Dino Gym Challenge

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

LIFTERAGEBWTBPSw1CrlDLTOTPTS
Amber Elder4515510055R100207462509.4
EXTRA FOR RECORDS:

Amber Elder Trap Bar DL 215

MENS DIVISION

LIFTERAGEBWTBPSw1CrlDLTOTPTS
Larry Traub7019622580R1455009501165.5
Chad Ullom52234220105R190460975904.2
Dave Glasgow7025918065L127330702744.2
Denny Habecker8117211050R80235475732.6
LaVerne Myers7921510540L105280530700.9
Jason Payne582789580L145315635568.9
EXTRA FOR RECORDS:

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#