APC Nationals

June 19, 2004

Athens, Georgia

The second annual American Powerlifting Committee (APC) National Championships were held at the Holiday Inn in Athens, Georgia June 19, 2004.

Thanks to the spotter/loaders, (the best there is), the judges, and the table crew for their tireless help. Without these hard working individuals there would be no powerlifting.

Congratulations to Wanda Burnette and Margaret Kirkland who made WPC Master Women World Records and a spot on the American Team to the World Powerlifting Championships November 3-7, 2004.

Thanks go out to the North Georgia Barbell Club for their support and congratulations to Mike Lanier for his prs in the squat and deadlift.

The teenage division was dominated by Randy Smith followed by Jamar DeCarish and Roy Lee Fowler.

Steve Radford led the way in the open 100kg class followed by Steve Fogle. In the 110 it was Andy Fowler edging out Casey Cason by 10kgs. Mike Lanier took the 125kg over a close second by Stephen Parkhurst who had a new bench shirt and a pr in the bench. Jeffrey Vaughn of Florida had a fantastic day with prs in the squat and total in the 140kg class.  The sub-master men was Andy Fowler over Casey Cason. The master men was dominated by Athens native Tom Wright over Steve Kylis of Florida. Stephen Montrose had another good day in his words "by waking up again" and dominating his own class, the 85-89. At a young 87 he set the standard for all to follow with all WPC World Records.

In the bench only division the Kidd Team from Gainesville, Ga. And coached by Mike Kidd took the team honors with many American Records and a WPC World Record by Stephen Faulkner. In the 13-25 division Micah Hartsock over Wes Oldham and the unstoppable Stephen Faulkner in the 18-19 division. Caleb Maddox took the Junior division. In the open class Chris Scott led in the 100kg followed by Lee Cates. Jody Freeeman dominated the 110kg. Stephen Parkhurst led the 125kg with an American Record and pr followed by Robert Paden and Heath Powers.

In the masters division Steve Smith led the 90kg sub-master class, George Bradley took the 67.5kg 45-49 master division. In the 50-54 class Steve Kylis led over Garry Glenn. Master 55-59 Yan Howah coming back off a pec tear led the 100kg class over Phil Newsome. And then there is Stephen Montrose leading the way in the 85-89 class.

Thanks to all of you for coming and we will see you in Athens, Ga. USA for the Greatest contest of all, the WPCommittee world Championships.