Anne Andres shared an emotional message after her performance on Sunday.
Transgender powerlifter Anne Andres set official and unofficial world records on Sunday. Andres shared an emotional message on social media following her victory.
Andres, a 40-year-old powerlifter, competed in the Canadian Powerlifting Union’s 2023 Western Canadian Championship in Manitoba. She won gold overall and set a new national record with her combined total across three lifts (bench press, squat, deadlift). She finished with a total of 597.5kg, which was over 200kg more than the woman who finished in second place.
Andres was victorious in the Masters division for those between ages 40 and 50. They also lift raw in this division without the use of squat suits. This was the 10th victory in women’s powerlifting for Andres.
“Today I did some lifting. Not just some lifting. I got to lift with friends from across Canada. Friends who welcome me and love me and want me to be there. Friends who support trying to be the best me.”
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“Keep in mind I turned 40 a week ago so suddenly being master 1 is kind of hollow. That in mind, I got every masters record and two unofficial world masters records. I don’t care about records. I care about being there with my friends.”
Canadian Powerlifting Union Update Trans Inclusion Policy
The topic of transgender athletes in powerlifting has sparked much conversation and controversy recently. This has prompted many organizations to discuss rule changes.
Recently, the Canadian Powerlifting Union updated their policy, which now emphasizes that surgery, hormone therapy, and a doctor’s note would be required for trans athletes to compete in the category consistent with ID.
“Trans athletes should be able to participate in the gender with which they identify, regardless of whether or not they have undergone hormone therapy.”
Anne Andres took to social media last week to discuss her feeling on the new policy from Canada.
“I had no idea this was going to happen. I don’t know who set it up.
I love you so very much Canada powerlifting women. It’s because of you that I know I can keep going.”
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Anne Andres will continue to compete and build n her records in the Masters division of powerlifting moving forward.
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