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'''Michael Hall''' (born October 3, 1956) is a retired American [[powerlifter]], who is perhaps best known for being a pioneer of the drug-free movement in powerlifting. Hall is considered the first African American Super Heavyweight powerlifter to win a World Powerlifting Championship.<ref name="HAttack">{{cite web |url=https://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/26835 |accessdate=4 November 2018|title=Legendary Mike Hall Recovering From Heart Attack}}</ref>
'''Michael Hall''' (born October 3, 1956) is a retired American [[powerlifter]], who is perhaps best known for being a pioneer of the drug-free movement in powerlifting. Hall is considered the first African American Super Heavyweight powerlifter to win a World Powerlifting Championship.<ref name="HAttack2">{{cite news |title=Sean talks with the World’s Strongest Drug-Free Man, Mike Hall |url=http://www.delmarvalife.com/delmarvalife/trending/sean-talks-worlds-strongest-drug-free-man-mike-hall/ |work=WBOC |date=13 February 2015|accessdate=4 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="HAttack">{{cite web |url=https://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/26835 |accessdate=4 November 2018|title=Legendary Mike Hall Recovering From Heart Attack}}</ref>


Hall succeeded in setting numerous American Drug Free Powerlifting Association (ADFPA), American and National records in all three lifts, as well as the total.<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship">{{cite web |title=User:Mike Hall |url=https://www.openpowerlifting.org/u/mikehall |website=OpenPowerlifting |accessdate=12 September 2018}}</ref><ref name="ADFPAList"></ref> In addition, he won both the ADFPA and United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) nationals several times during the same year<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="USPF1989"></ref>. He was also the first superheavyweight lifter to win both the [[International Powerlifting Federation|IPF]] and the [[World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation|WDFPF]] World Championships<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="1990WDFPF"></ref>. At the 1987 IPF World Championships, Hall officially became the first American lifter to squat 900lbs (409kg) and break the 2200lbs (1000kg) total under drug tested conditions<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="PanAm1987"></ref>.
Hall succeeded in setting numerous American Drug Free Powerlifting Association (ADFPA), American and National records in all three lifts, as well as the total.<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship">{{cite web |title=User:Mike Hall |url=https://www.openpowerlifting.org/u/mikehall |website=OpenPowerlifting |accessdate=12 September 2018}}</ref><ref name="ADFPAList"></ref> In addition, he won both the ADFPA and United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) nationals several times during the same year<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="USPF1989">">{{cite journal |last1=Lambert |first1=Mike |title=USPF Seniors July 1989 |journal=Powerlifting USA |date=14 July 1989 |volume=13 |issue=2 |page=9 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/146.pdf#page=6 |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref>. He was also the first superheavyweight lifter to win both the [[International Powerlifting Federation|IPF]] and the [[World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation|WDFPF]] World Championships<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="1990WDFPF"></ref>. At the 1987 IPF World Championships, Hall officially became the first American lifter to squat 900lbs (409kg) and break the 2200lbs (1000kg) total under drug tested conditions<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="PanAm1987">{{cite web |title=Pan-Am Championships/18 April 1987/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |url=https://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica/results/1987PanAmericanChampionshipResults.pdf |website=NAPF North American Powerlifting Federation |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref>.


