USAWA

By Jeff Bankens

We had a total of 9 competitors: 4 in-person at “Iron Sharpens Iron Weightlifting Club (located in Southwest Louisiana)and 5 remote participants (Clark’s Gym in Missouri).

We had a wide-range of weight classes and age groups represented, showing the family-friendly nature of our organization. While we had a great time lifting and competing against one-another, we were also able to enjoy growing in camaraderie and friendship with one another,

Lifting started off about 9am on one of a handful of “perfect” weather days we have along the Gulf coast. It was cool, sunny, & mild. I could not have imagined a more perfect day to lift in a carport gym.

Following the meet, the lifters were able to set (I believe) 31 records on our records day!

After discussing things over dinner with the Lupo’s, our plan is to do this met again next year. We also believe we will be able to attract more in-person lifters.

I want to personally thank everyone who participated in our meet and helped make the Bayou Beast Bash a huge success. God-willing, we look forward to being able to host this meet again next year!

Editor’s Note – Congratulations on an amazing event. I think I am most impressed that the athlete field included two women and two junior lifters. I also love seeing the Teeth Lift making a resurgence in the records list.