Washington-based -105kg powerlifter Ben Rice had a surprise PR at a charity event this weekend.
This was unlike any charity event we’ve ever heard of: Deadlifts for Doernbecher, or D4D was an unsanctioned raw powerlifting exhibition that was intended to “unite the Northwest strength community as we come together to share our love for lifting and use it to have a positive impact on our community and the families served by Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.”
Rice turned up and set a personal record in the deadlift with an incredibly fast and beltless 800-pound (362.9-kilogram) lift.
Surprise 800 lbs (364kg) beltless at the #d4d charity meet!!
Didn’t have any idea where my pull would be going into this, but beyond grateful that everything just felt amazing and we got to lift some heavy weights for a good cause (Doernbecher children’s hospital)
the event raised 26,000+ for the hospital which is amazing! Please excuse my ridiculous celebration I didn’t know what to do with my hands haha now back …