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Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo Secures Victory and Sets Log Lift World Record of 145.8-kg (321.4-lb) at 2023 Rainier Classic
Inez Carrasquillo has been competing professionally in Strongwoman for less than two years, but she quickly became one of the biggest names in the sport. In addition to putting up some impressive results, she is now raising the bar for herself and for the entire Strongwoman scene. Most recently, Inez claimed a brand new achievement for herself, having set a 145.8-kilogram (321.4-pound) Log Lift World Record.
Inez Carrasquillo took part in the 2023 Rainier Classic, which took place on July 8-9, 2023, in Burien, Washington. One of the events on the first day was the Log Lift for max weight, where Inez managed to set a new World Record with a 145.8-kilogram (321.4-pound) lift.
Andrea Thopson was the previous record holder in the Log Lift event, having set the record back in October of 2022. The record was set during the 2022 World Log Lift Championships. However, Inez has now moved the mark by 5.8 kilograms (12.8 pounds). The video of Inez’s Log Lift was shared on her Instagram.
“321.4lbs. I am so damn proud of myself. My first, but not last, world record. ???”
Watch Inez Carrasquillo’s lift here:
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Inez Carrasquillo followed up her World Record with some more impressive performances across other events, which earned her first place at the 2023 Rainier Classic. Second-place went to Gabi Dixson, while Angelica Jardine wrapped up the podium with a third-place finish.
Inez Carrasquillo is climbing the ranks in Strongwoman, with this being her third major victory. She has also gotten some great placings in the biggest competitions in the world, most notably earning a bronze medal at the 2022 World’s Strongest Woman competition. Now, with some more experience under her belt, Inez is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
Inez Carrasquillo was also a powerlifter before coming into Strongwoman. Although her career was brief, Inez won three USPA competitions and put up very respectable lifts. However, she found Strongwoman more thrilling.
After coming into the sport, Inez Carrasquillo revealed that she is autistic and that she found inspiration in the 2x World’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman, who is autistic as well. Likewise, Inez is now becoming a role model for people around the world.
Related: Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo Hits Front Squat PR of 350 Lbs (158.8 kg) + 60 Lbs (27.2 kg) In Chains
Inez Carrasquillo has previously revealed that she wants to become the World’s Strongest Woman, and hopes to achieve it as soon as possible. She is currently looking stronger than ever, especially after setting a new Log Lift World Record. With some titles to her name, Inez will go into the remainder of the season extremely confident. So, there is no telling what her limits will be.
Published: 10 July, 2023 | 9:29 AM EDT
CrossFitter Chandler Smith Log Pressed 285 Pounds Ahead of 2022 Rogue Invitational
On Oct. 22, 2022, strongman Zach Hadge shared a post on his Instagram page wherein he coaches elite CrossFit athlete Chandler Smith in the log press. While it was curious at the time of the post why Smith was training a maximal lift in a different strength sport, it became clear when seven of the 10 events for the 2022 Rogue Invitational were announced a few days later.
The 2022 Rogue Invitational will feature a one-rep max log lift event titled “Texas Oak” on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Check out Hadge’s post below:
Note: scroll to the left to see Smith’s lifts.
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Elite CrossFit contests such as the CrossFit Games and the Rogue Invitational have incorporated a lot of strongman-inspired events into their program over the past few seasons. The 2022 Games event titled “Capitol” included a farmer’s carry and Husafell sandbag carry in its final stretch.
The 2022 Rogue Invitational follows that trend, and Smith seems to be preparing to press a potential event-winning weight overhead. Hadge’s caption in his post expressed how impressed he was with how Smith took to the new overhead variation:
This kid is something else. I haven’t been around focus like his in a very long time.
Smith also posted a video of himself from the training session on his Instagram, offering another angle. He wore a lifting belt but eschewed elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves. Check it out below:
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I was fortunate enough to get the chance to work with two world-class strongmen in Rob Kearney and Zach Hadge ahead of the 2022 Rogue Invitational.
Hadge commented on Smith’s post that Smith’s max lift was 285 pounds.
Smith finished eighth overall at the 2021 Rogue Invitational, won by two-time reigning Fittest Man on Earth®, Justin Medeiros. As of this article’s publication, three of the 10 events have yet to be announced.
We’ll see if Smith’s strongman training in the lead-up to the competition kicking off on Oct. 27, 2022, in Round Rock, TX. He will compete against 19 other elite CrossFitters in the Individual Men’s division for six figures in prize money.
Featured image: @hadge_brothers on Instagram