Seattle Strength and Power

SSP lifters recently competed at the 2023 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals held in Memphis, Tenn.

81 years young Bebe Burns won her 19th National Championship. She competed in the M5 52kg Division. Bebe set 3 American Records (Squat, Deadlift and Total). Great job Bebe!
Lillian Otani competed in the M4 48kg Division and placed 1st. This was Lillian's first Nationals. Lillian also set a new Washington State Record for the Total on the way to picking up the Gold Medal.
Molly Douce competed for the first time at Nationals in the M3 90kg Division and walked away National Champion! Molly also set 4 new Washington State Records (Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total).
Kimmi Yamauchi competed in the M2 48kg Division and won the Silver Medal. Another Nationals Rookie, Kimmi Broke 3 Washington State Records (Squat, Bench and Total).
Veteran Robert Harper won the Silver Medal in the M4 90kg Division. This is Bob's 4th Silver Medal at Nationals (2018,2021,2022,2023). He won the Gold in 2019.
This was my 25th USA Powerlifting Nationals as a Coach. Memphis is one of the friendliest, best all around cities that I've been to for a Powerlifting meet. Looking forward to a few more of these and traveling with this great group of people. Great job SSP Team!!!