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powerlifting

[pou-er-lif-ting] / ˈpaʊ ərˌlɪf tɪŋ /


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Powerlifting consists of three different lifts - a squat, deadlift and a bench press.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

Cooper asked USA Powerlifting for a “therapeutic-use exemption” to take spironolactone, a medicine prescribed to treat her gender dysphoria, “but JayCee was denied because she’s transgender,” Braverman said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

Last year, a district court judge found that USA Powerlifting had discriminated against Cooper.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

The Washington Times has reached out to the Canadian Powerlifting Union for comment.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

USA Powerlifting on Friday notified the Minnesota Court of Appeals that it plans to appeal.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023




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