Scott Albano
Born: August 4, 1974
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Current Residence: Birmingham, AL
What is your Alabama Connection? Born and raised in Birmingham, AL.
Current pursuits:
Chiropractic Physician and Strength Coach
Lifting History:
When did you start weightlifting and what inspired you to start weightlifting?
I started my lifting journey with my Dad at 10 yrs old beginning 11/25/1984 at our home
gym and have grown from there.
When did you get involved with powerlifting and what got you interested in the sport?
I started powerlifting in 1992 at The University of Alabama Aquatic Center and Coleman Coliseum. My training partners were Shelby Robbins and Myles Wetzel who are also in The Alabama Powerlifting Hall of Fame.
What weight class(es) did you compete in?
198lb and 220lb classes
What are your best lifts in each category in each weight class?
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633.8, 672.4 & 705.4
@ the 2004 WPO Finals
@ The Arnold Classic
Best Lifts @ 198 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
707
430
585
1722
MULTI- PLY
Best Lifts @ 220 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
815
745
630
2005
MULTI- PLY
How many years did you compete? 13
Between what year and what year did you compete? 1993 - 2005
What is the approximate total number of meets you competed in? 15
List your favorite meets you competed in.
The WPO Bench Bash for Cash, Orlando FL 2003 (1st place 644lb Bench/ pro Middleweight 220)
The Arnold Classic, Columbus, Ohio 2004 (1st place 705lb Bench/ pro Middleweight 220)
The Arnold Classic, Columbus, Ohio 2005 (745lb Bench/ pro Middleweight 220 )
APF Irondawg Classic, Atlanta, GA 2003 (1st place and Best Lifter 220)
What’s the highest classification you achieved? Elite
What are some of your powerlifting accomplishments?
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I was the third 220lb lifter to have Bench Pressed over 700lbs in Powerlifting history behind George Halbert and Jesse Kellum among the Middleweight Division.
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Being inducted into The Alabama Powerlifting Hall of Fame in 2021
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Bodybuilding: Mr. Birmingham 1994 (teenager)
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Mr. Alabama 1997 (2nd place Middleweight)
Who are some of the most memorable lifters/people for you in your career?
Jon Grove
Shelby Robbins
NGBB club
With your name as part of the history of powerlifting in Alabama, what would you like to be most remembered for?
Being the third Middleweight to Bench Press over 700lbs in Powerlifting history.
What words of wisdom would you like to pass down to future powerlifters?
Take good care of your body NOW for the long term!
What are some of your contributions to sport of powerlifting in Alabama?
State Chair, Meet Director and pertinent meets, Judge & level & Feds, ways you contributed to other meets (announcer, score table, spot/loader, expediter)
I have done it all except State Chair and Meet Director, so too much to list.
Mr. Alabama 1997 2nd Place
2004 WPO World Finals Results
2004 WPO World Middleweight Champion
705# @ 220
BEST LIFTS
North Georgia Barbell Crew (NGBB) Left to Right
Steve Goggins, Scott Albano, Steve Richards (back), Jon Grove,
Kara Bohigian-Smith, Clay Castile (back), Jay Rhyne