The sport of powerlifting formally began in 1964 with 'The Powerlifting Tournament of America' being the first organized and recognized competition of the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Competitive powerlifting offers a chance for lifters of any age, size, or experience to compare themselves to modern day peers as well as legendary lifters of the past.
As powerlifting continued to grow, both across the United States and internationally. By the 1980s, it was considered a full-fledged, albeit niche, competitive sport.
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