He seems to be searching for the power. Below: Gary Ollinger attempts to do the Squat Right: Check out those muscles Tim, because they are working. Sophomore Tim Fairlie has lift in one of the Power Lifting Meets held at no problem in the early competition of the Prairie. Cleans. WEIGHTLIFTERS Front Row: Brad Wicher, Dean Richmond, Gary Ollinger, Ron Lamparek, Randy Zbanek, Kurt Tjelmeland, Scott Appleget, Joe Smith. 2nd Row: Brian Sankot, Scott Raim, Mike Cleppe, Leo Haman, Rick Wachal, Chuck Reid, Ron Smith, Phillip Nedjl, Bob Berstler, Brad Hansen. Back Row: Coach Smith, Don Schrader, Robert Dennis, Kevin Brown, Don Clark, Tim Fairlie, Scott Lynch, Doug Ockenfels,Ken Cooperman, Craig Joens, Coach Oertel . The weight lifting room took on a new look this year when it was moved into the athletic storage room. Weightlifting itself took on a new look, too. Not only were athletes working out for personal reasons, but Power Lifting Meets were held. This gave a chance for the lifters to compete against athletes from other schools. Weightlifting has become a popular sport and may be an added event in the years to cme. Some of the record lifts were the 135 lb. weight class, Randy Zbanek320 lbs. Squats; 150 lb. weight class, Tom Klith-360 lbs. Squats; 165 lb. weight class, Dean Richmond-265 lbs. Bench; 180 lb. weight class, Leo Haman-265 lbs, Bench and Ron Downs-420 lbs. Squat; HWT class, Scott Appleget-420 lbs. Squat. Prairie won the Linn-Mar meet 32-22. Weightlifting 41
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