Get pumped for the World Powerlifting Championships in Aurora

October 27, 2014

Aurora wants to pump you up!

Visit Aurora will host the Men’s and Women’s World Powerlifting Championships Nov. 3 through 8. This International Powerlifting Federation  sanctioned competition will be held at the Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast, 3155 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora. The opening ceremonies begin at noon on Nov. 3 and will feature entertainment by the Seven Falls Indian Dancers.

Officials are expecting world records to be shattered over the six-day event. The co-ed World Championships will highlight international athletes going head-to-head in bench press, dead lift and squat categories. Athletes from the following countries will compete:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chinese Taipei
  • Costa Rica
  • Denmark
  • Ecuador
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Great Britain
  • Guatemala
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Mexico
  • Mongolia
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Russia
  • Slovakia
  • Sweden
  • Ukraine
  • United States and Puerto Rico

“Aurora is thrilled to again host a very prestigious powerlifting championship,” said Gary Wheat, president of Visit Aurora. “We are looking forward to furthering our reputation as a great sports town, and the co-ed IPF World Championships will be a treat for all sports fans.”

Individuals or teams interested in participating in the competitions can find additional information at www.powerlifting-ipf.com.

The International Powerlifting Federation is the governing body of Powerlifting internationally. The IPF is comprised of member federations from 90 countries on six continents and is responsible for fostering international competition by sanctioning regional and world championship events.

For more information on Aurora, upcoming events or meeting facilities, visit www.VisitAurora.com or call 303-326-8698.

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