Category: powerlifting

Judge Rules USA Powerlifting Must Allow Biological Male to Compete Against Women

A Minnesota judge has ruled that biological men who identify as women can compete against natural-born women in USA Powerlifting (USAPL) following a discrimination case against the organization. In his ruling (pdf), District Judge Patrick Diamond said that the national powerlifting organization must “cease and desist from all unfair discriminatory practices” after finding that it had engaged in unfair discriminatory practices…


78-Year-Old Grandma Can Deadlift 400 Pounds, Has Set 19 World Records

A Detroit grandmother has caught national attention for setting multiple world records in powerlifting. Nora Langdon, 78, says her journey began when she decided to get in shape and took up powerlifting at age 65. “You just have to put your mind to it. Your mind and your body and be consistent. As long as…