Christina & Rich

Rich McDowell and Christina McDowell are parents of three wonderful children and grandparents of three beautiful babies.  Rich and Christina have been happily married to each other over thirty years. They both share a passion for weightlifting and have been participating  most of their adult life.  From competing to owning gyms, to now owning their own powerlifting federation. They have set many records in powelifting. Rich is currently ranked #1 in Multi-Ply for his age and weight class with an impressive 860lb bench press.

Danielle

Danielle is the daughter of Rich and Christina McDowell. She has been involved in the fitness industry since 2010 and holds many fitness certifications. Danielle continues to have a passion for helping people and expanded her skills to paramedicine. Danielle is a first responder in her hometown. Growing up she was always active and was involved in gymnastics for many years. Danielle has a background in fitness competitions and powerlifting.

 
 
 
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Jussi Kananen

Head Eurpean Chairman

Jussi Kananen is a 35 year old Finnish SHW powerlifter. He has competed in raw, single-ply, multi-ply and soft equipment bench press meets regularly in Finland, North Europe, Central Europe, Asia and the United States. He has won several championships in Finnish, World Cup, Eurpean, and world levels, as well as records in all. Before powerlifting and bench pressing, he was a Finnish national medalist and coach in both wrestling and Tae Kwon Do. Jussi had been lifting weights since the age of twelve. He is originally from the capital area of Finland and now lives with his wife Emma in Somero with a horde of cats.