David Lee Sewell
Born: August 12, 1955
Hometown: Cottonwood, Alabama
Current Residence: Cottonwood, Alabama
What is your Alabama Connection? I've lived here all of my Life
Current pursuits in life & powerlifting:
I'm currently semi retired.
Lifting History:
When did you start weightlifting and what inspired you to start weightlifting?
In 1973 at Troy State University as a walk on football player.
When did you get involved with powerlifting and what got you interested in the sport?
I started powerlifting in 1976with some friends of mine. (James Hawkins, Buddy Duke , and Harry Hamlin)
What weight class(es) did you compete in? 198, 220, 242
What are your best lifts in each category in each weight class?
Best Lifts @ 198 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
665
435.4
725
1785
SINGLE PLY
Best Lifts @ 220 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
680
505
750
1890.4
SINGLE PLY
Best Lifts @ 242 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
565
365
545
1475
RAW
How many years did you compete? 40 yrs +
Between what year and what year did you compete? 1977 through 2019
What is the approximate total number of meets you competed in? 50+
List your favorite meets you competed in.
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1982 USPF Junior Nationals
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1983 USPF Junior Nationals
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1987 APF Junior Nationals
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1988 APF Junior Nationals
What’s the highest classification you achieved? Elite
What’s the highest score you achieved? 521.87 Wilks
What are some of your powerlifting accomplishments?
Several Alabama State Records in the USPF and the APF. Many Master records in the older part of my career.
Who are some of the most memorable lifters/people for you in your career?
James Hawkins and Buddy Duke
With your name as part of the history of powerlifting in Alabama, what would you like to be most remembered for?
For being a fair and good lifter.
What words of wisdom would you like to pass down to future powerlifters?
Work hard and workout regularly.
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)
International Judge and my use of the computer to score and track contests