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Christopher Lestan – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Christopher Lestan - September Lifter of the Month

Christopher Lestan – September Lifter of the Month

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for September goes to Christopher Lestan, of Frank’s Barbell Club.   Christopher organized the NE Powerlift Meet in September, and not only did all of the work of promoting the meet, but was the Overall Outstanding Lifter of the Meet.  His competition was well attended with several new USAWA lifters in attendance.  Christopher finished off the meet with a 600 pound 12″ Base Deadlift.   He also competed in his first USAWA National Championships over the summer, and has been involved in many other USAWA meets throughout this year.

A big CONGRATS goes to Christopher for being the Lifter of the Month for September!!!

 

Barry Pensyl – Lifter of the Month

By Al Myers

Barry Pensyl performing a Habecker Lift at the 2019 Presidential Cup.

Barry Pensyl performing a Habecker Lift at the 2019 Presidential Cup.

Congratulations goes to Barry Pensyl, for being selected as the USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH for August.  Barry competed in the USAWA Presidential Cup in August, hosted by our USAWA President Denny Habecker, and was awarded the Presidential Cup for 2019.  This is an outstanding lifting accomplishment!

Way to go Barry!!!

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!!

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