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April Mathis Turns in Historic Performance at Southern States

Submitted by Staff on December 9, 2009 - 8:23am.

April Mathis (shw) recorded the biggest women's raw total in powerlifting history on Saturday at the APF Southern States in Jacksonville, Florida. Mathis totaled 1,405 pounds to surpass the previous record of 1,300 pounds held by Jill Mills.

The total ranks Mathis second in the world to Stella Krupinski on the Powerlifting Watch Power Rankings and first on the Lifter Rankings. Mathis also holds the second largest raw bench press of all-time, at 370 pounds.

Mathis, who weighed in at 255 pounds, squatted 523 pounds, benched 363 and deadlifted 518 pounds. She went seven for nine, missing a third attempt bench press of 374 pounds and deadlift of 551 pounds.

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Submitted by joecool on December 9, 2009 - 8:38am.   » login or register to post comments

WOW thats a mean total...very strong cant wait to see her and Taylar go at it at RUM

Submitted by Eric Talmant on December 9, 2009 - 9:54am.   » login or register to post comments

Congratulations April!

Yes, we are really looking forward to the showdown between you and Taylar!

All the best,

Eric
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Submitted by scott cartwright (not verified) on December 9, 2009 - 12:03pm.   » login or register to post comments

Nice! April's a beast!

Submitted by Nicolai Stern on December 9, 2009 - 12:09pm.   » login or register to post comments

Wow! That's spectacular! Terrific lifting!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on December 9, 2009 - 1:07pm.   » login or register to post comments

oh yea they going to show two of the best women in FOX!!!

Submitted by April Mathis (not verified) on December 9, 2009 - 1:50pm.   » login or register to post comments

Thanks Scott, Eric, Joe, Nicolai.

This was a well-run meet with the exception that it was unknown if it would be a one or two day event until two days before. Judging was strict like it's supposed to be. Wayne and Kieran did a good job. Might want to get a few bigger spotters for some of the heavier attempts next time though, as there were a few close calls. It was good to see a lot of the Florida teams again.

Submitted by glennb242 on December 9, 2009 - 3:27pm.   » login or register to post comments

Good job April!

Glenn Baggett
NGBB Elite

Submitted by Brian Schwab on December 9, 2009 - 9:45pm.   » login or register to post comments

Congratulations April on some very impressive lifting!

Submitted by Mark Bell (not verified) on December 9, 2009 - 9:52pm.   » login or register to post comments

Outstanding. A lot of hard work and support from people like Tommy Fannon must have really helped.

Great job!

Submitted by BigOwl (not verified) on December 9, 2009 - 10:06pm.   » login or register to post comments

I know Stella and used to train up in Va Beach at FLEX GYM.. she's a great lifter and equally a great lady....very impressive indeed.. BUT.. my first sighting of April lifting was shocking and nothing short of AWESOME....I truly believe she had more in her tank.. This lady is going to be a name people will speak highly of. no doubt!!.
Great job April...glad I was there to witness your incredible display of strength.

Submitted by B.Hopper on December 10, 2009 - 2:02am.   » login or register to post comments

Awesome job April, alot of people don't know that this was your first full power meet.

Submitted by Mike Schwanke on December 10, 2009 - 6:00am.   » login or register to post comments

Huge performance April, sorry I could not be three in person to see it.

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Submitted by Andrew Yerrakadu on December 10, 2009 - 3:19pm.   » login or register to post comments

Congrats April - was nice to see you again and you definitely have plenty left in the tank.

Submitted by April Mathis (not verified) on December 12, 2009 - 5:48pm.   » login or register to post comments

Thanks everyone.

Mike- You have a good reason going to Iraq and all. I'll see you at another meet I'm sure when you get back next year.