2024 Pan Am Masters

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Our proud Canadian athletes at the 2024 Pan Am Masters Weightlifting Championships

 

Canadian athletes were off to a great start at the 2024 Pan Am Masters Weightlifting Championships, and managed five gold medals ( Madeleine Waterfield, Martine Lariviere and Manon Poulin, Karen Lander, Marcel Perron) and three silver medals (Yael Barak, Frances Robson, Michel Piétracupa). Marcel Perron (M90/67kg)broke two World Masters Records: Clean and Jerk 45 kg and Total of 89kg.) Congratulations Marcel!

 

The excitement continued on the second day. Since the referee result lights were not visible, the announcers’ voices were somewhat muffled, and athletes’ names and countries were not visible, it was difficult to ascertain if a lift was deemed a “good lift” or a “no lift” or from which nation the athlete was representing. A Canadian weightlifting singlet or some kind of Canadian symbol would have been helpful. André Boutin and Behzad Allahyari began the day with great form and consistent technique. Later, Tin Ly had some negative calls made on his lifts, but he persevered and showed the 92 kg Clean and Jerk who was boss. Claude Caouette, handled the stress of platform performance as usual and made the solid lifts as we are used to see him performing. Claude presents himself well as a sociable and amiable Canadian team member. CassandraExn er-Williams demonstrated consistent technique and performed very well.

 

Although the wearing of the Canadian Masters singlet (any version) is not mandatory, our athletes are expected to display a representational symbol of our great nation. This not only shows which country we represent, but it also makes it easier for those viewing and/or recording the live feed to quickly know when the athlete is from Canada. Bravo to all those who displayed their Canadian identities!!

 

On the second day of competition Canadian athletes received six gold medals ( Rosalie Larouche, André Boutin, Behzad Allahyari, Claude Caouette, Tin Ly, and Warren Troy), two silver medals (Cassandra Exner-Williams, and Krystal Ludlow), and two bronze medals ( Aude Bernard and Jamie Schaan).

 

The third day of the Championships was hot day in San José as well as on the competition platform. A gold medal was awarded to Craig Astle, silver medal to Craig Gilbert, and bronze medals to Tracey Stein and Joanie Ouellet. On the last day of the Championships there were three remaining athletes, Guillaume Arcand, Richelle Foster and Dawn Schum, who wrapped up the Canadian contingent for this year’s Pan Am Masters Championships. Dawn Schum won a gold medal, and Richelle Foster won a silver medal.

 

A few of our athletes were not able to total, but still did admirably well. One athlete was delayed arriving to his weigh-in due to adverse weather conditions. He was allowed to compete as a guest and had a very decent total. These athletes were successful at completing all six of their attempts: Christina Quaile, Isabelle Brochu, Martine Lariviere, Karen Lander, André Boutin and Michel Piétracupa. These athletes were all in the 30 top highest ranking (in order): Marcel Perron, Craig Astle, Rosalie Larouche, Joannie Ouelette, Yael Barak, and Claude Caouette.

 

All participating athletes are eligible for Hall of Fame points and the President’s Attollo Award.  Awards – WCHMasters.

 

Congratulations to the Womens Team on their Second Place Award: Joanie Ouelette, Dawn Schum, Jil Reid, Tracey Stein, Rosalie Laurin-Larouche, Yael Barak, Sue Jones, Manon Poulin, Madeleine Waterfield, and Frances Robson. Madeleine Waterfield is the Guardian of the Team Award.

 

Congratulations to the Mens Team for giving it their best efforts despite the absence of a few members: Marcel Perron, Craig Astle, Behzad Allahyari, Craig Gilbert, Tin Ly, Peter Rohne, Claude Caouette, Michel Piétracupa, John Florento and André Boutin.

 

Next year’s Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championships will be hosted in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Crowne Plaza from May 14-18.

 

M Gomes, WCHM President

2024.06.02

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