In a show of dominance and sheer tenacity, Scott Jennings and Sami DePass retained their nationwide titles within the female and male classes, respectively, because the Nationwide Powerlifting Affiliation of Jamaica Restricted (NPAJ) celebrated its third anniversary by internet hosting the extremely anticipated 2023 Nationwide Powerlifting Championships on the prestigious AC Resort Kingston on Sunday, December 10.
This dynamic occasion not solely showcased the distinctive abilities and resilience of powerlifters, but additionally marked a big milestone within the historical past of NPAJ, exemplifying the group’s three-year dedication to nurturing a neighborhood of dedicated athletes and lovers who share a profound ardour for powerlifting.
Jennings secured his place because the defending male champion for the third consecutive 12 months, including the 2023 title to his spectacular assortment from 2021 and 2022.
DePass, an simple powerhouse, mirrored Jennings’ feat by securing her third consecutive title because the defending feminine champion for 2021, 2022, and now 2023. The spotlight of the night time occurred when DePass was topped the highest athlete total, dethroning the two-time total champion, Scott Jennings.
DePass’s outstanding achievements prolong past the nationwide stage. She holds the primary rating in Jamaica total on GL Factors, showcasing her unmatched prowess. Moreover, within the NAPF, she holds the highest spot within the 76kg. Globally, she is ranked eleventh within the IPF by females on GL Factors.
Deidre Lewis wins 57kg class
Deidre Lewis, a newcomer to the Nationwide Championships, emerged because the champion within the 57kg class. Her excellent efficiency included scores of 87.5/52.5/125, totaling 265kg with a GLP of 65.23. Lewis not solely secured the highest spot but additionally set new data for squat, bench press, deadlift, and complete scores inside the class. These achievements surpassed the earlier data held by Antonette Sinclair in 2021.
Simona Mahfouz efficiently defended her 63kg class title with spectacular scores of 142.5/70/150, totaling 362.5kg and reaching a GLP of 79.39. Mahfouz broke her squat data, setting new marks and sustaining her dominance within the class since 2022.
Dian Palmer, a junior athlete, and newcomer to the Nationwide Championship, secured the second place within the 63kg class with scores of 81/32.5/107.5, totaling 221kg with a GLP of 49.56.
Shrona Scott emerged because the champion within the 69kg class, showcasing outstanding enchancment from her third-place end in 2022. Scott scored 113/67.5/156, totaling 336.5kg with a GPL of 71.08. She not solely secured the highest spot but additionally set new data for bench press, deadlift, and complete scores inside the class.
Cheyenne Campbell claimed the second place with a rating of 129.5/50/155, totaling 334.5kg and reaching a GPL of 69.64.
Ayana Duhaney efficiently defends 84kg class title
DePass retained her 76kg class title with distinctive scores of 202.5/115/225, totaling 542.5kg and reaching a powerful GPL of 107.36. DePass broke the squat, bench press, deadlift, and complete rating data inside the class, which have been beforehand set in 2022.
Chevaneese Powell secured the second place with scores of 161.5/65/160, totaling 386.5kg with a GPL of 77.50. Newcomer Kishon Inexperienced claimed the third place with scores of 154/66/150, totaling 370kg and reaching a GPL of 73.84.
Ayana Duhaney efficiently defended her 84kg class title, setting new data for squats, bench press, deadlift, and complete scores inside the class. Duhaney scored 161/79/190.5, totaling 430.5kg with a GPL of 82.38. She had beforehand held data for squats, bench press, and complete scores, with the deadlift report held by Tesi Scott since 2022.
Scott secured the second place with scores of 147.5/63.5/185, totaling 396kg and reaching a GPL of 75.58. Scott achieved private bests for all her lifts.
Tashian Wallace, a newcomer to the Nationwide Championship, was topped champion within the 84+kg class. Wallace set new data for squats, bench press, deadlifts, and complete scores inside the class with scores of 169/70/180, totaling 419kg with a GPL of 78.09.
