Dino Gym Challenge
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#