Moon sets world record, wins class at WUAP World Championships
By staff reports
Posted 7:02PM on Friday, September 27, 2013
EILENBURG, GERMANY -- Gainesville resident Tim Moon set a new record Friday at the WUAP World Championships.<br />
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Moon lifted 343 kilos (756.2 pounds) on his fourth attempt of the day. The record-setting lift came two misses and just a three minute break before his final attempt.<br />
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Moon took second place for overall best lifter and won his weight class. A super heavyweight lifter lifted 350 to win that honor.<br />
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Moon is a member of the Georgia IronDawgs Powerlifting squad based in Gainesville.
