ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Introduced at the Alberta Powerlifting Union's AGM in 2018, the Athlete of the Year was created to recognize APU members who have seen athletic success at the highest levels of our sport. These are athletes who are national champions, world-level athletes and/or champions and embody the character and athletic integrity of the APU. Nominated by members of the APU on a yearly basis and voted on by the APU Executive, the criteria to be weighed when considering an Athlete of the Year is as follows:
- Performance at international and/or national championships
- Obtained records, international placing, and a high lifter coefficient ranking
- Demonstrates character, sportsmanship, and athletic integrity as a member of the APU
2019: JASON LUO
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The APU's Inaugural Athlete of the Year award goes to Jason Luo. Jason is a multiple CPU National Champion, has competed in 4 IPF World Classic Championships and was the World Silver medalist in the Junior 59kg for 2016, 2017, and 2018.
At the 2018 World Championships, Jason also broke both the World Deadlift and Total Records (241.5kg/531lbs and 556.5kg/1224lbs respectively) at a bodyweight of 58.79kg/129lbs. Jason is the epitome of hard work and dedication in the sport, and has always shown great strength of character when the going got tough. Always there with a smile and encouraging words, Jason serves as an example to other lifters in the APU. Congratulations Jason, we are proud to have you as part of our community! |
