2006 International Powerlifting Federation Hall-of-Fame inductee Brad Gillingham (USA) showed he's not slowing down anytime soon, winning the 2008 IPF Masters World Championships in Palm Springs, California on October 4th. Gillingham, 42, blew the super heavyweight field away, setting new records in the the deadlift (395 kg/869 lbs) and total (1057.5 kg/2326.5 lbs), on his way to earning Best Lifter Honors. A 390 kilo squat and 272.5 kilo bench press rounded out his performance. The No. 1 ranked Gillingham bested his own previous IPF Masters lifts in the deadlift (384.5 kg) and total (1027.5 kg) en route to his massive victory over…
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The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) has issued an in depth question and answer document to assist athletes and coaches in interpreting the new World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules which became effective January 1, 2009. The Q&A, authored by IPF Anti-Doping Commission Chairman Robert Wilks, identifies doping as the "burning issue" of the sport, and advances… Read More
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to recognize the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), landing a crushing blow to the IPF's efforts to enter mainstream competition. Citing the high frequency of positive doping tests amongst international, regional, and national powerlifters, the IOC Executive Board voted against recognition of the dominant powerlifting organization. … Read More
