2019 HoF Inductee Scott Kuzma

Kent Cassell Biography

By Strength and Power Hall of Fame

The Virginia State Strength and Power Hall of Fame is proud to welcome Kent Cassell into the class of 2019 as a prominent athlete in the sport of Powerlifting.  

100% Raw Powerlifting Federation - Lifts / Achievements / Rankings

World Raw Records / 60-64 Age Group – 198lbs weight class / Dead Lift - 534.6lbs and Total 1,201.5lbs/ set April 2016

American Raw Record / 55-59 Age Group – 198lbs weight class / Dead Lift – 540lbs set January 2011

Masters 60+ Rankings / 198lbs weight class / Dead Lift 534.6lbs and Total 1,201.5lbs Ranked Number 1 – as of December 27, 2016

Masters 60+ Rankings / 198lbs weight class / Dead Lift 523.5lbs and Total 1,190.4lbs Ranked Number 1 – as of October 12, 2015

Virginia State Record / 60-64 Age Group – 198lbs / Squat 418.8lbs set April 2017

Virginia State Records / 60-64 Age Group – 198lbs / Squat 402.3lbs / Dead Lift 523lbs Total 1190.4lbs set 2015

USAPL Powerlifting Federation (Raw)

Virginia State Records / 50-54 Age Group – 198lbs / Squat 451lbs / Bench 281lbs Dead Lift 507lbs / Total 1,239lbs set December 9, 2006

2006 Invited to Compete in Arnold Sports Festival Power Lifting Event based on above meet results per Wilkes Formula. Competing in the 50-54 Age Group ranked in National Men’s Open Raw 198 Class Top 20 List: Ranked 3^rdin Squat 451lbs / 8^thin Bench 281lbs / 6^thin Dead Lift 507lbs / 5^thin Total 1239lbs set December 9, 2006

NASA Powerlifting Federation (Equipment)

Virginia State Record / Masters 1 Age Group – 187lbs / Squat 478.5lbs February 2, 2002

Virginia State Records / Masters 1 Age Group – 205lbs / Squat 550lbs / Bench 346.5lbs / Dead Lift 550lbs / Total 1,446.5lbs 1996

In mid 1990’s NASA changed to Olympic standard weight classes in kilos and the Virginia State Records I set in pounds in the 198lbs Class remained for many years

USPF Powerlifting Federation (Equipment)

Eastern Regional Meet / Open – 198lbs / Squat 551lbs / Bench 326lbs / Dead Lift 573lbs / Total 1,450lbs December 6, 1987

Chronological Listing of Competitions and Placement

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class - Push/Pull The Shop Gym Bench Press February 2018 – 1^stPlace 

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class - Push/Pull The Shop Gym Dead Lift February 2018 – 1^stPlace 

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class – National Masters Meet Full Power Lifting 2017 – 1^stPlace

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class – Eastern Regional Full Power Lifting 2017 – 1^stPlace

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class – National Masters Meet Full Power Lifting 2016 – 1^stPlace

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class – National Masters Meet Full Power Lifting 2015 – 1^stPlace

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class – Potomac Open Meet Full Power Lifting  – Jan 2015 – 1^stPlace

100% RAW (60-64) 198 Class – Potomac Open Meet Bench Press – Jan 2015 – 1^stPlace

100% RAW (55-59) 198 Class – Potomac Open Push/Pull Bench Press – Jan 2015 – 1^stPlace

100% RAW (55-59) 198 Class – Potomac Open Push/Pull Dead Lift – Jan 2015 – 1^stPlace

USAPL Raw (50-54) 198 Class – Virginia State Meet Full Power – 2006 – 1^stPlace

NASA Equipped (Sub Master) 187 Class – VA State Championship Full Power – 2002 – 1^stPlace

NASA Equipped (Sub Master) 205 Class – VA State Championship Full Power – 1996 – 1^stPlace

NASA Equipped (Sub Master) 205 Class – Regional Championship Full Power – 1996 – 1^stPlace

NASA Equipped (Sub Master) 198 Class – Regional Championship Full Power – 1995 – 1^stPlace

USPF Equipped (Sub Master) 198 Class – VA State Championship Full Power – 1995 – 1^stPlace

USPF Equipped (Open) 198 Class – Eastern Regional Full Power – 1987 – 1^stPlace

Minot AFB Equipped (Open) 198 Class – Open Powerlifting Championship – 1984 – 1^stPlace

Minot AFB Raw (Open) 198 Class – Winterfest Bench Press Meet – 1984 – 1^stPlace

Minot AFB Raw (Open) 198 Class – Winterfest Bench Press Meet – 1983 – 1^stPlace

Minot AFB Raw (Open) 198 Class – Bench Press Championship – 1983 – 1^stPlace

Minot AFB Equipped (Open) 198 Class – Open Championship – June 25, 1983 – 3rd Place

Minot AFB Equipped (Open) 198 Class – ND State Championship – March 19, 1983 – 2nd Place

Minot AFB Equipped (Open) 181 Class – Powerlifting Championship – May 29, 1982 – 3rd Place

Minot AFB Equipped (Open) 165 Class – Powerlifting Championship – 1982 – 3rd Place