LIFTER OF THE MONTH, JUNE 2025 – LARRY TRAUB
Larry Traub of Ledaig Heavy Athletics has earned Lifter of the Month with his outstanding 340-pound Reeves Deadlift at the 2025 Ledaig Heavy Athletics Record Day. At 198-pound bodyweight he also had successful lifts in the 2 Bar Deadlift (370 lb), Bench Press, Feet in Air (235 lb) and Jefferson Deadlift (400 lb).
Larry started all-round weightlifting in 2010 and was awarded Newcomer of the Year. His accolades also include
- 2011 Athlete of the Year Runner Up
- 2011 Overall Men’s Best Lifter at Nationals
- 2012 Overall Men’s Runner Up at Nationals
- 2014 Men’s 2nd Place Dino Gym Challenge (which featured a Teeth Lift, Finger Lift – Middle, Kennedy Lift, Harness Lift and Back Lift)
Finally, Larry has written several USAWA website articles and has made a profound impact in his community founding the St Xavier powerlifting program in 1987.
Congratulations Larry!