Dale Middle-Schooler Breaks Powerlifting World Records

  • Colleen Williams, 12, of Dale, poses with her prize money and medals after breaking a world powerlifting record of a combined 742 pounds at the United States Powerlifting Federation competition in Denver, CO on Aug. 25. Photo provided.
    Colleen Williams, 12, of Dale, poses with her prize money and medals after breaking a world powerlifting record of a combined 742 pounds at the United States Powerlifting Federation competition in Denver, CO on Aug. 25. Photo provided.
  • Dale sixth-grader Colleen Williams competes in the squat at Crain's Muscle World, Ltd., in Shawnee, recently. Williams has broken several records in her age and weight class. Photo provided.
    Dale sixth-grader Colleen Williams competes in the squat at Crain's Muscle World, Ltd., in Shawnee, recently. Williams has broken several records in her age and weight class. Photo provided.
    At just 12 years old, Dale sixth-grader Colleen Williams has set the bar and passed it a few times. That is, she has set the weightlifting bar and broken several records.Williams trains in powerlifting four days a week at Crain’s Muscle World Ltd., in Shawnee, and competes through the United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF).With only about five meets under her belt, William...

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