Sarah "Sapling" Richards
location:
when did you start lifting:
biggest inspirations:
best competition lifts:
Upstate New York
I started lifting at Iron Asylum Gym in October 2006 when my older
brother, Matt took me to the gym to workout. My goal then was to lose
weight and be fit, before long I started training for a meet.
I am pretty much inspired by any powerlifter I have ever met in the past
year - those who have it in them to step up on the platform. My biggest
inspiration ofcourse, is my brother Matt, Sandi, Zane Sarah and my
family and friends who have supported me without judgement.
175 squat, 145 bench, 225 deadlift, 515 total
sum it all up for us:
I haven't been lifting long but it quickly became a passion for me. I also love photography. My hope is to someday become
a photagrapher or graphic designer. I am still unsure about my future - but I still have time to figure it all out. One thing
I am certain of is that lifting will always be a part of that future.
weight class:
181
family background:
I live with my mom and my step father. I go to visit my dad on the
weekends. They are supportive of my choice to lift. My older brother Matt,
who is also my best friend, is also a competitive lifter. He was the one who
first introduced me to lifting and I am so grateful to him for that. Another
part of my family is the McCaslins. Though we are not blood related, they
train me, support me and inspire me to do my best and whether they like
it or not, they are stuck with me ;-)
birthdate:
September 22, 1989
records/achievments:
Imperium  - May 12, 2007 - First Place - 181 Womens Teen 16-17
175 squat - 115 bench - 225 deadlift - 515 total

Asylum Power - October 13, 2007 - First Place 181 Teen 18-19
145 Bench
federations:
APF, SSA
SSA - NYS
181 Teen
18-19
145 Bench