(VERSAILLES, Ind.) – The second annual Tyson Takedown Special Olympic Push/Pull Powerlifting Meet recently took place in Versailles.
The meet featured 29 lifters and 3 Unified Partners from Ripley, Ohio, Dearborn, Posey, Putnam and Washington counties.
Participants ranged in age from 14-62 and there were several new personal records achieved!
David Paul had the biggest bench press of the day at 242 pounds.
The biggest deadlift came from Dustin Byrd at a whopping 500 pound pull.
The Ripley, Ohio, Dearborn Powerlifting team an impressive performance by completing 28 out of 30 lift attempts.
Jayden Amos and Kieran McKeever both had personal bests in deadlift and Alex Kieffer had his best bench press of his career.
“This has been another great year of lifting, and we are looking forward to what 2027 will bring! The atmosphere was full of determination and enthusiasm that just pumps you up even if you are not lifting,” organizers said.
The third annual Tyson Takedown Powerlifting Meet is scheduled for October 9, 2027.
