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{{short description|American powerlifter (born 1974)}} |
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| occupation = [[Powerlifting]], [[Personal trainer]] |
| occupation = [[Powerlifting]], [[Personal trainer]] |
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| employer = "Sleek Physique" |
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| birth_name = Ryan Shawn Kennelly |
| birth_name = Ryan Shawn Kennelly |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|03|23|mf=y}} |
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| other_names = "The Bench Monster" |
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| nationality = American |
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| known_for = World record in the equipped [[bench press]] |
| known_for = World record in the equipped [[bench press]] |
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| weight = 290 - 345 lbs (131 - 154kg) active<ref name="en.allpowerlifting.com">[http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/Kennelly-Ryan-6059/ Ryan Kennelly Powerlifting statistics (incomplete) posted at en.allpowerlifting.com]</ref> |
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{{CompetitionRecordSport | [[Powerlifting# |
{{CompetitionRecordSport | [[Powerlifting#Bench press|Powerlifting - Bench Press]]}} |
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{{CompetitionRecordCompetition| [[Powerlifting#Bench press|WPO World Record Bench Bash]]}}<ref name="en.allpowerlifting.com">{{cite web|url=http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/Kennelly-Ryan-6059/|title=Kennelly Ryan Shawn|publisher=En.allpowerlifting.com|accessdate=15 February 2015}}</ref> |
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'''Ryan Shawn Kennelly''' (born |
'''Ryan Shawn Kennelly''' (born March 23, 1974) is an American [[powerlifting|powerlifter]] who specializes in the [[bench press]]. He held the World Powerlifting Organization (WPO) record and held the all-time world record in the Equipped (geared) [[bench press]] with a lift of 1075.0 lbs (487.6 kg) from November 2008 until April 2013.<ref>{{cite web | title = Pride Strength Wars Results | url = http://pridepowerlifting.com/results.htm | publisher = Pride Powerlifting | accessdate = 2008-11-11 | date = 2008-11-08 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081220121507/http://pridepowerlifting.com/results.htm | archivedate = 2008-12-20 }}</ref> This world record is classified as an equipped world record, meaning the lift is performed with the aid of a [[bench shirt]]. He bench pressed an unequipped 650.0 lbs (294.8 kg) in competition. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Kennelly, a native of [[ |
Kennelly, a native of [[Tri-Cities, Washington]], grew up in a weightlifting family—his father was a competitive powerlifter. Kennelly is a 1992 graduate of Kamiakin High School in Kennewick. He didn't start weight training until he was 18 years old, and he didn't get serious about powerlifting until five years later, when an ongoing best-bench contest at his local gym inspired him to bench press more than 400 pounds to take top honors. Kennelly is {{convert|6|ft|2|in|cm}}, making him one of the tallest bench press specialists in active competition.<ref>{{cite web | title = World Record Bench Press| url = http://www.build-muscle-and-burn-fat.com/world-record-bench-press.html | accessdate = 2008-08-08 }}</ref> |
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==Powerlifting career== |
==Powerlifting career== |
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Kennelly broke the equipped bench press [[Progression of the bench press world record|world record]] for the first time on July 28, 2007 by pressing 1036 lbs (470 |
Kennelly broke the equipped bench press [[Progression of the bench press world record|world record]] for the first time on July 28, 2007 by pressing 1036 lbs (470 kg) at the big Ukraine Bench for Cash meet - surpassing the previous world record of [[Gene Rychlak]] by 26 pounds. A few months later on December 1, he pressed 1050 lbs (477.27 kg) for another world record. |
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In 2008, he broke his own record again three times: |
In 2008, he broke his own record again three times: |
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On April 12, 2008, Kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs (485.3 kg) during the American Powerlifting Association Open Iron War held in Kennewick, Washington.<ref>{{cite web |
On April 12, 2008, Kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs (485.3 kg) during the American Powerlifting Association Open Iron War held in Kennewick, Washington.<ref>{{cite web|title=APA Northwest Iron War |url=http://www.apa-wpa.com/2008NorthwestIronwarresults.htm |publisher=American Powerlifting Association |accessdate=2008-08-08 |date=2008-04-12 |last=Taylor |first=Scott |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080515191410/http://www.apa-wpa.com/2008NorthwestIronWarResults.htm |archivedate=May 15, 2008 }}</ref> |
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On July 13, 2008, Kennelly successfully bench pressed 1074.8 lbs (487.5 kg) during the United Powerlifting Association Bench Bash For Cash in [[Dubuque, Iowa]].<ref>{{cite web | title = UPA Bench Bash For Cash Results| url = http://unitedpowerliftingassociation.com/files/BB4_in_lb.htm | publisher = United Powerlifting Association | accessdate = 2008-01-02 | date = 2008-07-12 }}</ref> |
On July 13, 2008, Kennelly successfully bench pressed 1074.8 lbs (487.5 kg) during the United Powerlifting Association Bench Bash For Cash in [[Dubuque, Iowa]].<ref>{{cite web | title = UPA Bench Bash For Cash Results | url = http://unitedpowerliftingassociation.com/files/BB4_in_lb.htm | publisher = United Powerlifting Association | accessdate = 2008-01-02 | date = 2008-07-12 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081204235204/http://www.unitedpowerliftingassociation.com/files/BB4_in_lb.htm | archivedate = 2008-12-04 }}</ref> |
