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Canadian athletes such as powerlifter Erica Lang have posted comments in Andres’ defense on Instagram.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

He was also a competitive powerlifter in high school, and that strength has served him well.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2023

Catherine Walter says being a world champion powerlifter "shows older people can be strong"

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2022

Doing a pull-up is “an amazing feeling,” said Chilasa King, a powerlifter and coach at LiftedMBK in New York.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2022

On the way up, we met Walkie-Talkie, a 31-year physical therapist and powerlifter, who had ascended the mountain before.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2021