Powerlifting

Powerlifting: Etienne el-Chaer, the Colossus from Jbeil, Strikes Gold on the World Stage

The outcome is historic: with a total lift of 962.5 kg, Etienne el-Chaer dominated a breathtaking final, defying all expectations and claiming his first senior world title.   El-Chaer lifted 340 kg in squat, 232.5 kg in bench press (a personal record, +15 kg), and 390 kg in deadlift. Three lifts, three successful deadlifts. A perfectly ...