- Brent Mikesell
Brent Mikesell is a
powerlifter from theUnited States . OnMarch 27 2002 , Mikesell set a world record by squatting 1075 pounds. He surpassed this record by squatting 1141 pounds in 2004.Brent Mikesell is also famous for his amazing squat of 517.5 kg (1,147 Lbs) by squatting to full depth with this weight in WPC gear. It was one of the best squats of all time.
Because of this, and his raw best at 395.0 kg (raw) with no assisting equipment and most likely to raw depths, makes him arguably among the greatest squat lifters of all time.
Biography
Mikesell was born in
Idaho in 1967 and grew up inWashington . After completing high school, he playedAmerican football on a scholarship to theUniversity of Montana . He currently lives with his wife and three children in Spokane, teachingPhysical Education and Math. As of November 2004, Mikesell is recovering from two surgeries and is taking a rest from competition.Mikesell failed a
November 3 ,2007 in-meetdrug test conducted by USA Powerlifting. Mikesell tested positive for nandrolone and a T/E ratio of 4.8. [ [http://usapowerlifting.com/committees/drugtesting/drugtestingdb/athlete.php?id=2403 USA Powerlifting - The Choice for Drug-free Strength Sport ] ]References
External links
* [http://www.brentmikesell.com/ Mikesell's website]
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