WABDL Heart of America Bench Press and Deadlift Championships
Collinsville, Illinois — April 3, 2004
Ahmed Abukhater competed at 181, weighing in at 174 lbs, in the Open division. Lifting with a partially separated shoulder, Ahmed missed his 292 opener before coming back and nailing it on second attempt. On third attempt, Ahmed got 303lbs for an Illinois State Record and 1st place in the Open men division.