2024 IPF World Bench Press Championships Set to Make Powerlifting History in Austin
As the official equipment provider, Eleiko will debut the Eleiko Athlete Village, the official training hall for the event at its Austin HQ in Texas.
Austin, Texas—APRIL 25, 2024—An unparalleled display of strength and determination will return to the US for the first time in ten years when the IPF Bench Press World Championships come to Austin from May 21 to June 1, 2024.
Bench Press Worlds, organized by Powerlifting America, the IPF, and in collaboration with Eleiko, is set to be the biggest International Powerlifting Federation sanctioned event ever. 1,300 top athletes from 60+ countries will compete across a range of weight classes to find the strongest athletes in the world at the Bench Press discipline. Purchase tickets here: https://www.ipfworlds.us/
This record-setting event participation reflects not only the growth in the sport of Powerlifting—a strength sport that revolves around three primary lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift—but also the increasing popularity of incorporating this type of lifting in general strength training programs for gym and fitness enthusiasts around the globe.
As part of the event, Eleiko, a world leader in strength and the official equipment provider will debut the Eleiko Athlete Village—the official training hall for the event—at its HQ in Austin, Texas. Eleiko will provide athletes access to several official IPF Competition Powerlifting setups and best-in-class equipment, including a test scale, ensuring they have everything they need to fine-tune competition preparation. A gathering point for athletes, coaches, and spectators, The Eleiko Athlete Village will be a place for training and preparation as well as relaxing and connecting. In addition to its world-class training facilities and BBQ banquets, Eleiko will offer various recreational activities, vendor spaces and catered food trucks throughout the event.
"We're committed to providing athletes and spectators with an unforgettable experience in Austin," says Magnus Nyberg, President, Eleiko USA. "The Eleiko Athlete Village will not only serve as a place to train and prepare for competition but as a hub where athletes can relax, socialise, recover, and enjoy the vibrant energy of the powerlifting community. This event embodies everything Eleiko stands for, and we're honored to play a part in showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of powerlifters worldwide."
For more information on the Eleiko Athlete Village follow this link: https://ipfworlds.us/eleiko-athlete-village
For more information on the 2024 IPF World Bench Press Championships follow these two links: www.powerlifting.sport and www.ipfworlds.us
About Eleiko
Eleiko works to make people stronger, so they can perform better – in sports and in life. Since 1957, Eleiko has been a worldwide leader in international weightlifting, powerlifting and strength & conditioning communities. Eleiko is uniquely certified by the IWF, IPF and Para-Powerlifting federations. The products have been delivered to over 180 countries and are often seen at the world’s largest championships and in the most respected strength training facilities. More than 1,000 world records have been set with an Eleiko barbell. With quality, innovation, and customer service as guiding principles, Eleiko is the leading equipment provider and educator in strength. Headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden, Eleiko employs 200 people worldwide.