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Finally, on November 8, 2008, Kennelly broke the bench pressed record again with 1075.0 lbs (487.6 kg) at the Pride Strength Wars held in [[Kennewick, Washington]] for the current WPO equipped bench press world record. |
Finally, on November 8, 2008, Kennelly broke the bench pressed record again with 1075.0 lbs (487.6 kg) at the Pride Strength Wars held in [[Kennewick, Washington]] for the current WPO equipped bench press world record. |
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On September 5, 2013, Kennelly was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for importing anabolic steroids from India.<ref>http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/09/05/2558657/kennewick-powerlifter-gets-30.html</ref> |
On September 5, 2013, Kennelly was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for importing anabolic steroids from India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/09/05/2558657/kennewick-powerlifter-gets-30.html|title=Local news from Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, WA - Tri-City Herald|publisher=Tri-cityherald.com|accessdate=15 February 2015}}</ref> |
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The current all-time equipped bench press world record is held by Paul "Tiny" Meeker, who pressed 1076.9 lb (488.5 kg) on April 13, 2013 at the Southern Powerlifting Federation (SPF) Texas State Powerlifting Championships in Corpus Christi, Texas. |
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'''Powerlifting Competition Records:''' |
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''done in official Powerlifting meets'' |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://benchmonster.com/ Benchmonster fan site] |
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*[http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/dennis49.htm bodybuilding.com profile] |
*[http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/dennis49.htm bodybuilding.com profile] |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American powerlifter |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 1975 |
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Latest revision as of 03:41, 14 June 2023
Ryan Kennelly | |
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Born | Ryan Shawn Kennelly March 23, 1974 |
Nationality | American |
Other names | "The Bench Monster" |
Occupation(s) | Powerlifting, Personal trainer |
Employer | "Sleek Physique" |
Known for | World record in the equipped bench press |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Competition record | ||
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Powerlifting - Bench Press | ||
Representing United States | ||
WPO World Record Bench Bash[1] | ||
2nd | 2002 | +140kg |
1st | 2003 | +140kg |
3rd | 2004 | +140kg |
1st | 2005 | +140kg |
1st | 2006 | +140kg |
WPO Bench Bash For Cash[1] | ||
6th | 2001 | +140kg |
1st | 2005 | +140kg |
1st | 2007 | +140kg |
World Power Stars International Meet[1] | ||
1st | 2007 | UNL |
World Power Stars[1] | ||
1st | 2007 | +140kg |
Ryan Shawn Kennelly (born March 23, 1974) is an American powerlifter who specializes in the bench press. He held the World Powerlifting Organization (WPO) record and held the all-time world record in the Equipped (geared) bench press with a lift of 1075.0 lbs (487.6 kg) from November 2008 until April 2013.[2] This world record is classified as an equipped world record, meaning the lift is performed with the aid of a bench shirt. He bench pressed an unequipped 650.0 lbs (294.8 kg) in competition.
Early life[edit]
Kennelly, a native of Tri-Cities, Washington, grew up in a weightlifting family—his father was a competitive powerlifter. Kennelly is a 1992 graduate of Kamiakin High School in Kennewick. He didn't start weight training until he was 18 years old, and he didn't get serious about powerlifting until five years later, when an ongoing best-bench contest at his local gym inspired him to bench press more than 400 pounds to take top honors. Kennelly is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm), making him one of the tallest bench press specialists in active competition.[3]
Powerlifting career[edit]
Kennelly broke the equipped bench press world record for the first time on July 28, 2007 by pressing 1036 lbs (470 kg) at the big Ukraine Bench for Cash meet - surpassing the previous world record of Gene Rychlak by 26 pounds. A few months later on December 1, he pressed 1050 lbs (477.27 kg) for another world record.
In 2008, he broke his own record again three times:
On April 12, 2008, Kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs (485.3 kg) during the American Powerlifting Association Open Iron War held in Kennewick, Washington.[4]
On July 13, 2008, Kennelly successfully bench pressed 1074.8 lbs (487.5 kg) during the United Powerlifting Association Bench Bash For Cash in Dubuque, Iowa.[5]
Finally, on November 8, 2008, Kennelly broke the bench pressed record again with 1075.0 lbs (487.6 kg) at the Pride Strength Wars held in Kennewick, Washington for the current WPO equipped bench press world record.
On September 5, 2013, Kennelly was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for importing anabolic steroids from India.[6]
Official competition records[edit]
- Raw bench press – 650.0 lbs (294.8 kg) (raw with only wrist wraps and a belt) (done on October 18, 2010, UPA)
- Equipped bench press – 1075.0 lbs (487.6 kg) (done on November 8, 2008, WPO)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Kennelly Ryan Shawn". En.allpowerlifting.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ "Pride Strength Wars Results". Pride Powerlifting. 2008-11-08. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ "World Record Bench Press". Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ Taylor, Scott (2008-04-12). "APA Northwest Iron War". American Powerlifting Association. Archived from the original on May 15, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ "UPA Bench Bash For Cash Results". United Powerlifting Association. 2008-07-12. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2008-01-02.
- ^ "Local news from Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, WA - Tri-City Herald". Tri-cityherald.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.