Former 74kgs Master’s Two world deadlift record holder, Winston ‘Little Master’ Stoby will look to create history this afternoon when he attempts to capture Guyana’s first powerlifting World title in Killen, Texas at the World Masters Powerlifting Championships.
Stoby has had an exceptional year thus far, winning multiple gold medals and, according to members of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF), Stoby, the top-seeded lifter in his category, is peaking at the right time.
A goldsmith by profession, Stoby is favoured to lift theoverall gold medal and World title as well as individual gold in the squat and a new World record in the deadlift.
The 53-year-old is bent on winning a gold medal at the championships after missing last year’s event because of visa issues. The ‘Little Master’ is brimming with confidence because last year’s gold medalists’ total was nowhere near what his total is.
Stoby, who trains at the Kingsrow Barbell Gym, said that he was confident of winning the World title as his preparation leading up to the championships have been exceptional. He added that he was just focused on executing his lifts to return with the gold medal.
Stoby, who is being accommodated at the Shiloh Inn and Suites Convention Centre, swings into action at 5pm today.
According to reports the action will be streamed live at http://www.goodlift/scores.
Stoby, reports indicate is in ripping form and is chomping at the bit.
