| Becca Swanson |
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| Big Iron Gym, Omaha, NE |
| 1996 |
| APF, WPO |
| 854.3 squat, 552.3 bench, 683.4 deadlift, 2050.3 total |
| I am cohabitating with my boyfriend/co-owner/coach Rick Hussey. I'm from an immediate family of 6, and I am happily assuming the role of Auntie B; Nieces and nephews are coming out of the woodwork. We speak of every one of our powerlifters like they are our kids. |
| sum it all up for us: |
| Powerlifting is non-discriminating; it is for any size, height, age, race and gender. I am lucky I found what I am good at. I am lucky I found a coach to guide me and always expect better of me. My motto is "consistencey is the key!" I live by my motto. I have not taken a break from lifting in 71/2 years, that is why I am good at this sport. |
| weight class: |
| 198, 198+ (up to 240ish) |
| Inspiration for me comes in numbers. I am the first woman to squat 700+, total 1600+, and total 2000+. |
| dynamics: |
| height: 5' 9" weight: 240 lbs calves: 17.5" quads: 27" shoulders: 54" biceps: 17.5" |
| First female to bench 500 lbs. She did it at the WPO Finals on 3/5/04 in Columbus, OH. |
| First female to break the 2000 total barrier. She did it at the WPO Semi Finals on 10/29/05 in Chicago, IL. |
| Cut down to 198 for the 2006 WPO Finals and still totaled 1885 with a 805 squat, 480 bench and 600 pull. |
| 198+ Class 854 squat |
| 198+ Class 530 bench |
| 198+ Class 683 deadlift |
| 198+ Class 2050 total |
| 198 Class 804 squat |
| 198+ Class 480 bench |
| 198+ Class 600 deadlift |
| 198+ Class 1984 total |