YMCA hosts annual fall power meet
NORWICH – The Norwich Family YMCA hosted its annual Fall Power Meet Saturday, Nov. 8. This event provides a competitive forum for weight lifters of all ages, weight classes, and experience levels to attempt their best performances. “This year we saw some truly incredible feats of strength and courage,” said Shannon Gawronski, meet coordinator.
Michelle Carlsen of Hamden bench-pressed 210 pounds and Donna Hadley of Delhi bench-pressed 165 pounds. “We just don’t see many women who can bench press that kind of weight,” Gawronski said.
The highlight of the competition was the 725-pound bench press lifted by Richard “Moose” Putnam of Fonda Right behind Putnam was Rusty Lewis of Johnstown with near 500-pound lift. “These guys represent a caliber of lifter we rarely see in our non-sanctioned meets,” Gawronski said.
Two other men lifted over 400 pounds, Chris Byrnes of Sidney, who set an unofficial American record for the 140 – 144 pound weight class lifting 405 pounds, and Alex Yvars of Fonda, who benched an impressive 450 pounds. Medals were awarded according to the age of the participant. and the Schwartz formula, which takes into account the lifter’s body weight proportional to the weight lifted.
Other outstanding performances included two men – both 73 years of age. Dillion Maier of Oneonta, who holds at least eight national titles and who is also an avid marathoner, and Bob Cseh of Roxbury. “Both men impressed us with their strength and love of the sport,” said Gawronski. Maier also competed in the deadlift and the squat competitions.
Al Kirby, who holds an American Powerlifting Federation record for the bench press at 66 years old, also had an impressive 405 pound deadlift Saturday.
The youngest competitors were Jordan Byrnes (8) and Nic Paternoster (9) of Sidney.. Both young men hold Amateur Athletic Union national records and have won national titles within the last year.
Only four lifters participated in all three events (bench press, dead-lift and squat). They were the overall best woman lifter, Laura Delay of Stamford, the overall best male in the open division, Chris Byrnes, the overall best male in the Masters division, Dillion Maier, and the best overall teen, Thomas Slicer of Jefferson. Slicer has set 24 national and two world records and is an accomplished Special Olympian.
“We were most pleased with all the new faces we saw at this event. We also want to thank all the participants, especially Dave White, Al Kirby, and Chris Byrnes who do so much to make this event run smoothly.” Gawronski noted.
Michelle Carlsen of Hamden bench-pressed 210 pounds and Donna Hadley of Delhi bench-pressed 165 pounds. “We just don’t see many women who can bench press that kind of weight,” Gawronski said.
The highlight of the competition was the 725-pound bench press lifted by Richard “Moose” Putnam of Fonda Right behind Putnam was Rusty Lewis of Johnstown with near 500-pound lift. “These guys represent a caliber of lifter we rarely see in our non-sanctioned meets,” Gawronski said.
Two other men lifted over 400 pounds, Chris Byrnes of Sidney, who set an unofficial American record for the 140 – 144 pound weight class lifting 405 pounds, and Alex Yvars of Fonda, who benched an impressive 450 pounds. Medals were awarded according to the age of the participant. and the Schwartz formula, which takes into account the lifter’s body weight proportional to the weight lifted.
Other outstanding performances included two men – both 73 years of age. Dillion Maier of Oneonta, who holds at least eight national titles and who is also an avid marathoner, and Bob Cseh of Roxbury. “Both men impressed us with their strength and love of the sport,” said Gawronski. Maier also competed in the deadlift and the squat competitions.
Al Kirby, who holds an American Powerlifting Federation record for the bench press at 66 years old, also had an impressive 405 pound deadlift Saturday.
The youngest competitors were Jordan Byrnes (8) and Nic Paternoster (9) of Sidney.. Both young men hold Amateur Athletic Union national records and have won national titles within the last year.
Only four lifters participated in all three events (bench press, dead-lift and squat). They were the overall best woman lifter, Laura Delay of Stamford, the overall best male in the open division, Chris Byrnes, the overall best male in the Masters division, Dillion Maier, and the best overall teen, Thomas Slicer of Jefferson. Slicer has set 24 national and two world records and is an accomplished Special Olympian.
“We were most pleased with all the new faces we saw at this event. We also want to thank all the participants, especially Dave White, Al Kirby, and Chris Byrnes who do so much to make this event run smoothly.” Gawronski noted.
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