Mario Torrez  62, B.S., M.A.Retired school teacher / wrestling coach

Powerlifting Competition Background

•  Competed in Olympic and Powerlifting sanctioned meets 1962-2006.

•  Won 6 State Titles in Michigan and Alaska.

•  2nd 1986 ADFPA National Masters

•  Competitor at 1987 World Masters Olympic Lifting Championships.

•  Competed in Michigan, Alaska, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina and Puerto Rico.

International and National Powerlifting Official 1962-2006

•  Organizations- IPF Category II 1975-1990, USPF, USAPL, ADFPA, AAU, NASA, 100% RAW Federation, IBP and WABDL.

Other:

•  Published author in Iron Man, Strength and Health, Muscular Development, NSCA (1979-1983) and PLUSA (1977).

•  Author: An Advanced Guide: Strength Training For Wrestling (1978) [out of] print

•   Conducted Powerlifting seminars, sanctioned competitions, certified state officials, in Michigan’s prison system including Jackson, the world’s largest walled Institution 1987-1996.

•  Inducted into Michigan Powerlifting Hall of Fame (ca. 1990).

•  Former State Record Holder in Michigan, Alaska, and North Carolina.

•  USPF Michigan Powerlifting State Chairman 1985-1990.

•  Former Powerlifting Meet Director (Michigan) 1977-1995.

•  Former amateur wrestler in Michigan, Alaska, and Dominican Republic.