Derek Pomana Explained

Derek Pomana
Fullname:Derek Pomana
Nationality:New Zealander
Country:New Zealand
Sport:Powerlifting
Worlds:IPF
Highestranking:1

Derek Pomana (Paw-mah-nah) (born 1966) is a former three-time world champion powerlifter in the 110 kg division.

Pomana set a world record in 1996 at Salzburg by benchpressing 255 kg (551.6 pounds) at a bodyweight of 110 kg (242.05 pounds) which was beaten 2 minutes later. As of 2015, he holds the New Zealand record for a combined (deadlift, squat, benchpress) total of 977.5 kg, Pomana is of Māori descent.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derek Pomana (NZL1966M1) . Athletebio.com . 2017-03-06.
  2. Web site: Powerlifting: Injury sees lifter put kids' sport at top of his list . . 2015-02-14 . 2017-03-06.
  3. Web site: OCEANIA MEN'S OPEN RECORDS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010 . Oceaniapowerlifting.com . 2015-02-14 . 2017-03-06.