After missing his first two attempts, Moon was down to his third and final shot in an effort to break both the age group and Open World records in the 125-kilogram (275.56-pound) weight class. On that third lift, the 49-year-old Moon powered through and locked out 343 kg (756.18 pounds) to take the title in the 44-49 master's men's class and picked up another Best Lifter award. He weighed in on Saturday at 123.7 kg/272.71 pounds.
"Well my third attempt was a charm," an elated Moon said. "There is intellect involved in this sport and I made a bad decision today. Placement of the bar is crucial at such a max effort. I knew on my first attempt that I had touched too low; but I tried to muscle through my mistake and I failed. I wasted a lot of energy on my first attempt. My second attempt was good placement but I couldn't grind it out. My third and final attempt was good placement and (a) real grind, but I was able to lock it out. God has truly made me strong. It is very humbling to be able to compete at such a high level.
"It was a good feeling to beat the world mark at my age and weight class but to beat the Open record feels great -- to beat the young guys mark," Moon continued. " It was a great meet and good to see some competitors I haven't seen in a while. A big thanks goes out to Mike Kidd who went on the trip with me. He has been a good coach and great encourager to me. Also a big thanks to my training partners Garry Glenn and Gary Hatfield and all the guys at Iron Beast Barbell that help me. I literally could not do it without them. I was too tired to take a fourth and try for the 800-pound mark. Maybe next time!"
Moon pressed over 733 pounds to win a Best Lifter award back at the Georgia State American Powerlifting Championships in Macon this past March. A 1982 graduate of Jefferson High, Moon is expected to join the rest of the IronDawgs at the APC Nationals in Athens, June 21-23.
Tim "T" Moon prepares to attempt a bench press.
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