Jezza Uepa

Nauruan powerlifter crowned World's Strongest Man

   Gold medallist Jezza was welcomed back to Nauru last Sunday and a week of celebrations followed with a special event held at the Meneñ Hotel to honour the efforts of all competitors.

Jezza took the honours in Sweden in the World Classic in the super heavyweight +120kg class lifting a total of 972.5kgs after the USA's Ray Williams failed with three opening squats at 440 kilograms.

There was also success for Irving Harris who took gold in the Master Class 2 division.

Nauru Government celebrates powerlifting world dominance

Government Ministers David Adeang, Tawaki Kam, and Aaron Cook were on hand to welcome gold medallist Jezza back to Nauru on Sunday 23  June, and the celebrations continued last week with a special event at the Meneñ Hotel to honour the efforts of all competitors.

Jezza took the honours in Sweden in the World Classic in the super heavyweight +120kg class after the USA’s Ray Williams failed with three opening squats at 440 kilograms.

Digicel Brand Ambassador Jezza Uepa breaks own record

Uepa broke his record of 426.5 kilograms in the squat to lift, by a massive 13.5 kilograms, now making his record 440 kilograms.

Speaking from the event Digicel Nauru CEO, Ben Kealy commented: “Jezza’s effort this evening (Saturday) was remarkable. Jezza is very focused with his competitions and does not take any event lightly. We are very proud to be associated with Jezza and to support him on his sporting journey as heaves his road to the Commonwealth Championship in New Zealand.”

Jezza Drops by Digicel Nauru Store

As a Brand Ambassador for Digicel Nauru, Jezza broke his own record of 415 kilograms in the squat to lift, by a massive 11.5 kilograms, now making his record 426.5 kilograms.

Jezza will next compete at Christchurch, New Zealand in December for Oceania & Asia Commonwealth Championship.

     

Powerlifter Jezza Uepa breaks personal record with 426.5 kg squat

Jezza broke his own record of 415 kilograms in the squat to lift, by a massive 11.5 kilograms, now making his record 426.5 kilograms.

Speaking from the event Digicel Samoa’s Chairman, Pepe Christian Fruean commented “Jezza’s effort today was outstanding. Ahead of the competition he was very focused, and the results certainly speak for themselves. We are very proud to be associated with Jezza and to support him on his sporting journey as heaves his road to Rio.”

Ahead of him is defending champ from the USA, Ray Williams who lifted an incredible 438 kilograms.