Powerlifter Mother Of Two Sets A New Deadlift World Record

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By Bry'onna Mention ·Updated March 18, 2022

Just two days before International Women’s Day, Tamara Walcott deadlifted a record-breaking 641 pounds.

The 38-year-old, mother of two, broke her previous deadlift record of 636 pounds and set a new world record in women’s deadlift by lifting 641 pounds in Elephant Bar deadlift at the Arnold Sports festivals in Columbus, Ohio.

Hailing from the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix, Walcott has quickly established

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