Donnie Thompson leaves Elitefts

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Superheavyweight Powerlifter Donnie Thompson has decided to break any association he has with his sponsor, EliteFts and its affiliates. It is both a business decision and personal. Says Thompson, “I have known Dave Tate for over ten years now. The direction he and his company are going is not the same as when I originally accepted my sponsorship in 2004. I am strictly a powerlifter! Elitefts has gone to a much broader direction to include their involvement outside of the sport of Powerlifting! We share different views and I agree to disagree. However, I was honored to represent them the last four years and wish Dave, the Elite sponsored athletes and Elitefts the very best. Some old powerlifters never die, they just fade away...”