Colorado Spring Fling
By Sanjiv Gupta
By Sanjiv Gupta
By Al Myers
It was a great day for the Dino Gym Challenge – a day we honored the longtime USAWA and Dino Gym member Dean Ross who passed away a year ago.
Larry Traub made his return to the USAWA lifting platform and put on an outstanding performance. Larry’s last trap bar deadlift of 500 pounds is one I will remember. He won the outstanding lifter award for his great lifting.
Chad Ullom provided a stellar performance as well – highlighted by his 105 pound swing with his new shoulder!
Amber Elder was the only women’s lifter and lifted great. She finished her day with a big 215 pound trap bar deadlift.
Denny once again made the long trek from Lebanon, PA to attend a meet at the Dino Gym. He had a good battle with my dad LaVerne all day long and just edged him out in total points. I was very impressed with my dad when he lifted 303 pounds in the Trap Bar Deadlift for a new record.
I want to truly thank everyone for attending the Dino Gym Challenge. I also want to thank the lifters who participated unofficially who could not attend as I know there were several.
Meet Results:
Dino Gym Challenge
March 9th, 2024
Dino Gym, Abilene, KS
Meet Director: Al Myers
Meet Scorekeeper: Al Myers
Officials (1 official system): Al Myers, Dave Glasgow, Chad Ullom, Denny Habecker, LaVerne Myers
Lifts: Bench Press – Hands Together, Swing 1 Dumbbell, Cheat Curl, Trap Bar Deadlift
WOMENS DIVISION
LIFTER | AGE | BWT | BP | Sw1 | Crl | DL | TOT | PTS |
Amber Elder | 45 | 155 | 100 | 55R | 100 | 207 | 462 | 509.4 |
Amber Elder Trap Bar DL 215
MENS DIVISION
LIFTER | AGE | BWT | BP | Sw1 | Crl | DL | TOT | PTS |
Larry Traub | 70 | 196 | 225 | 80R | 145 | 500 | 950 | 1165.5 |
Chad Ullom | 52 | 234 | 220 | 105R | 190 | 460 | 975 | 904.2 |
Dave Glasgow | 70 | 259 | 180 | 65L | 127 | 330 | 702 | 744.2 |
Denny Habecker | 81 | 172 | 110 | 50R | 80 | 235 | 475 | 732.6 |
LaVerne Myers | 79 | 215 | 105 | 40L | 105 | 280 | 530 | 700.9 |
Jason Payne | 58 | 278 | 95 | 80L | 145 | 315 | 635 | 568.9 |
LaVerne Myers Trap Bar Deadlift 303
Denny Habecker Trap Bar Deadlift 250
RECORD DAY LIFTS:
LaVerne Myers 75-79 Age Group, 100KG Class
Finger Lift – Left Little 46#
Finger Lift – Left Ring 56#
Finger Lift – Left Index 76#
Finger Lift – Left Middle 86#
Finger Lift – Right Middle 86#
Denny Habecker 80-84 Age Group, 80 KG Class
Finger Lift – Right Little 46#
Finger Lift – Right Ring 51#
Finger Lift – Right Index 66#
Finger Lift – Right Middle 76#
Finger Lift – Left Middle 76#
By Dan Wagman
By Clint Poore
WHAT IS BEST IN LIFE?
According to Conan the Barbarian it is
to “Crush Your Enemies, See Them
Driven Before You & Hear The Lamentations Of Their Women!”
As bold and daunting as Conan’s quote is, it really needs a little more verboseness …… “Then Lift Heavy Weights and Set Glorious Records!”
When lifting in the USAWA you have the majestic opportunity to set astounding National & World Records in more than 200 different lifts!!! Every person can easily become a record conquering King & Queen by making the strength affirming choice of joining the USAWA! Go enter a meet or Record Day ASAP! It is what is “Best in Life!”
Then Lift Heavy Weights & Set Glorious Records! Conan the Barbarian will be proud of you!
Embrace the Iron, Feel the Cold Hard Steel and know the Glory the comes from Being Strong!!!!
CLARK’S GYM – COLUMBIA, MO.
DATE – Weekend of April 6-7. 2024
USAWA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Memberships will be available at Clark’s Gym. Membership fee is $25.00.
ENTRY FEE: None. AWARDS – Certificates.
ENTRY DEADLINE – April 3. 2024. To enter – contact yeoldclark@gmail.com or use USPS to him at 3906 Grace Ellen Drive,. Columbia, Mo. 65202
WEIGH-INS (EACH DAY) – From 8-9:30 a.m.
ELIGIBILITY – Only lifters who have reached age 75 on April 6 are eligible.
COMPETITION FORMAT: Lifting will be done on-site (Clark’s Gym) or remote. Either way – the entry deadline is April 3. If done remote, with officials, records can be established and/or broken. If no officials are available, the lifts will become a part of the contest and eligible for the awards, but not records.
REPORTNG – From remote sites – the results must reach Clark’s Gym not later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 9. Lifts reported from countries using the metric system are free to use kilograms. U. S. results are to be reported in pounds. Remote results are to be sent to yeoldclark@gmail.com.
THE LIFTS
Two-inch bar straddle lift.
Two-inch bar thumbless grip deadlift
One-inch bar heels together deadlift.
Bench press – reverse grip.
Bench press – hands together.
Two-hand seated press from rack.
Enjoy.
Defending champion – LaVern Myers. Runner-up – Tony Cook, England.