Three powerlifting athletes from Prince Rupert qualified for the Western Canadian Championships after competing in the BCPA Provincial Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship in Surrey on June 25-26.
Cindy Leighton placed first in the 57kg open class and made a personal record with a 259lb squat, she also had a 159lb bench press and a 308lb deadlift. Brittany Bomben placed first in the 72kg junior class and had a provincial record with her 303lb squat, she had a 303lb deadlift and a 132lb bench press. Linda Nguyen placed third in the 63kg open class with a 259 squat, 126lb bench press and a 281 dead lift.