He became the first ADFPA drug-free lifter in powerlifting history under drug tested conditions to<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref> [[bench press]] over 600 pounds, [[Squat (exercise)]] over 900 pounds and break the 2000, 2100, 2200 and 2300 pounds total without the use of [[Anabolic steroids]]”<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="ADFPAList"></ref><ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”>{{cite journal |last1=CSATARI |first1=JEFF |title=Strongest in the World, Naturally |journal=Boys' Life |date=1 September 1988 |volume=78 |issue=9 |pages=18-19 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2GYEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false#page=18 |accessdate=1 October 2018 |ref=ISSN 0006-8608}}</ref>. Hall, who claims God as his coach, is known as the "World’s Strongest Drug-Free Man"<ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”></ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hitch |first1=Lauren |title=Learning All About the World’s Strongest Drug-Free Man, Mike Hall |url=http://www.delmarvalife.com/delmarvalife/learning-all-about-the-worlds-strongest-drug-free-man-mike-hall |accessdate=12 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="Speaker1"></ref>. He has been highly decorated as one of the leading anti-drug role models in the United States<ref name="Speaker1"></ref>. In 1992 he appeared on a poster titled Natural Power, which is part of a campaign by the National Federation of High Schools to combat steroid and drug use. The posters were sent to 20,000 schools in the United States, reaching 11 million students<ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name="powerprofile"></ref>.
He became the first ADFPA drug-free lifter in powerlifting history under drug tested conditions to<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref> [[bench press]] over 600 pounds, [[Squat (exercise)]] over 900 pounds and break the 2000, 2100, 2200 and 2300 pounds total without the use of [[Anabolic steroids]]”<ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref><ref name="ADFPAList"></ref><ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”>{{cite journal |last1=CSATARI |first1=JEFF |title=Strongest in the World, Naturally |journal=Boys' Life |date=1 September 1988 |volume=78 |issue=9 |pages=18-19 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2GYEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false#page=18 |accessdate=1 October 2018 |ref=ISSN 0006-8608}}</ref>. Hall, who claims God as his coach, is known as the "World’s Strongest Drug-Free Man"<ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”></ref><ref name="DelmarvaLife1">{{cite news |last1=Hitch |first1=Lauren |title=Learning All About the World’s Strongest Drug-Free Man, Mike Hall |url=http://www.delmarvalife.com/delmarvalife/learning-all-about-the-worlds-strongest-drug-free-man-mike-hall |accessdate=12 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="Speaker1">{{cite web |last1=Larimer |first1=Terry |title=Powerlifter Proves He's A Hero Without Steroids |url=http://articles.mcall.com/1992-03-19/sports/2836429_1_drug-powerlifter-mike-hall |website=The Morning Call |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref>. He has been highly decorated as one of the leading anti-drug role models in the United States<ref name="Speaker1"></ref>. In 1992 he appeared on a poster titled Natural Power, which is part of a campaign by the National Federation of High Schools to combat steroid and drug use. The posters were sent to 20,000 schools in the United States, reaching 11 million students<ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name="powerprofile">{{cite journal |last1=Lambert |first1=Mike |title=Power Profile: Mike Hall as told by Mike Lambert, PlusA |journal=PowerliftingUSA |date=1 April 1990 |volume=13 |issue=9 |page=4 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/153.pdf#page=4 |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref>. Hall has never stopped traveling to various venues speaking to young people about the courage to be a natural champion.


==Background==
==Early Life==
Hall was born in [[Lewes, Delaware]] to Mary Magdalene Hall and John Westley. He graduated from [[Indian River High School (Delaware)|Indian River High School]], where he developed a passion for weightlifting and powerlifting. From 1973 until 1976, Hall served in the [[United States Marine Corps]].
Hall was born in [[Lewes, Delaware]] to Mary Magdalene Hall and John Westley. As a child, Mike Hall was picked on a lot while growing up in [[Dagsboro, Delaware]]<ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”></ref>. At age 12, Hall started lifting using a tree branch and old car rims.<ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”></ref> Hall could bench press 400lbs when he was 16.<ref name="BookWinning">{{cite book |last1=Bailes |first1=Julian |last2=McCloskey |first2=John |title=When Winning Costs Too Much: Steroids, Supplements and Scandal in Today's Sports |date=10 March 2005 |publisher=Taylor Trade Publishing |location=Lanham, MD 20706 |isbn=1-58979-179-7 |edition=2005 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SeJkW0KaC_AC&pg=PA287&lpg=PA287&dq=when+winning+costs+too+much+mike+hall&source=bl&ots=hdJUTrjJIK&sig=D3DVAXFjhvkmLOufJqkAR3g5HNM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipoKKQqNTeAhVyqlkKHXnfB54Q6A |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref> He graduated from [[Indian River High School (Delaware)|Indian River High School]], where he developed a passion for weightlifting and powerlifting. From 1974 until 1978, Hall served in the [[United States Marine Corps]].

Hall is married to Toni, with whom he has three children Renata, Briana, and Brittany.


