Andy Odenwald shines at 2008 USAPL Kentucky State/Bluegrass Championships

Shake hands with Andy Odenwald of the Belleville Weightlifting Club! Andy walked through the Bluegrass division of the Kentucky meet with a nexcellent 6 for 9 day.


Andy not only won Best Open lifter honors, but also qualified for the 2008 USAPL Mens Nationals at 181 lbs!


Also making a fine impression was none other than James "Cool Papa" Bell.. The 52 year old Bell totalled his best total in the 22 years he has been competing witha huge PR of 1,278 lbs. His highlights included his first 300 lb. benchpress along with his first 500 lb. deadlift.


Special congratulations goes out to 14 year old Colin McDonough, who lifted in his first championship. Colin is the son of the St. Louis Metro Police Department PL Team leader Bill McDonough, who also lifted in the meet. The younger McDonough made all 9 attempts, and received no red lights the entire day. Colin's lifts were a 242 lb. squat, a 165 lb. benchpress and a 325 lb. deadlift for a 733 lb. total!

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