This was in April of 1997 and was my first power lifting meet in the 198lb weight class even though I was only around 193lbs. I squatted 550lbs and dead lifted 530lbs. This was my practice round for the state championships that November where I went on to squat and dead lift 575lbs with a 425lb bench for a total of 1575lbs which qualified me for nationals right on the nose. (ADFPA-American Drug Free Power Lifting Association) This was my ultimate goal. I took second place losing out to my training partner who beat my by 10lbs. I never competed again as three months later I discovered the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and have been involved with that for over 15 years now.

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