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Lewis, Henry achieve records; Thomas 1st U-19 to dead lift 600 pounds
Theodore Henry sets his new squat rec. 606.75lbs
By Franklin Wilson
The Power Stout sponsored Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) / Claude Charles Memorial Junior, Intermediate and Masters Championships on Sunday at the St. Stanislaus College Auditorium produced some stunning performances.
Utilising for the first time the new and internationally approved weights set donated by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, athletes were swift to establish a number of first using the modern equipment.
Inking his name in the history books was Kester Lewis who won the Intermediate 67.5kg (148.5lbs) class. He set a new squat record of 485 pounds (220kg) in the process erasing the old mark of 475 ¾ achieved by his cousin Kelvin Lewis at the National Gymnasium in 2008.
His feat was achieved on his 3rd attempt. Such was the confidence of Kester at the time that the new mark did not last too long.
He requested a 4th try to lift the new mark further and was successful in that regard with a new record squat of 501.5lbs.
His 2nd attempt in the bench press was his best 115kg while his best in the dead lift was 200kg for an overall total of 535.00kg.
Anis Ade Thomas - dead lifts 600.75lbs
Theodore Henry, much more known for his exploits in the realms of Rugby, locally, regionally and internationally has already began to make a name for himself as a powerlifter.
Henry competing in the 100kg (220lbs) category, smashed the old squat record of 600 ¾ lbs set by Colin Chesney in 2005 with a new standard of 606 ¾ (275kg). Henry, who was the assistant coach to Laurie Adonis for the national Under-19 Rugby team was the best lifter in his category with a total of 660kg having also achieved a best bench press of 157.5kg and dead lift of 227.5kg.
Theodore also copped the trophy as the best lifter among the intermediates.
The best junior lifter of the championships was Adis Ade Thomas who also became the first Under-19 athlete to deadlift over 600lbs. The young Berbician lifted 600 ¾ lbs (272.5kg) to the utter amazement of the small but appreciative crowd on hand.
Thomas’ best in the squat was 230kg, bench pressed 115kg for an overall total of 617.50kg.
The best master’s athlete on show was another Berbician, Bhojnarine Jagnarine who campaigned in the 40-50 (67.5kg – 148.5lbs) category. Jagnarine totaled 580.00kg (squat 217.5; bench press 107.5; deadlift 255).
Henry’s father, Errol aka ‘Big Man’ was also impressive in his performances and was surely the most hyped up and vociferous competitor. During his lifts apart from hyping up himself, he also had the crowd going with him as he shouted and chanted his call name, ‘Big Man’.
He even used the powder the athletes would normally use to get a firm grip of the bar, to powder his face much to the amusement of the fans and fellow lifters.
The other category winners were:
Name Category Squat Bench Press Deadlift Total
Vijay Rahim (Jnr) 56kg – 123lbs 147.5 70 182.5 400.00
Wazeem Immamdeen (Jnr) 60kg – 132lbs 175 95 215 485.00
Paul Adams (Jnr) 67.5kg-148.5lbs 207.5 127.5 210 545.00
Jason Solomon (Int) 75kg-165lbs 147.5 97.5 170 422.50
Herbert Bowling (Mas) 82.5kg-181lbs 165 122.5 227.5 515.00
Errol Henry (Mas 50-60) 90kg-198lbs 250 145 260 655.00
Jose Felicien (Int.) “ “ 200 214.5 210 522.50
Andrew Adams (Mas) 100kg-242lbs 195 102.5 195 492.50
Mark Seymour 110kg-242lbs 245 130 240 615.00
Attention will now focus on the National Championships billed for October 25 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The nationals will be used as a dress rehearsal for next years North American and Regional Powerlifting Championships which would be hosted by Guyana at the said venue.
According to the GAPF, three North American Officials are expected to be in Guyana from October 22 – 26 and will be running a technical clinic apart from referee examinations for certification at the national and international levels.
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