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Mariana Shevchuk named Best Powerlifter of 2018
Ukrainian chosen by public vote after breaking world record at Euros
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Welcome to 2019: Powerlifting
Five of the big stars to watch out for in a busy year
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Vote for Best Powerlifter of 2018
Poll includes four powerlifters named best in their regions
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2018 in Review: Powerlifting surprises
Newcomers and underdogs upset all odds this season
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2018 in Review: Power performances
Asian Para Games saw records fall and history made
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Bogota 2018: Jhon Castaneda named Best Powerlifter
Colombian sets Americas record on way to continental gold
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2018 in Review: Powerlifting regionals
World’s strongest secure slots for 2020 Paralympics
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2018 in Review: Commonwealth Games powerlifting
Nigeria’s stunning performance and an emotional comeback
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Bogota 2018: Vote for Best Americas Powerlifter
Winner will be decided across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Bogota 2018: Fairy tale ending for Fabio Torres
Colombian wins gold at home on last day of competition
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Bogota 2018: Gold and record for Perla Barcenas
Mexico tops the podium with Paralympic medallist and Porfirio Arredondo
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Bogota 2018: Triple gold for Chile
Juan Carlos Garrido, Jorge Carinao and Camila Campos emerge victorious
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Bogota 2018: Stunning start
Americas record broken and favourites shocked on day one
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Bogota 2018: Paralympics qualification on the line
Americas Open Championships offer powerlifting path to Tokyo 2020
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Bogota 2018: Ones to Watch announced
Paralympic and world medallists to look out for at Americas Open Championships
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Bogota 2018: Castillo Castillo vs. de Assis Silva
World champion starts as favourite in men’s up to 107kg
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Bogota 2018: Leidy Rodriguez vs. Clara Fuentes
Women’s up to 41kg features clash of generations
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Bogota 2018: Fabio Torres vs. Lucas Gareca
Hosts Colombia hoping to celebrate in the men’s up to 97kg
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Bogota 2018: Amalia Perez vs. Terezinha Santos
Paralympic and world champion seeks to defend continental title
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Bogota 2018: Juan Carlos Garrido vs. Neil Garcia Trelles
Chilean Parapan American champion starts as favourite