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Powerlifting: 12 Facts for London 2012

Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. 09 Jul 2012
Thongsa Marasri

Thongsa Marasri of Thailand prepares to lift in the Men's -56 kg category in Powerlifting at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

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Many believe Iran’s Siamand Rahman, 24, could produce the first-ever 300kg bench press at London 2012 in the men’s +100kg category.

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Amoge Victoria Nneji

Amoge Victoria Nneji of Nigeria completes in the Powerlifting Women's - 67.50 KG Final at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

Siamand Rahman

Siamand Rahman (IRA) competing at the 2010 IPC Powerlifting World Championships in Malaysia

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