The 2012 Arnold USA Powerlifting Championships at the Arnold Sports Festival will grow again next year as the in popular strength competition is directed by USA Powerlifting for a fifth straight year.
USA Powerlifting, based in Columbia City, Ind., has more than 5,500 members who compete in an organization committed to drug-free competitions. The group is also the only U.S. member of the International Powerlifting Federation, the oldest and largest governing body for the sport of powerlifting. The IPF, founded in 1971, has members in more than 100 countries.
Dr. Larry Maile, President of USA Powerlifting, said, “USA Powerlifting is thrilled to return to the Arnold Sports Festival for our fifth year. Once again, we will showcase many of the world’s elite lifters as they compete in the bench press, deadlift and squat. Watch as the best athletes go head-to-head and even attempt World Records.”
The 2012 Arnold USA Powerlifting Championships will consists of five that will be held in the Greater Columbus Convention Center's E160s and E170s rooms or on the Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage:
Raw Challenge Powerlifting Championships
(8 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, March 2 in E160s and E170s)
Brown's Gym American Invitational Powerlifting Championships
(8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, March 3 in E160s and E170s)
GNC International PRO Deadlift Competition
(4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 3 on Arnold Fitness EXPO Stage)
Titan Pro Bench Press Bash Championships
(10 a.m.-noon, Sunday, March 4 in E160s and E170s)
Ohio Invitational Bench Press/Deadlift Championships
(Noon-3 p.m., Sunday, March 4 in E160s and E170s)
More Information
arnold.usapowerlifting.com
2011 Results
USA Powerlifting Championships Results
2010 Results
USA Powerlifting Championships Results
Athlete Headquarters Hotel
University Plaza Hotel
3110 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43204
614-267-7461
Contact Information
Event chair: Dr. Larry Maile
www.usapowerlifting.com
Media contact: Matt Lorz
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