Louie Simmons was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 12, 1947. It was a different time to grow up, and his father, based on what Louie himself described, was strict. Not cruel, but strict. He also had a sister, but he does not seem to have been very close to his family since he almost […]
Attempt Order in Weightlifting and Powerlifting Both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting rely on precise attempt selection and a clear lifting order.However, the two sports use fundamentally different systems, shaped by their history, safety considerations, and competition logistics. Understanding how the attempt order works — and how it evolved — is essential for athletes, coaches, and […]
Donald C. Reinhoudt March 5, 1945 – July 3, 2023 Donald “Don” Reinhoudt was a legendary powerlifter and strongman throughout the 1970s. He began powerlifting in his mid-20s and totaled 793 kg / 1,748 lbs in the late 1960s. In the early 1970s, he competed at the AAU Nationals, consistently placing high. At the first […]
Richard Douglas Young August 21, 1944 – October 7, 2005 Richard Douglas “Doug” Young was born, raised, and lived in Texas. He played football in high school and took up powerlifting in his late 20s. During his football years and after training ended, he got out of shape and gained quite a bit of weight. […]
Lars Gunnar HedlundJanuary 24, 1949 – June 4, 2016 Lars Gunnar Hedlund, better known as Lasse Hedlund, was born and raised in Örebro, Sweden. He started sports at an early age and soon discovered strength sports. He began with Olympic weightlifting and won several youth and junior titles. He also broke multiple national junior records […]