Jamaica Spartan, Sami DePass jets off to conquer International Powerlifting World

In a display of sheer strength and unwavering determination, Sami DePass, the pride of Jamaica, has embarked on a monumental journey to represent the National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica Limited (NPAJ) at the highly anticipated International Powerlifting World (IPF) Classic Open Powerlifting Championships

The event is scheduled to take place in the picturesque city of St Julians, Malta, from June 11 to June 18, 2023 Sami DePass, a formidable powerlifter, became a member of the newly formed NPAJ on August 24, 2021 Since joining the association, she has consistently dominated the sport, leaving a trail of success in her wake The championship in Malta marks yet another opportunity for her to showcase her phenomenal talent and indomitable spirit On this exhilarating journey, Sami will be competing against 26 elite athletes from around the world in her 76kg weight class Standing at the precipice of greatness, she aims to continue her triumphant streak, having already clinched four gold medals in all her previous outings

Let’s take a closer look at Sami DePass’s impressive statistics, which have solidified her reputation as an unstoppable force in powerlifting In 2021, she secured the gold medal and the title of NPAJ National Champion for the female 76kg category, boasting remarkable stats of 181 4kg in the squat, 90 7kg in the bench press, and 213 1kg in the deadlift, totalling an astounding 485 3kg

With a glorious 96 62 GPL score, Sami claimed the second overall position among 19 remarkable athletes The following year the NPAJ was invited to Texas, Sami’s star continued to rise as she struck gold as a guest lifter at the 2022 Powerlifting America Classic Open Nationals in the 76kg category Exhibiting incredible strength, she achieved a