News-Flash!! The IPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawna Mendelson as State Chair of New York. Shawna brings a wealth of knowledge and ability as an “All Time World Record Holder” and an MS degree in Kinesiology/Sports Science from NYU. Welcome, Shawna!!
News-Flash!! The IPA Full Power Worlds originally scheduled for Friday, May 13th will be moved to Saturday, May 14th in combination with the Baddest Benchers on the Planet as well as the Push/Pull Worlds.
News-Flash!! Jimmie Kolb destroys “All Time World Bench Record” by nearly 200 lbs. with a lift of 1320 lbs.!! Congratulations to the new King of the Bench!
Effective 3/1/2022, the IPA will only pay $1,000 for “All Time” World Records in the Open category at the IPA Nationals held in York, PA.
Even though band shirts are permitted within the IPA, sling shots of any type are not allowed! Anyone using one will have his/her lifts stricken from the results.
News-Flash!! Tiny Meeker regains his title as “King of the Bench.” Tiny benched 1,125 lbs. on his first attempt setting another “All Time World Record.” The lift was completed at the IPA Nationals on Nov. 21, 2021. Tiny’s achievement is even more remarkable when you consider he is 50 years old!