In 1986, Hall opened up the Mike Hall Fitness Center. He closed the facility in 2002.
In 1986, Hall opened up the Mike Hall Fitness Center. He closed the facility in 2002.
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In 1992, Hall appeared on a poster titled Natural Power which was part of a campaign by the National Federation of High Schools to combat steroid and drug use.
In 1992, Hall appeared on a poster titled Natural Power which was part of a campaign by the National Federation of High Schools to combat steroid and drug use.


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In 2013, Hall suffered a heart attack and was admitted to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.<ref name="HAttack"></ref>


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==Personal Life==
Hall was featured in the book "When Winning Cost too Much".<ref name="BookWinning">{{cite book |last1=Bailes |first1=Julian |last2=McCloskey |first2=John |title=When Winning Costs Too Much: Steroids, Supplements and Scandal in Today's Sports |date=10 March 2005 |publisher=Taylor Trade Publishing |location=Lanham, MD 20706 |isbn=1-58979-179-7 |edition=2005 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SeJkW0KaC_AC&pg=PA287&lpg=PA287&dq=when+winning+costs+too+much+mike+hall&source=bl&ots=hdJUTrjJIK&sig=D3DVAXFjhvkmLOufJqkAR3g5HNM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipoKKQqNTeAhVyqlkKHXnfB54Q6A |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref>
Hall is married to his wife Toni and they have three beautiful girls, Renata, Briana, and Brittany. He is employed at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, in Princess Anne Md., as the Director and Fitness Specialist of the Health and Wellness Department<ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name="UMES">{{cite news |last1=Joseph |first1=Anthony |title=WORLD OF SPORTS-DRUG FREE CHAMPION |url=http://www.wrde.com/sports/8547.htm |accessdate=15 November 2018 |work=WRDE Coast TV |agency=Delmarva's Own NBC Station |date=4 October 2018}}</ref>.


In 2013, Hall suffered a Heart Attack and was admitted to Nanticoke Hospital <ref name="HAttack"></ref><ref name="HAttack2"></ref><ref name="DelmarvaLife1"></ref>.
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In 1996, Hall was inducted into Delaware’s Sports Hall of Fame.<ref>http://www.desports.org/inductees/1996/</ref>


==Powerlifting career==
During the mid-1970s, Hall became the all-marine Heavyweight-Powerlifting Champion several times. He was considered as one of the strongest marine in his time<ref name="DEHallOfFame">{{cite web |title=1996 Inductees |url=http://www.desports.org/inductees/1996/ |website=Delaware Sports Museum and Hall Of Fame |accessdate=14 September 2018}}</ref>.


==Personal records==
Shortly after Hall's honorable discharge from the service, he followed his father, John Westley Hall's, footsteps and became a long distance truck driver. However, Hall struggled to find peace as he constantly reflected back to the statement made by his captain: “You’ll never be a champion without steroids.” Hall had a goal and plan to be a World Powerlifting Champion and prove to youth that you don’t have to buy your muscles to be a champion.
Hall used his entire powerlifting career as a speaking platform. He spoke to the youth about the dangers of [[anabolic steroids]] and gave strength demonstration to schools, prisons, and churches while he competed in National and World championships. Although he was burning candles on both ends, his faith in God and his determination to succeed without steroids lifted him to heights, his size and strength alone could not reach.

Hall entered the National platform with the ADFPA in 1983. He won 2nd place in his first Nationals at the ADFPA Nationals in Allentown Pa. with 1862lbs (846kg)<ref name="ADFPA-1983">{{cite journal |title=A.D.F.P.A National Championship, July 29, 30, 31, Allentown, Pennsylvania |journal=Powerlifting USA |date=1 September 1983 |volume=7 |issue=3 |page=17 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/75.pdf#page=9 |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref> total while setting a National and American record in the deadlift. The following year, he went on to win the 1984 ADFPA Nationals setting an American and National record in the deadlift 722lbs(328kg) and total 2033lbs (924kg<ref name="ADFPA-1983"></ref>). Hall was credited for being the first ADFPA drug-free lifter to break the 2000lbs total at a National competition. His goal and mission was to be a World Champion in both World federations, International Powerlifting Federation and World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation (IPF/WDFPF). Unfortunately, the WDFPF was not formed until 1988. Hall decided, the only way he could compete in an IPF World Championships was by winning the United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) Senior Nationals. Although USPF Nationals did not drug test,<ref>{{cite web |title=United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) |url=https://www.powerliftingwatch.com/federations/uspf |website=Powerlifting Watch |accessdate=27 September 2018}}</ref> he knew he was a threat to top powerlifting totals set by lifters whose strength was increased by drugs almost 25 percent. Nonetheless, it was not about the top powerlifters, it was about the integrity of the sport and making an impact on our youth to stay drug-free.

