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09-23-2013, 09:44 AM #1Misc King
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down syndrome powerlifter
you come at the king, you best not miss
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09-23-2013, 09:47 AM #2I am the Jones
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I saw that this morning, very inspirational.
"What's your excuse?" sort of thing.On the road to 1250
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09-23-2013, 09:50 AM #3Tyrannosaurus Press
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Very cool! I had an aunt with downs, so stories like this are always awesome to me.
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09-23-2013, 10:05 AM #4Because Kaz
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I think it is a repost, it came up around here somehow recently. Not sherrif it was in the PL fam thread or not though.
That story made me happy either way, so whatever lol. Inspiring for sure.YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/NorthStrongSC
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09-23-2013, 10:27 AM #5Sheepdog #23
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He has like a 1200lb total. Pretty awesome.
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09-23-2013, 10:36 AM #6Registered User
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Loved it. Great story.
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09-23-2013, 10:38 AM #7alaska
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I judged a special Olympics powerlifting meet here in Louisiana. It was pretty inspirational. They gave it 110% and at the end I was mirin hard at their strength.
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09-23-2013, 10:41 AM #8Registered User
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Did she lift? Please don't take this offensively.Originally Posted by kmc06005
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09-23-2013, 10:50 AM #9Tyrannosaurus Press
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No, I didn't mean to imply that.Originally Posted by eatliftsleep94
She was just really cool. She mostly ate pringles, drank sprite, and watched soap operas until 2am. I'm not trying to get all touchy feely, but having her around while I was growing up certainly made me a more compassionate and loving person. She died about 4 years ago.
She also told the pastor at her church not to preach too long every Sunday. She was the only one that could get away with that, LOL!More weight is always more impressive... ShortDave
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09-23-2013, 10:56 AM #10Registered User
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Im sorry to hear about her passing. Sounds like she was a fun person to be around. The brightness towards life that people with certain conditions often possess is certainly an eye opener!
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09-23-2013, 10:59 AM #11Registered User
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The gym I go to has a team of guys w/ Down's syndrome w/ their picture on the wall and everything. One of them is someone who went to the same school as me growing up. He has really severe Down's to the point where he wasn't able to speak really. I used to see him in the gym always working with a trainer, but now he comes in alone, puts his headphones on, and goes to town on the weights.
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09-23-2013, 11:03 AM #12Objective optimist
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definitely touched hit some feels. Looks solid as hell too.
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09-23-2013, 11:10 AM #13Registered User
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awesome story
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09-23-2013, 11:12 AM #14Registered User
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Thanks for sharing! I hadn't seen that before; it really helps put things in perspective.
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09-23-2013, 11:26 AM #15MS,CSCS,CF-L1,USAW,WBB
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Would have been better if he didn't squat out of a monolift. What a cheater.
Sorry, I am just used to every thread turning into this."Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."
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09-23-2013, 12:17 PM #16Because Kaz
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I definitely agree. The negativity that people without any conditions like that have, towards stupid things really makes no sense when you look at someone with downs who is happy and positive in life, exuding good energy.Originally Posted by eatliftsleep94
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09-23-2013, 02:28 PM #17Registered User
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You sure that wasn't a different guy? I just remember some guy who pulled like a 5-600 sumo.Originally Posted by NorthStrong
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09-23-2013, 02:29 PM #18Registered User
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i heard autistic people can be up to twice as strong as an average human..
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09-23-2013, 02:45 PM #19Registered User
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This video made me feel very nice, not because only for his strength which is impressive of course, but because he actually has a job and he and his family seem genuinely happy... That's all that matters.
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09-23-2013, 04:54 PM #20Kfme
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At my first meet last month I met a blind power lifter. Was inspirational ad hell
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09-23-2013, 05:27 PM #21ayyylmao.
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The feels are strong in this one.
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09-23-2013, 05:29 PM #22Sheepdog #23
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Wish I would've got a video at National meet earlier this year. Saw a double amputee warming up with 225 on deadlifts. He did all 3 lifts, but didnt get to see them.
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09-23-2013, 06:23 PM #23Registered User
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At my last meet there was a special athlete, not sure if he had downs but yeah. Anyways it was really cool because at the end, Bull Stewart being the cool dude he is gave the guy a 1st place deadlift trophy, and the first place medals because he was technically in his own division, it was just really cool. Actually had a chance to talk to the athlete and he was a super nice guy! So much respect.
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09-23-2013, 08:07 PM #24
This is awesome, really makes your life and not take things for granted.
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09-24-2013, 06:21 AM #25Registered User
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Very inspiring!
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09-24-2013, 01:46 PM #26Registered User
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Very inspirational and he's pretty strong, awesome!!!
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09-24-2013, 07:23 PM #27Registered User
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Wow, respect +1. Just goes to show no matter how much you whine about aching, don't feel like it, didn't eat enough - IT'S STILL YOUR MUTHAF*CKIN' SET.
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09-24-2013, 08:55 PM #28Because Kaz
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About 10 of my non-lifting friends have shared this on FB. Pretty cool to see him, and maybe the sport, getting a bit more recognition.
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After seeing a hard workout you may want to complain and want others to pity you for the work you have to do. Your mom will pity you. Your girl will pity you. I may pity you, but your competition will not pity you. They will step on you, walk over you and spit on you. � Boris Sheiko
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09-24-2013, 09:44 PM #291500 raw will be wrecked
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he is all over ********. i'm pretty sure i posted this way back when in the fam thread. either way, it is worth sharing again. i actually had one of my high school teachers post it and tag me in it saying i would enjoy it. (it's cool when people recognize what you do lol).
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09-25-2013, 08:45 AM #30Registered User
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this is an amazing and inspiring story, just goes to show that there are NO excuses!
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