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Denny Habecker – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Denny Habecker, at 77 years of age, setting a new IAWA World Record in the Ciavattone Deadlift with a lift of 125 KG.

Denny Habecker, at 77 years of age, setting a new IAWA World Record in the Ciavattone Deadlift with a lift of 125 KG.

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for November is Denny Habecker, our USAWA President.   Denny just recently traveled to Perth, Australia to compete in the IAWA Gold Cup.  This is a long ways to travel to represent the USAWA in an IAWA competition.  I got to be his travel companion for this trip, and it was a grueling trip.  We were in Australia for only three days while the other 5 were all on the plane.  The flight from Chicago to Auckland lasted 17.5 hours!  Denny is an IRONMAN when it comes to travel – plus add it the travel lag once you get there – it’s amazing he was able to even function, let alone set new World Records!!!

Denny is very deserving of being Lifter of the Month for November.  He does so much to represent the USAWA everywhere he goes.   We are extremely blessed to have him as our USAWA President. Next time you see him give him a big CONGRATS!

Elizabeth Skwarecki – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Elizabeth Zkwarecki - Lifter of the Month for October

Elizabeth Zkwarecki – Lifter of the Month for October

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for October is Elizabeth Skwarecki.  Elizabeth lifted in her first IAWA World Championships in Abilene, KS on October 5th & 6th and was crowned the OVERALL BEST WOMEN’S LIFTER.  This is an impressive accomplishment for someone entering their first All Round World competition!  It made her a very easy choice for Lifter of the Month.

Congratulations Elizabeth!  I look forward to seeing your continual involvement in future USAWA events.

 

Christopher Lestan – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Christopher Lestan - September Lifter of the Month

Christopher Lestan – September Lifter of the Month

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for September goes to Christopher Lestan, of Frank’s Barbell Club.   Christopher organized the NE Powerlift Meet in September, and not only did all of the work of promoting the meet, but was the Overall Outstanding Lifter of the Meet.  His competition was well attended with several new USAWA lifters in attendance.  Christopher finished off the meet with a 600 pound 12″ Base Deadlift.   He also competed in his first USAWA National Championships over the summer, and has been involved in many other USAWA meets throughout this year.

A big CONGRATS goes to Christopher for being the Lifter of the Month for September!!!

 

Barry Pensyl – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Barry Pensyl performing a Habecker Lift at the 2019 Presidential Cup.

Barry Pensyl performing a Habecker Lift at the 2019 Presidential Cup.

Congratulations goes to Barry Pensyl, for being selected as the USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH for August.  Barry competed in the USAWA Presidential Cup in August, hosted by our USAWA President Denny Habecker, and was awarded the Presidential Cup for 2019.  This is an outstanding lifting accomplishment!

Way to go Barry!!!

Greg Cook – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Greg Cook - USAWA Lifter of the Month for July

Greg Cook – USAWA Lifter of the Month for July

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for July is Greg Cook. In July, Greg competed in the Second Annual IAWA Old Time Strongman Championships and once the dust had settled, earned the title of BEST LIFTER OVERALL.  He lifted exceptionally – highlighted by his amazing 805 pound Kennedy Lift.  I was able to witness it firsthand, thus I can attest to what an outstanding lift it was! This IAWA Postal Championships had competitors from all over the World enter, and many that competed where World Class All Rounders themselves.  Congrats Greg – you deserve being Lifter of the Month for July!

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