Second annual Rosie the Riveter Women's Powerlifting Championship, a success

Four teams competed for the gold at Mili's Gym second annual Rosie the Riveter Women's Powerlifting Championship Saturday, March 4.

By Andrea Mujica
| 9:00 a.m. March 6, 2023

AJ Kowalski deadlifted 325 pounds at the Rosie the Riveter Women's Powerlifting Championship meet.

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Mili's Gym hosted its second annual Rosie the Riveter Women's Powerlifting Champipnship Saturday, March 4.

Four teams competed for the gold — Florida Gators, Mili's Gym, Schulze Strength and Team Heart. The home team, Mili's Gym, earned gold.

Bryanna Harris squatted 171 pounds during one of her attempts at the competition.

The event was hosted with the intention of honoring Women's History Month. In fact, 19% of the proceeds will be donated to Women Voice Network, a non profit "organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, encouraging, and empowering women."

Amna Chaudhary, who competed in the junior division, earned the overall best lifter award during the meet.

TEAM RESULTS

Mili's Gym: 57 points
Team Heart: 54 points
Florida Gators and Schulze Strength: 9 points

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Andrea Mujica

Staff writer Andrea Mujica covers sports, news and features. She holds both a bachelor's degree in journalism and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. When she’s not on the sidelines, you can find Andrea coaching rowers at the Orlando Area Rowing Society in Windermere.