition.
The packed house saw 38 competitors pull for their best – that includes 13 women in bench press and four women who pulled more than 300 lbs from the floor. Organizer Adam Yawrenko said “all in all it was a step above last year” and noted that once again, a significant amount of personal records were achieved.
He said he’s already planning next year’s event and is sure that, just like last year, many of the athletes from this competition will go onto the next level this fall.
Bench press:
Teen Woman - Steph Forrest
Teen Men - Colton Carrita
20 - 30 Women - Linda Nguyen
20 - 30 Men - Adeola Adetunji
31 - 40 Women - Dawn Mackay (also overall best lifter)
31 - 40 Men Jordan Linteris (also overall best lifter)
50 - 60 Women - Leigh Kasum
40 - 50 Men - Art Lucier
50 - 60 Men - Clayton Kurisu
Dead lift:
Teen Womens - Steph Forrest
Teen Mens - Simon Baldo
20 - 30 Womens - Kristi Genzale (also best lifter)
20 - 30 Mens - Adeola Adetunji
30 - 40 Womens - Lueez Shears
30 - 40 Mens - Jordan Linteris (also best lifter)
Rolling thunder grip strength:
Womens - Talisa Bachek
Mens - Brandon “LURCH” Kingcott