NW Fitness Magazine Donna Lee Delleree

NW Fitness Magazine

Donna Lee Delleree

Some info on my 30 years in the sport of power-lifting and bodybuilding.

When I first started in 1981, there were only a handful of women in strength sports.   Bev Frances and Mary Jefferys were a couple of gals who come to mind in the early days.

My first power-lifting contest was in 1981 when living in Hawaii.   I set 3 state records after training 6 mo. at the Power Pit gym in Aiea, Hi.   After 3 years competing in Power-lifting, I entered a bodybuilding contest in the islands.   I won the Paradise Cup 1st and overall, in 1985.  The next year placed 3rd in the National Masters BB in Houston, TX.(1986)

I moved to WA. state in 1986 and continued to enter power-lifting and BB both.  Did a total of 70 contest in the 30 years.   All the power-lifting trophies were 1st places and bodybuilding was in the top 3.   Powelifting has always been my favorite of the two.

I became a USPF national judge in 1983.   Also became certified in APF and a World judge for WABDL. Did 30 years in the judges chair

Over the years in 3 federations and 3 weight classes I have set as many as 23 world records of which some still stand. Best lifts were, squat 405, bench 255, Dead Lift 423.
As a personal trainer of 25 years, I had the pleasure of training many people competing in BB and power-lifting and many more in general fitness.
In Nov of 2010 received the Hall of Fame award in LV at the Worlds WABDL contest.
Attached are a couple photo’s.  One as a BB and the other receiving the Hall of Fame award.
Donna Lee Delleree