April Update
I would like to congratulate all the NE. lifters that competed at High School Nationals April 4th thru the 6th. We had a good turnout and you represented our State well. If I ever get all your names I would like to congratulate you individually along with your placing but for the meantime this will have to do. GREAT JOB!!
Congratulations to Women’s Nationals Competitors
- Brandy Taylor – 114 lb – 1st T1
- Sara Christensen – 123 lb – 1st T2
- Rita Carlsson – 132 lb -1st M4, 3rd – Open
- National record in Squat, Deadlift, and Total
- American records in Squat, Deadlift and Total
- Kelli Lambert – 165 lb – 6th – Open
- Vanessa Gauthier – 198 lb- 1st T3, 3rd Open
- Katey Dodge – 198 lb – 5th Open
- Tamara Walter – UNL – 1st Junior
Congrats to Team Nitro – 2nd Masters Division
We want to wish Steve Auxier a speedy recovery from his injuries sustained at the Capital City Clash.
Congratulations to Bench National Competitors
- Kelli Lambert – 165 lb. – 2nd place Open – 102.5 kg (225.5 lb)
- Neil Backous – 181 lb. – 2nd place M4 – 137.5 kg (302.5 lb)
- Danny Thurman – 198 lb. – 2nd place Open – 265 kg (583 lb)
- Tim Anderson – 220 lb. – 1st place Open/ 1st place Police & Fire – 262.5 kg (577.5 lb)
- John Probasca – 220 lb. – 3rd place M2 – 182.5 (401.5 lb)
Congratulations to IPF World Master Competitors
- Rita Carlsson – 132 lb – 3rd Place 760.5 lb Total
- Dan Goodwin – 165 lb – 9th Place 682 Total
- Bill Sindelar – 242 lb – 2nd Place 1569 Total
Congratulations to Pan-Am NAPF Competitor
- Bill Sindelar 275lb 1st place in the M2 Division
2nd place in Open Division & Best Lifter in M2 Division
Congratulations to Deadlift Nationals Competitors
- Rita Carlsson 148lb 1st place in the M3 Division
- Kaci Sharp 198lb – 1st place Junior Division
- Rita set a new National Record of 364.75 lbs
This meet was run by Jim Hart.
Congratulations to Men’s Nationals Competitors
- Ken Ruben – 220 lb – 7th Place – 1697 Total
- Mitch Alshwede – 242 lb
This was the first National meet for both men.