Brazilian Powerlifter Bitelo Sets New Record with 420 kg Lift in Iceland
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- Folha de S.Paulo
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Brazilian powerlifter Willian Brito Piovezan, known as Bitelo, lifted 420 kg in the deadlift during the Sterkasti maður Íslands (Iceland's Strongest Man) competition in Selfoss, Iceland, on Friday, July 7. This mark represents a personal record for the athlete, surpassing his previous best of 400 kg. One source notes that this lift also established a new Brazilian record.
The event featured Hafthor Bjornsson, the absolute world record holder in the deadlift and actor known for playing The Mountain in Game of Thrones. Bitelo has been an athlete for three years and has gained significant social media popularity with over 5 million followers, having previously won a world championship in Slovakia.
Powerlifting is distinguished from Olympic weightlifting by its focus on basic weightlifting movements. It consists of three specific exercises: the deadlift, the free squat, and the bench press.
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