Belize’s Leo Matura Wins Bronze at Powerlifting Championship

Belizean powerlifter Leo Matura has secured two bronze medals at the 21st Annual North American Powerlifting (NAPF) Championship. Competing in the Men’s Open Division 74kg weight class, Matura achieved notable success with third-place finishes in both the bench press and deadlift categories.

At 33 years old and in his third year of competition, Matura’s performance stood out as he lifted a combined total of 630 kg to 650 kg. In addition to his bronze medals, Matura also received a participation medal.

The event featured 362 athletes from across the Americas. Matura’s competed against participants from the USA, Canada, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Panama, Jamaica, and the US Virgin Islands.

Kinetic Health and Fitness praised Matura’s performance on social media, noting his impressive results in a tight competition.

Five more Belizean athletes will be competing as the championship progresses until Saturday.