In July of 1985, Hall participated in his first USPF Senior Nationals and took 3rd place in the SHW division behind the great [[Doyle Kenady]] and George Hector, Hall posted a 2171.5lbs (987kg) total. Two weeks later, Hall took 1st place at the <ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref>1985 ADFPA Nationals in Wilks Barre Pa. His winning lifts included squat 865lbs (393kg), bench press 578lbs(262.7kg), and his first attempt deadlift of 716lbs( 325kg), which barely missed 760lbs (345kg), while posting the highest ADFPA drug tested total 2160lbs (981kg) that broke the 2100-pound barrier. Powerlifting USA Magazine stated: "lifting this often and doing well is quite a challenge for a big man". Hall attempted the first 600lbs bench in ADFPA history on a fourth attempt and was good for 2300lbs total. During that time, there were a lot of discussions, from the fitness and powerlifting world, whether it was possible for a drug-free lifter to break the 2200lbs and 2300lbs total barrier. Later that same year, in November, Hall competed at the ADFPA Longhorn Open/Collegiate Powerlifting competition held by Dr. Terry and Jan Todd in Austin, Texas and shocked the powerlifting world by posting the highest total in history lifted by a drug-tested lifter. A record-breaking 2303lbs (1046,8kg ). His lifts consisted of 925lbs (420kg) squat w/wraps, 584lbs (265kg) Raw bench press and a 793lbs (360kg) Raw deadlift. He officially became the first lifter in ADFPA history and the first man to break the 2200 and 2300-pound barrier without the aid of Anabolic steroids. In addition, Hall set an American and unofficial world record in all three lifts and total.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Groller |first1=Keith |title=35 years ago, the fight against steroids began in Allentown |url=http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-spt-around-the-valley-201805-story.html |website=The Morning Call |accessdate=27 September 2018}}</ref> Hall ranked second in the top 100 Super heavyweight division.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Powerlifting USA Magazine Top 100 SHW/125+ kg |journal=POWERLISFTING USA |date=April 1986 |volume=9 |issue=9 |page=36 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/105.pdf#page=17 |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref>

