Iberoamerican Powerlifting Championship sees records set in Chile

Athletes from Chile and Argentina achieved significant success at the Iberoamerican Powerlifting Championship held in Santiago, Chile.

Chilean competitors Benjamín Gueicha Alarcón and Joshua Chiguay Rosales secured multiple podium finishes. Gueicha placed third in the 67.5 kg Junior category. Chiguay earned second place in the -90 kg Junior category and third in the -90 kg Open category. Notably, Chiguay set a new national and Iberoamerican record in the deadlift with a 300 kg lift.

Representing Argentina, Iván Toñanez won first place in the Master 3 up to 110 kg category. Cristian Sánchez also achieved an Iberoamerican record in the Master 3 (-110 kg) category. Additionally, Antonio Fuentes secured a silver medal. The event was organized by the Chilean Powerlifting Association (ACHIPO) with the endorsement of the International Powerlifting League (IPL).