Lots of sexiness to cover from this past weekend of competing. Two events took place simultaneously in Vancouver, BC. Pursuit of Strength had two athletes in the BC Provincial Powerlifting Championships and one athlete in the Canada West Crossfit Regional.
POWERLIFTING
Sebastian Lade competed in the raw 3-lift category and claimed the top spot earning the title of Provincial Champion. Lade is one of the most composed and adaptable lifters I've ever seen on the platform. The last flight of lifters were two hours behind schedule and the final deadlift didn't take place until 10:00pm. Needless to say it was a long day with many organizational delays. Given all those factors, Lade didn't complain once, and it was business as usual as he executed a perfect nine-for-nine day, achieving personal bests across the board.
POWERLIFTING
Sebastian Lade competed in the raw 3-lift category and claimed the top spot earning the title of Provincial Champion. Lade is one of the most composed and adaptable lifters I've ever seen on the platform. The last flight of lifters were two hours behind schedule and the final deadlift didn't take place until 10:00pm. Needless to say it was a long day with many organizational delays. Given all those factors, Lade didn't complain once, and it was business as usual as he executed a perfect nine-for-nine day, achieving personal bests across the board.
Sebastian Lade
For myself, Avi Silverberg, I competed in the raw 3-lift category as well. It was my first full powerlifting competition since 2009. It made for a fun day because there was no pressure or expectations. I totaled 715k, and achieved a lifetime personal best on the bench press, lifting 215k with no supportive equipment. My future plans are to compete in the raw powerlifting at the 2014 Canadian National Championships. Check out the video of my lifts below.
I'd like to mention a couple special performances from friends of Pursuit of Strength. Sunette Mynhardt competing in her first powerlifting competition, beating out experienced athletes to win her weight class. As well, Jordan Tarasoff, competed for the first time as a super-heavy weight junior, winning his weight class, and pulling an amazing 275k deadlift.
CROSSFIT
Christina Verhagen, had an absolutely grueling weekend competing at the Crossfit Regionals. The competition spanned over three days, hosting seven events that tested all aspects of human performance. For a full list of the events, click HERE. Through blood, sweat, and determination, Verhagen placed 16th in the Canada West region. Over the past year, I've seen a maturation in Verhagen's composure during competition. She is more relaxed and poised, and when the time comes to perform, she turns into an absolute beast. Big things are happening in this girl's future.
CROSSFIT
Christina Verhagen, had an absolutely grueling weekend competing at the Crossfit Regionals. The competition spanned over three days, hosting seven events that tested all aspects of human performance. For a full list of the events, click HERE. Through blood, sweat, and determination, Verhagen placed 16th in the Canada West region. Over the past year, I've seen a maturation in Verhagen's composure during competition. She is more relaxed and poised, and when the time comes to perform, she turns into an absolute beast. Big things are happening in this girl's future.
Christina Verhagen, Avi Silverberg
We also cheered on Pursuit of Strength friends, Lucas Parker and Lindsay McCardle, who placed 1st and 8th respectively. With Parker's win, he earns his third ticket to the Crossfit Games, a world-wide competition to crown the fittest person on the planet.
Lindsey McCardle, Lucas Parker, Avi Silverberg, Sebastian Lade, Elaine Huba
Congratulations to all athletes who competed this weekend, either at the powerlifting or Crossfit event. Keep doing what you love and keep inspiring us all.
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