Corey Taylor, one other newcomer, made an impactful debut within the 57kg class, clinching the championship with scores of 157.5/95/200, totaling a powerful 452.5kg and a GPL of 70.99. Taylor not solely secured the title but additionally set new data for squat, bench press, deadlift, and complete scores inside the class.
Junior athlete Joshua Ivey cops 74kg class honors
Within the 74kg class, one other newcomer and junior athlete, Joshua Ivey, secured the championship with scores of 190/120/240, totaling 550kg and reaching a GPL of 81.26. Ivey established new data for squat, bench press, deadlift, and complete scores inside the class. Robert Williams, a Masters 3 athlete, and a newcomer, completed second within the 74kg class with scores of 142.5/60/200, totalling 402.5kg, and a GPL of 61.15.
Gary Adamson, a newcomer to the Nationwide Championship, claimed the title within the 83kg class with scores of 200/150/270, totalling a powerful 620kg and a GPL of 86.62. Nathan Dawkins secured the second place with scores of 205/127.5/260, totalling 592.5kg, and a GPL of 83.35, whereas Giovanni Land completed third with scores of 222.5/132.5/227.5, totalling 582.5kg and a GPL of 82.58. Notably, all data for this class had been held by Scott Jennings since 2022.
Former champion Jennings, who beforehand held data within the 83kg class, moved as much as the 93kg class. Jennings dominated the competitors with scores of 270/185/322.5, totalling 777.5kg and reaching a GPL of 103.59. Jennings set new data for squats, deadlifts, and complete scores inside the 93kg class.
Roxroy Campbell, third in 2022, secured the second place with scores of 243/138.5/286, totalling 667.5kg, and a GPL of 89.33. Mervin Barrett, fourth in 2022, completed third with scores of 217.5/120.5/246.5, totalling 584.5kg, and a GPL of 80.33.
Jonhoi Vaughn efficiently retained his 105kg class title with scores of 270/190/300, totalling 760kg, and a GPL of 95.83. Vaughn broke data for squats, bench press, and complete scores that he held since 2022. Staffon Commock, second in 2022, secured the second place with scores of 218/166/318, totalling 702kg, and a GPL of 88.94. Commock set a brand new report for the deadlift, which he held since 2022.
Desmond Thompson retains 120+kg class title
Newcomer Elvis Bamberry completed third within the 105kg class with scores of 215/145/236, totalling 596kg, and a GPL of 74.45. Darren Thomas claimed the championship for the 120kg class, after ending third in 2022. Thomas scored 205/135/255, totalling 595kg with a GPL of 70.31. All data for this class have been held by S Karim Bryan since 2022.
Desmond Thompson efficiently retained his 120+kg class title with scores of 280/188.5/326.5, totalling 795kg, and a GPL of 88.50. Thompson broke data for squats, bench press, deadlift, and complete scores inside the 120+kg class, setting new requirements for excellence. Newcomer Bruce Higgins secured the second place within the 120+kg class with scores of 280/183/300, totalling 763kg, and a GPL of 80.36.
This 12 months’s championships exceeded all expectations, incomes acclaim from followers, athletes, officers, and sponsors alike. The brand new venue on the AC Resort Kingston created an electrifying environment, with roughly 232 passionate followers cheering fervently for his or her favourite athletes.
A complete of 26 athletes, together with 11 females and 15 males, displayed their prowess on the platform, representing a rise from the 24 athletes within the 2022 championships. Notably, 12 newcomers, comprising 4 females and eight males, made their debut within the championship, injecting recent expertise and enthusiasm into the competitors.
The contributors included two excellent junior athletes, Dian Palmer, and Joshua Ivey, aged between 19 and 23 years, exemplifying the promising way forward for powerlifting. Moreover, the presence of Robert Williams, a Grasp’s 3 athlete aged between 60 and 69, added a contact of expertise and resilience to the competitors.
The day witnessed an astonishing 32 data being damaged out of 44, with 8 new data established. Females claimed 21 data, whereas males secured 19. The show of power and ability left spectators in awe as powerlifters pushed their limits to attain new milestones.
