But her legs almost immediately buckled, with her spotter powerless to stop her from falling backward — while the bar fell down and snapped her neck as she was bent over double under it.

Over spring break, Petersburg junior Gabriele Whitacre got an opportunity to compete in her first powerlifting meet, the St.

Her coach, who tried to hold onto the bar as she fell, reportedly sustained minor injuries. Despite her young age, Acharya had achieved several wins in her short weightlifting career.

In December, Tracey Mitchell competed at a local United States Powerlifting Association event. As the only person in her age and weight classes, she set records in bench press, squat and deadlift.

At all Recognised Competitions, only equipment (bars, collars, weights, platforms and benches) from World Para Powerlifting Approved Suppliers is permitted to be used in order to recognise results.

Joshua ISD recognized the boys’ and girls’ powerlifting teams in a send-off as nine Owls represent the program in state competition. Jazmyne Brown, Yaretzy Morales and Maddi Valles look for gold in ...