USAWA

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

LIFTER	AGE	BWT	BP	Sw1	Crl	DL	TOT	PTS
Amber Elder	45	155	100	55R	100	207	462	509.4

Amber Elder Trap Bar DL 215

MENS DIVISION

LIFTER	AGE	BWT	BP	Sw1	Crl	DL	TOT	PTS
Larry Traub	70	196	225	80R	145	500	950	1165.5
Chad Ullom	52	234	220	105R	190	460	975	904.2
Dave Glasgow	70	259	180	65L	127	330	702	744.2
Denny Habecker	81	172	110	50R	80	235	475	732.6
LaVerne Myers	79	215	105	40L	105	280	530	700.9
Jason Payne	58	278	95	80L	145	315	635	568.9

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#