POWERLIFTING
Personal Records
Squat
175 kg
Bench Press
150 kg
Deadlift
212,5 kg
Total
521 kg
Latvian ex-record holder in weightlifting and shot put Arturs Sliede turned to powerlifting and other strength-training sports in the evening of his sports career. Latvian senior records in powerlifting were broken four times - in the deadlift (212.5 kg) and in the bench press (130 - 150 kg). The best in the triathlon total: 521 kg. Arturs diligently trained his son Jēkabs in powerlifting and strength training - the two of them also competed together several times.
Key Achievements
May 1996
December 1997
January 1998
March 1998
Sets a new Latvian record in deadlift for veterans: 212.5 kg
Sets a new Latvian record in bench press for veterans: 130 kg
Sets a new Latvian record in bench press for veterans: 140 kg
Sets a new Latvian record in bench press for veterans: 150 kg
