Strongman, Dimitri Chan chalked up a podium finish at the Cuban Classic Powerlifting Championship over the weekend.
This is according to a release from the Guyana Amateur Power Lifting Federation(GAPLF).
The release stated that Chan who is on a Government of Guyana scholarship in the Spanish speaking nation, will conclude his degree in August this year as a Physical Therapist.
At the event, Chan copped the gold medal in the 74kg weight class and snared the bronze medal, overall.
Informing that the powerlifting community in Cuba is very competitive, Chan was also presented with certificates for achieving second and third-best overall bench press.
According to the release, he achieved 207kg in the Squat, 152kg Bench Press, and 260kg deadlift for a Total of 619kg and 91.59 IPF points.
The release further stated that President of the local powerlifting body, Franklin Wilson, on behalf of his executive and members, has since congratulated Chan for exploits on the platform.
Chan stated while the competition was a challenging one for him, he rose above the tests presented and was able to do himself and the nation proud.
Chan has been competing in the sport for bout six years now and has represented Guyana with flying colours internationally.
Thanks were expressed by the strongman to Guyana Embassy staff in Cuba and Ambassador Halim Majeed for the great support that they are offering to him and the other scholarship students.
Chan said on his return in August, he would be continuing his career as a competitive powerlifter along with focusing and making an impact as a qualified Physical Therapist, the release concluded.
