GraceKennedy Money Services NPAJ Deadlift Only 2024 Series Finale
Defending Champion Roxroy Campbell Seeks Third Consecutive Title
Defending champion Roxroy Campbell is on the hunt for his third consecutive title at the highly anticipated GraceKennedy Money Services NPAJ Deadlift Only 2024 Series finale, set to take place this Sunday, October 6, at 3:00 p.m. at the Fit Farm Grounds.
Campbell, who claimed the Deadlift Only crown in both 2022 and 2023, enters the event as the clear favorite. His recent victory in the Squat Only 2024 competition earlier this year has further solidified his status as the man to beat, and he’s determined to extend his dominance in this event.
However, Campbell’s path to a third straight title is not without its challenges. The excitement around this year’s competition is amplified by the return of former champion Shaun Simpson, who is making a comeback after a two-year break from competitive powerlifting. Simpson, who last won the Squat Championship in 2022 before stepping away from the sport, brings added intrigue to the event. His return has generated significant buzz, as fans and fellow athletes alike are eager to see if Simpson can reclaim his previous form and mount a serious challenge to Campbell’s reign.
Also joining the intense competition is 2024 Bench Press Only champion Algreg Sappleton, who leads a strong field of challengers. Sappleton’s recent success has demonstrated his strength and potential to disrupt Campbell’s streak. Other notable contenders in the men’s category include Alexander Carrington, Bruce Higgins, and Nathan Dawkins, the defending 2023 Class Champion in the -83kg weight class. With such a stacked roster, the competition promises to be fierce, and Campbell will need to be at his best to secure the title.
Wide open
Women’s Competition
On the women’s side, the absence of last year’s champion, Latasha Jackson, who will not be participating this year, leaves the title wide open. Among the top contenders is Ayana Duhaney, the 2022 Deadlift Only champion, who is looking to reclaim her crown after finishing as runner-up to Jackson last year. Duhaney is in peak form, having already won the Squat Only 2024 competition earlier in the season, making her one of the favorites to take the title.
Another serious challenger in the women’s competition is Tashian Wallace, who is seeking redemption after being disqualified from last year’s Deadlift event. Wallace has already bounced back in a big way by capturing the Bench Press Only 2024 title earlier this year. She will be eager to continue her winning streak and secure the Deadlift Only title, which would mark two major wins in a single season.
Roster
The Deadlift Only 2024 event features a talented roster of 47 athletes, including 30 men and 17 women. The men’s competition sees a strong field of newcomers, including Jean Claude Dunn, Okerie Morgan, and Jerome Davis, who recently joined the National Powerlifting Association of Jamaica (NPAJ). The women’s competition also features three newcomers, including Lesmar Murray, Priscilla McClure, and Rhori Miller.
Mens 2024 Line-Up
- Men’s 74kg Weight Class: Corey Taylor, Mikhail Russell, Raun Earle, Robert Williams
- Men’s 83kg Weight Class: Alexander Carrington, Gary Adamson, Giovanni Land, Jean-Claude Dunn (New), Nathan Dawkins (2023 Class Champion), O’Jhai Bailey, Okerie Morgan (New), Shaun Jennings
- Men’s 93kg Weight Class: Daniel Palmer, Mervin Barrett, Roxroy Campbell (2022, 2023 Class Champion), Rushane Johnson
- Men’s 105kg Weight Class: Crosby Jervis, Gregory Brown, Jure Green, Kamau-Akeele Brown, Matthew Hall, Tafari Simpson
- Men’s 120kg Weight Class: Algreg Sappleton, Darren Thomas, Jerome Davis (New), Johnwayne Goulbourne (2023 Class Champion), Omar Campbell
- Men’s 120+kg Weight Class: Bruce Higgins, Shaun Simpson
Women’s 2024 Line-Up
- Women’s 63kg Weight Class: Anna-kay Green, Dian Palmer (2023 Class Champion), Lesmar Murray (New)
- Women’s 69kg Weight Class: Cheyenne Campbell, Priscilla McClure (New), Shaniqueka Allman, Shrona Scott (2023 Class Champion), Suzette McPhail
- Women’s 76kg Weight Class: Fiona Binns, Nadesha Thompson
- Women’s 84kg Weight Class: Anna-Kay Brown, Ayana Duhaney, Rosalee Atkinson-Reece, Tzari Saunders
- Women’s 84+kg Weight Class: Lisa Hanson, Rhori Miller (New), Tashian Wallace
Conclusion
With 47 athletes competing across multiple weight classes, the Deadlift Only 2024 event promises to be one of the most thrilling finales in recent memory. Fans can expect a gripping contest as seasoned champions, returning veterans, and hungry newcomers all battle for the prestigious titles. As the final event of the 2024 GraceKennedy Money Services NPAJ Series, this Sunday’s competition will determine not only the weight class winners but also the overall male and female champions of the season.
FAQs
Q: Who is the defending champion of the Deadlift Only event?
A: Roxroy Campbell is the defending champion of the Deadlift Only event.
Q: Who is making a comeback in the men’s competition?
A: Shaun Simpson is making a comeback in the men’s competition after a two-year break from competitive powerlifting.
Q: Who are the newcomers in the women’s competition?
A: Lesmar Murray, Priscilla McClure, and Rhori Miller are the newcomers in the women’s competition.