Member Spotlight

Leonetta Richardson and Susan Salazar have accepted invitations to compete at the 2026 American Pro, taking place August 8 in Richmond, Virginia. More than a decade after the only time they previously shared a platform - the two will step onto the same stage once again - this time as Salazar celebrates her 50th trip around the sun. For fans in attendance, it represents a rare and meaningful convergence of legacy, longevity, and mutual respect

Any lifter or athlete knows the feeling of setting a lofty goal and pursuing it for a long time. If the person in question is fortunate and put in the work necessary, they also know the feeling of achieving that goal. That process may be three to six months or even a year or longer. Imagine taking three years to make that aspiration a reality.

She came for the platform and found a family. From Argentina to PLU Nationals. Micaela’s journey is proof that strength unites us all.