Powerlifting Australia Open
Canberra Fitness Expo is proud to present the Powerlifting Australia Open on Day 1 of Canberra's fitness spectacular.
Registration enquiries: info@powerliftingaustralia.com
Powerlifting Australia
Canberra Fitness Expo is proud to present the Powerlifting Australia Open on Day 1 of Canberra's fitness spectacular.
Expo Saturday will see some of the ACT and surrounding region's strongest men and women striving for personal bests and records across the squat, bench press and deadlift.
Come and watch the competition live from 11:00 am — or step onto the platform and test your own strength.
Saturday Programme
All World Record attempts are planned highlights, not guaranteed results. Times are approximate and subject to change.
- 11:00 AM
Session 1 begins — lifting commences, including athlete introductions and early attempts.
- 11:30 AM
Bob Adam (85kg class) attempts a World Record squat. Deamo Baguga follows closely behind Bob in the squat session.
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lifting continues with featured appearances from Craig James, Kim Tanska (ICN) and Kosta Sioutos.
- Around 1:00 PM
Deadlift highlights begin. Deamo Baguga targets a potential World Masters (40+) World Record.
- 2:00 PM
Session 2 begins — lifting resumes. Fern Cook is a key athlete to watch.
- 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Continued lifting and preparation for the featured bench press window.
- 3:00 – 3:30 PM
Featured bench press window — potential World Record attempts from Angin Gadabu and Keith Holder, plus an age-group World Record attempt from Ian Middlemiss.
- 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Final featured lifts and bench press attempts.
- 4:00 PM onwards
Wind-down — remaining deadlift attempts and final lifts. Fern Cook remains a featured athlete. Additional entertainment or demonstration lifts may occur if time permits.
Additional bench press lifts and athlete features may occur throughout the day. Langer Wharton, a 200kg bench presser, may be added if the programme needs filling — his appearance is not confirmed.
Karl Di Falco Deadlift Seminar
Join six-time National Champion Karl Di Falco for a deadlift seminar focused on unlocking and maximising strength. Explore essential deadlift technique, setup, strength and power.
Powerlifting Stage · Promotional partner: KAOS Fitness
Sunday 18 October — Afternoon Programme to Be Confirmed
- Possible para-athlete participation, subject to availability.
- Simon Bergner may coordinate bench press demonstrations.
- Potential audience participation.
- Possible lifting technique analysis.
The 11:00 AM Karl Di Falco Deadlift Seminar is confirmed. These afternoon items are provisional — no times have been assigned. Details will be published once the organisers finalise the programme.
Athletes to Watch
Six of the names to watch when Powerlifting Australia takes the platform on expo Saturday.
Be part of Powerlifting Australia
Compete, spectate, or bring the whole crew. Tickets cover the entire CBR Fitness Expo.