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Mackenzie Powerlifter Takes Deadlift Special Olympics World Record

FRASER-FORT GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 9 – Athletes from 46 communities compete in 10 sports with support from 300 volunteers as the event promotes inclusion and awards over 2,400 medals, organizers said.

  • On July 11 at the CN Centre in Prince George, Mackenzie powerlifter Pierce Northcott set a new Special Olympics record in the deadlift for his 16-17 age category.
  • The record-breaking lift took place during the Special Olympics BC Games held in Prince George from July 10 to 12, featuring competitions in 10 different sports throughout the city.
  • The powerlifting event lasted five hours and included squat, bench press, and deadlift disciplines, with Northcott improving his personal best by 13 kilograms to lift 205 kilograms.
  • Northcott’s mother said powerlifting transformed her son, and coach Bryce Surgenor noted that the previous record was around 423 pounds, highlighting Pierce’s personal best of 440 pounds before the meet.
  • Nearly 900 athletes from 46 communities compete with passion in these games while Prince George hosts and about 800 volunteers and sponsors support inclusion and athlete success.
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pgdailynews.ca broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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