Dan Gaudreau Powerlifting Hall of Fame Bio

Dan Gaudreau did his first powerlifting meet in 1996 at the 1996 Colorado State Powerlifting Championships. At his first meet ever, he qualified for USAPL Men’s Nationals.

After that first meet, Dan has been on a fast track of success in his powerlifting accomplishments.

His titles in the USA Powerlifting division include:

• Deadlift Nationals Champion • Squat National Champion • Bench National Champion • Masters Powerlifting National Champion • Lifetime Drug Free National Champion

In the IPF division, Dan is a 6 time Master World Bench Press Champion.

In addition to all of these, Dan has also broken multiple world records, and multiple American Records.

He is also:

• An IPF Category 2 Referee

• Head Coach for 2009 USA Powerlifting Master World Bench Team

• Director of Coaching Certifications for USA Powerlifting

• USA Powerlifting Coach of the year

• National and State Meet Director

• Colorado State Chair

• Owner of the Rocky Mountain Lifting Club

Dan said:

“I would like to thank the Colorado USA Powerlifting members for this great honor. I would also like to thank Andrea Sortwell, Brent McCune, Rob Grisham, Dave Gonzales, Bill Shalkowski and to all of my friends at the Rocky Mountain Lifting Club. Thank you to Don and Carol Gaudreau for their support and to my wife and son, Jennifer and Logan, the best powerlifting team I could ever ask for.