Strength and Power Hall of Fame, Bridgetown Place, Burke, VA (2026)

08/23/2026

The Strength and Power Hall of Fame is proud to continue honoring the leaders, legends, and heroes who have shaped strength and power sports. With more than 450 inductees representing the United States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, our mission is to preserve their stories and accomplishments for future generations.

Our Summer Fund Drive helps support historical research, website maintenance, nominee outreach, Hall of Fame operations, and continued growth. The Hall is operated entirely by volunteers, and every donation makes a difference.

Please consider making a one-time tax-deductible donation or becoming a monthly supporter. Make a donation at our home page below.

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Help us preserve the legacy of strength and power!

Stay Strong!
Rick Bucinell
President

08/22/2026

It was a pleasure to present a S&PHOF banner to The Gym in Woodstock, VA. today. The Gym was the host for the Shenandoah Open Powerlifting contest. Thanks to the host, volunteers and officials for a job well done.

Back Row: Glen Shelton S&PHOF 2019 , Jeff Hickerson S&PHOF 2021, Charlotte Baker S&PHOF 2019, Randy Price
Front Row: John Shifflett S&PHOF 2018, Kim Price S&PHOF 2021, Jim Marchio.
Holding the banner left side: Abbas
Right side: James

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07/19/2026

NEW FEATURE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE STRENGTH AND POWER HALL OF FAME WEBSITE!
The Strength and Power Hall of Fame is proud to announce that the USA Olympic Weightlifting Teams 1904 and 1936 through 2024 are now available to view on our website! This remarkable historical collection celebrates more than 120 years of America's Olympic weightlifting legacy and honors the athletes who proudly represented our nation on the world's biggest stage.

This incredible resource would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of Hall of Fame Historian Glen Shelton, whose multi-year research project brought together this comprehensive archive. We extend our sincere appreciation to Glen for his countless hours of research and commitment to preserving the history of American weightlifting.

To explore the collection, simply visit the Search page on our website and select "O" to view the complete listing of USA Olympic Weightlifting Teams.

https://www.strengthandpowerhalloffame.com/atlas/home

We invite all athletes, coaches, historians, and fans of the Iron Game to explore this unique historical resource and help us preserve the legacy of American Olympic weightlifting for future generations.
Stay Strong!

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05/05/2026

It was truly a special day being in the presence of and celebrating the Leaders, Legends and Hero’s that attended the 2026 Strength and Power Hall of Fame luncheon. I would like to thank all those that attended to make this a special event. The day began with a presentation by World Record Bench Presser, NFL Strength Coach, and incredibly charismatic speaker Bill Gillespie. He stressed the importance of appreciating the journey and the sacrifices that had to be made to achieve their recognition in strength sports. Presenting the Paul and Glenda Anderson award this year to Russell Fletcher and John Shifflett for their dedication to Strength Sports and bettering their communities, was an honor truly deserving of both these men.
I look forward to seeing everyone next year.

Approaching 500 members in the Hall is no small feat and requires the continued support and efforts of all our donors. Please support the Hall of Fame today.

Stay Strong!
Rick Bucinell
President

04/12/2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, we’ll gather at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Richmond, Virginia, for the Strength and Power Hall of Fame Luncheon—an opportunity to honor the legends who built our sport and the leaders who are carrying it forward. This year we’re thrilled to feature World Record bench presser and 2025 Hall of Fame inductee Bill Gillespie as our guest speaker, sharing insights from a career that includes a 1,129 lb bench press, 133 world records, and more than three decades as an NFL and NCAA strength coach.
Event Details:
• Date: Saturday May 2nd, 2026
• Time: 12:00noon-3:00pm
• Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 11800 West Broad Street Richmond, Va. 23233.

Use the link below to purchase your tickets to this event.
strengthandpowerhalloffame.org/annual-luncheon

If you can’t attend please support the S&PHoF with a tax-deductible donation at the link below:

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Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you on May 2nd.

Stay Strong,
Rick

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