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365 Strong and event host I3 Strength Performance of Martinez, GA teamed up to provide a great lifting environment and the competitors did the rest. The meet drew lifters from 6 states, 2 TV stations and an overflow crowd. We especially want to thank gym owners Brandon Holmes and Marlon Woods, 365 Strong partner Wayne VanNostrand and the many meet spotters, loaders and volunteers.Female Competitor Highlights:
Madeleine Giess, a multi-ply lifter from Columbia, SC lifting in the 148 lb class showed why she is becoming one of many young stars in the sport today. Squating 405, benching 245 and deadlifting 425 for a 1075 total!
Rayseen Brown, now serving military duty, got back on platform after a long layoff, to win the 181 lb class (weighing in at 169) totaling 790.
Ylander Ross, lifting as 50 years young Master SHW, moved way up the leaderboard in the national overall rankings, by squatting 340, benching 215, deadlifting 400 and totaling 955 while competing in Raw Classic.
Several females stood out though competing in their first sanctioned competition:
Samantha Sawyer, competed as a Raw 132…squatted 280, benched 130, deadlifted 290 and totaled 700 (winning Best Female Lifter in the Raw/Raw Classic divisions).
Angela Harvin, a Raw 165 lb Novice, squatted 275, benched 155, deadlifted 315 and totaled 745.
Tiffany Huntoon, a Raw 148 lb newbie, went 240, 145, 315 totaling 700.
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