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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!

Frank Ciavattone – LIFTER OF THE MONTH

By Al Myers

Frank Ciavattone - USAWA Lifter of the Month for June

Frank Ciavattone – USAWA Lifter of the Month for June

The USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH for June is Frank Ciavattone.  Frank had a busy month in the USAWA in June, bringing lifters from his club to compete in the USAWA National Championships in Lebanon, PA.  Frank is an inspiration to everyone in the USAWA for his courage.  He has overcame many serious physical obstacles, and yet he maintains a competitive spirit. At Nationals Frank had just undergone a major surgery shortly before the meet but he still competed and performed in every single lift!

Congrats to Frank on being the June Lifter of the Month!

Lifter of the Month – Joe Ciavattone Sr.

By Al Myers

Joe Ciavattone Sr. performing a big Neck Lift at a past USAWA Heavy Lift Championships.

Joe Ciavattone Sr. performing a big Neck Lift at a past USAWA Heavy Lift Championships.

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for May goes to Joe Ciavattone Sr.!

Joe Sr. was the overall best lifter at the USAWA Heavy Lift Championships in May at Walpole, Massachusetts. The Heavy Lift Champs is one of the Championship events in the USAWA and is one of the most prestigious titles to win in a year. Joe Sr. put up great numbers with a 600 pound Neck Lift, a 1000 pound Hand and Thigh, and a 1500 pound Hip Lift.  Joe Sr. has competed in many Heavy Lift Championships throughout the years, and has established himself as one of the best All Time Heavy Lifters in the USAWA, but this is his first time winning the best lifter overall. The Heavy Lift Champs are always loaded with great competition so this is a great honor for him.

Congrats Joe Sr. on being the lifter of the month!!

Lifter of the Month – John Strangeway

By Al Myers

The USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH for March is John Strangeway, of the KCSTRONGMAN Club.  Scottish Johnny has been a regular at local USAWA competitions and postal meets throughout the last year. He was the overall Men’s Champion in the 1st Quarter Postal Meet of 2019.

I have lifted with Johnny many times now and he has great enthusiasm for the all rounds.  Congratulations on being the Lifter of the Month!

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