| Rheta West |
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| April 11, 1974 |
| Marcellus, NY |
| January 2007 - First meet was May 2007 |
| I started powerlifting because a man once told me that women don't deadlift, so I guess I should thank him now! My biggest inspiration has come from the Azz family. They took me in, they taught me everything about the bench that I know, they help me at meets, they endure my amateur shenanigans with a smile and they never think twice about asking me when I'll be back again. They're awesome coaches and awesome friends! |
| AAPF, SSA, IPA |
| equipped - 445 squat - 300 bench - 405 deadlift - 1125 total raw - 275 squat - 185 bench - 345 deadlift - 805 total |
| Single mom of 2 children. |
| summary in my own words: |
| I love powerlifting. As I have continued to lift and compete, I have been met with many changes and challenges in life. In every decision I have ever made, powerlifting has played a major part. Where I will live, how I will schedule my daily activities, what I will eat, when my kids can go to their friends, who I will accept and who I want in my life. I think I have even modeled my life after the basic principles of powerlifting. Strength, determination, when the weight is too heavy to move, you train and go back and move it. That’s an awesome way to live! Nothing standing in your way that you can’t take hold of and control eventually. I have also found that the truest friends I have ever made are the ones that were made through powerlifting. My coaches, my fellow lifters, my friends … some people are all three at the same time! I feel lucky to be a part of this world. I feel hungry, greedy, sometimes just pissed about this sport. I have my mind set on some big numbers and I won’t stop till I get them. Then, I’ll get bigger numbers! This isn’t my sport, it’s my life and it’s great! |
| weight class: |
| 148 |
| records/accomplishments: |
| SSA-NY STATE 8/10/07 148 Open 225 Bench |
| SSA-NY STATE 8/10/07 148 Open 315 Deadlift |
| SSA-NY STATE 10/13/07 148 Open 365 Squat |
| SSA-NY STATE 10/13/07 148 Open 350 Deadlift |
| SSA-NY STATE 10/13/07 148 Open 940 Total |
| IPA WORLD 11/17/07 148 Submaster 405 Squat |
| IPA WORLD 11/17/07 148 Submaster 235 Bench |
| IPA WORLD 11/17/07 148 Submaster 360 Deadlift |
| IPA WORLD 11/17/07 148 Submaster 1000 Total |
5-12-07 - AAPF Imperium - First place in 148 Open - 290 Squat - 205 Bench - 275 Deadlift
8-10-07 - SSA Backyard Meet - First Place in 148 Open - SSA Record in bench and deadlift - 225 Bench - 315 Deadlift
10-13-07 - SSA Asylum Power - First Place in 148 Open - Best Female Lifter - SSA Record all lifts - 265 Squat - 225 Bench - 350 Deadlift
11-17-07 - IPA Sr Nationals - First 1000 Total - 1st place in 148 Open/Sub - Best Female Lifter - IPA World Record in all lifts - 405 Sq-235 Bench - 360 DL
1-20-08 - IPA Jersey Power Challenge - 1st Place in 148 Open/Submasters Bench Only - Best Female Bencher - IPA World Record - 280 Bench
2-16-08 - SSA CandyAzz Classic - 1st Place in 148 Open - SSA State Records in all lifts and total - 430 Squat - 265 Bench -375 Deadlift - 1070 Total
3-29-08 - SSA Lattimer's Jersey Iron Classic - 1st in 148 Open - SSA NJ State and American Record - 285 Bench
5-31-08 - SSA Imperium - 1st Place in 148 Open - SSA State and American Record with 445 squat - 405 Deadlift - 1125 Total - State Record with 275 Bench
10-11-08 - SSA Asylum Power - 1st Place in 148 Open - 435 Squat - 265 Bench - 375 Deadlift - 1075 Total
1-25-09 - IPA Jersey Power Challenge - 1stPlace in 148 Open Raw - 275 Squat - 185 Bench - 345 Deadlift - 805 Total
2-21-09 - SSA Red Brick Bench Meet - 1st Place in 148 Open - 300 Bench
8-10-07 - SSA Backyard Meet - First Place in 148 Open - SSA Record in bench and deadlift - 225 Bench - 315 Deadlift
10-13-07 - SSA Asylum Power - First Place in 148 Open - Best Female Lifter - SSA Record all lifts - 265 Squat - 225 Bench - 350 Deadlift
11-17-07 - IPA Sr Nationals - First 1000 Total - 1st place in 148 Open/Sub - Best Female Lifter - IPA World Record in all lifts - 405 Sq-235 Bench - 360 DL
1-20-08 - IPA Jersey Power Challenge - 1st Place in 148 Open/Submasters Bench Only - Best Female Bencher - IPA World Record - 280 Bench
2-16-08 - SSA CandyAzz Classic - 1st Place in 148 Open - SSA State Records in all lifts and total - 430 Squat - 265 Bench -375 Deadlift - 1070 Total
3-29-08 - SSA Lattimer's Jersey Iron Classic - 1st in 148 Open - SSA NJ State and American Record - 285 Bench
5-31-08 - SSA Imperium - 1st Place in 148 Open - SSA State and American Record with 445 squat - 405 Deadlift - 1125 Total - State Record with 275 Bench
10-11-08 - SSA Asylum Power - 1st Place in 148 Open - 435 Squat - 265 Bench - 375 Deadlift - 1075 Total
1-25-09 - IPA Jersey Power Challenge - 1stPlace in 148 Open Raw - 275 Squat - 185 Bench - 345 Deadlift - 805 Total
2-21-09 - SSA Red Brick Bench Meet - 1st Place in 148 Open - 300 Bench
| IPA WORLD 1/20/08 148 Submaster 280 Bench |
| SSA-NY STATE 2/16/08 148 Open 430 Squat |
| SSA-NY STATE 2/16/08 148 Open 265 Bench |
| SSA-NY STATE 2/16/08 148 Open 375 Deadlift |
| SSA-NY STATE 2/16/08 148 Open 1070 Total |
| SSA-NJ STATE 3/29/08 148 Open 285 Bench |
| SSA-NY STATE 5/31/08 148 Open 445 Squat |
| SSA-NY STATE 5/31/08 148 Open 275 Bench |
| SSA-NY STATE 5/31/08 148 Open 405 Deadlift |
| SSA-NY STATE 5/31/08 148 Open 1125 Total |
| SSA-AMERICAN 5/31/08 148 Open 445 Squat |
| SSA-AMERICAN 3/29/08 148 Open 285 Bench |
| SSA-AMERICAN 5/31/08 148 Open 405 Deadlift |
| SSA-AMERICAN 5/31/08 148 Open 1125 Total |
| SSA-NY STATE 2/21/09 148 Open 300 Bench |
| SSA-NY STATE 2/21/09 148 Submaster 300 Bench |
| SSA-AMERICAN 2/21/09 148 Open 300 Bench |
| SSA-AMERICAN 2/21/09 148 Submaster 300 Bench |
| IPA WORLD 01/25/09 148 Open Raw 275 Squat |
| IPA WORLD 01/25/09 148 Open Raw 345 Deadlift |
| IPA WORLD 01/25/09 148 Open Raw 805 Total |