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Emma James Presses 12th Highest BP of All-Time

Submitted by Staff on November 25, 2009 - 8:15am.

Great Britain's Emma James (181) bench pressed 380 pounds (172.5kg) at last week's WPC Powerlifting and Bench Press World Championships in Bournemouth, England. The press is the twelfth highest of all-time for that weight class.

James missed her 358 pound (162.5kg) opener, moved to 369 pounds (167.5kg) on here second and hit, before making the big press.

Here is video of her 380 pound effort:

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Submitted by Alan Collins (not verified) on November 25, 2009 - 11:23am. » quote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9m9HK-xvHk

Womens Bench Press: Dorothy Shaw, Victoria Sheludko, Hanne Bingle, Krista Ford, Marie Asp, Emma James, Leslie Watson, Emma Weston, Janine Murphy, Kristine Grigorjeva, Kelly Martin, Tarra McKay

Submitted by Vanessa Batcheldor (not verified) on November 25, 2009 - 11:31am. » quote

Emma, You know we are so proud of you - Well done - in case you are getting bored of hearing it !!!!(Which I doubt!!!!)

Thanks again for all your help refereeing, you truly were a godsend - thanks again.

WELL DONE GIRL - SEE YOU SOON NESS AND BRIAN.

Submitted by LloydS (not verified) on November 26, 2009 - 2:06pm. » quote

Awesome benching Emma and maybe next time you will take a 4th lift!

Submitted by william neco (not verified) on January 23, 2010 - 3:27am. » quote

You are so gracious ,it was truly an honor meeting you.your charm was so apreciated by everyone in the gym.hope you much continued success and a speedy recovery.