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PARA POWERLIFTING NEWS
IPC saddened by passing of powerlifting referee Verdonck
IPC Powerlifting referee Verdonck began his involvement with the sport in the 1990s.
Recapping the month in para-sport: August2015
The month was packed with three World Championships and the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.
Siamand Rahman named July’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
The Iranian’s record-breaking lift helped him win this month’s award by a landslide.
Mexico wins third powerlifting gold to top medals table
The 2011 Parapan hosts finished with nine medals to finish ahead of Brazil
Mexico’s Amalia Perez sets world record at Toronto 2015
The world and Paralympic champion registered 133kg at the Parapan American Games as Mexico won five out of nine medals
Toronto 2015: Day three preview
“Medal Monday” will see gold medals awarded in 64 different events, more than any other day of the Parapan American Games.
Fernando Acevedo seeks Nicaragua’s first Parapan medal
At Toronto 2015 the powerlifter will face strong opposition from Colombia’s Jainer Cantillo, a gold medallist at this year’s Open Americas Championships.
Chile, Cuba and Colombia claim day two powerlifting titles.
Three Parapan American records were also set on day two of Toronto 2015.
Cuba, Chile and Brazil land powerlifting golds
The first day of powerlifting at Toronto 2015 saw records broken and three gold medals won.
Toronto 2015: Day two preview
The second day of competition could be “Super Sunday” for Canada with the hosts looking to win multiple golds in swimming.
Toronto 2015: Day one preview
Saturday will see 12 of the 15 Parapan sports get underway, with 32 medals up for grabs in four sports.
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – July 2015
The public has until Tuesday 11 August to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
Toronto 2015 preview: Powerlifting
Brazil led the medals table in 2011, but the competition is far more open in 2015.
Interview with a champion: Mexico’s Perla Barcenas
The Parapan American powerlifting gold medallist is on the way back from injury hoping to top the podium once again between 7-15 August.
Recapping the month in para-sport: July 2015
The IPC Swimming World Championships were not the only major event that wrapped up last month.
#ThrowbackThursdays: Powerlifting at Guadalajara 2011
Relive the action from the last Parapan American Games with the Toronto 2015 edition fast approaching.