For Nico and Bonny Espinola, teaching doesn't end when the school bell rings. Through their passion for powerlifting, they're introducing the next generation to the sport, building a stronger community, and making a lasting impact on young athletes across Oregon.
After surviving a rare medical condition, cancer, and multiple major surgeries, Samantha Thompson was told she might never compete again. But giving up wasn't an option. The Missouri powerlifter and PLU Level 2 official defied the odds, returning to the platform stronger than ever and setting personal records in all three lifts. Her remarkable journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of the powerlifting community.
From Brazil to the Platform: RepMax’s Journey to the U.S. Powerlifting Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2CN46w0xiM RepMax may be a new name to some in the USA powerlifting community, but their story began…