In April of 1986, Hall won the super heavyweight division in the ADFPA North American Powerlifting competition in Wilkes-Barre, Pa<ref name="Wilkes-Barre">{{cite journal |title=ADFPA North Americans 5, 6 April 86 - Wilkes-Barre, PA: Super Heavy Wt. |journal=POWERLIFTING USA |date=1 July 1986 |volume=9 |issue=12 |page=47 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/108.pdf#page=19 |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref>. Hall was looking for a 2350 total, but was not quite there. He squatted 905lbs<ref name="Wilkes-Barre"></ref> missing 940lbs twice. He totaled 2250lbs<ref name="Wilkes-Barre"></ref> and became the first ADFPA lifter in history to officially bench press 600lbs <ref name="Wilkes-Barre"></ref>(272.7kg) drug free. In the 1988 Boys Life Magazine, Dennis Brady, the president of the American Drug-free Powerlifting Association at that time quoted, "Mike Hall is an unusual drug-free lifter, and He’s able to compete with anyone”<ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”></ref>. In July of 1986, Hall returned to the USPF Senior National platform and shared the platform alone<ref name="USPF1986">{{cite journal |title=U.S.P.F. SENIORS Report |journal=POWERLIFTING USA |date=1 September 1986 |volume=10 |issue=2 |page=12 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/110.pdf#page=6 |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=U.S.P.F. SENIORS Report |journal=POWERLIFTING USA |date=1 September 1986 |volume=10 |issue=2 |page=12 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/110.pdf |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=A.D.F.P.A. Top 20 125+kg SHW |journal=POWERLIFTING USA |date=1 September 1986 |volume=10 |issue=2 |page=55 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/110.pdf#page=23 |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref>. A small caption in the Powerlifting USA magazine read, “Why was he unopposed” <ref name="USPF1986"></ref>, Nonetheless, Hall posted an easy 2265lbs (1029.5kg) total which ultimately secured him a spot to represent the United States in his first IPF World Championships later in November. Two weeks after the USPF victory, Hall competed in ADFPA Nationals in San Jose California and took first place at the ADFPA with a 2232lbs (1014.5kg) total with a close miss with a 942lbs (9428.1kg), but he set a National bench press record of 617lbs(280.4kg). In November 1986, Hall entered his first IPF World Championships in The Hague, Holland<ref name="Gold1">{{cite journal |title=I.P.F. Worlds/13-16 Nov 86/ The Hague, Holland |journal=POWERLIFTING USA |date=1 January 1987 |volume=10 |issue=6 |pages=9 - 10 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/114.pdf#page=6 |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="Big-Man">{{cite journal |title=Everybody wanted to see Mike Hall, and the Big Man didn't disappoint them |journal=POWERLIFTING USA |date=1 January 1987 |volume=10 |issue=6 |page=10 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/114.pdf#page=7 |accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref>. Despite experiencing severe jet lag and travelers upset stomach, Hall won the gold with a 2160lb (9818kg) total.<ref name="Gold1"></ref><ref name="Big-Man"></ref>.

In 1986, Hall posted the highest drug tested total (981.8kg) at a IPF World Championships. The IPF began drug testing in 1983<ref name="effectsOfPeds">{{cite web |last1=Easter |first1=Michael |title=What Powerlifting Tells Us About The Effects Of PEDs |url=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/what-powerlifting-tells-us-about-the-effects-of-peds/ |website=FiveThirtyEight |accessdate=2 October 2018}}</ref>. In 1983, [[Bill Kazmaier]] posted a total of 975kg, Lee Moran in 1984 had posted a total of 977.5kg, and in 1984 George Hector posted a total of 947.5kg total<ref name='IPF1'>{{cite web |title=WORLD MEN'S POWERLIFTING 1974 - 1987 |url=https://www.powerlifting-ipf.com/championships/results/1974-1987-world-men.html |website=IPF International Powerlifting Federation |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref>.
[[Image:HomeOfWorldsStrongestDrugFreeMan.jpg|right|upright|Picture by James M. Glovier. Dagsboro Road Sign: Home of Mike Hall - The World's Strongest Drug Free Man]]

In April of 1987, Hall won the gold medal while representing the United States at the Pan-Am Powerlifting Championships in Ontario, Canada with a 2221lbs (1009.5kg) total<ref name="PanAm1987">{{cite web |title=Pan-Am Championships/18 April 1987/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |url=https://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica/results/1987PanAmericanChampionshipResults.pdf |website=NAPF North American Powerlifting Federation |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref>. Hall returned to the 1987 USPF Senior Nationals scene in July, and posted a 2210lbs (1004.5) total defeating OD Wilson and Vic Kennedy for first place<ref name="USPF071987">{{cite web |last1=Kravtsov |first1=Pete |title=USPF Men's Senior Nationals 1987 |url=http://en.allpowerlifting.com/results/WPF/USPF/1987/mens-senior-nationals/ |website=ALLPOWERLIFTING.COM |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="mhallrecords">{{cite web |title=Hall, Mike |url=http://en.allpowerlifting.com/lifters/USA/Hall-Mike-7494/ |website=ALLPOWERLIFTING.COM |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref>. Due to his busy speaking schedule with schools<ref name="Speaker2">{{cite web |last1=Bozzini |first1=Dani |title=Local legend hopes to inspire youth to follow their dreams |url=https://www.wmdt.com/2018/02/local-legend-hopes-to-inspire-youth-to-follow-their-dreams/ |website=47abc |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref><ref name="Speaker1">{{cite web |last1=Larimer |first1=Terry |title=Powerlifter Proves He's A Hero Without Steroids |url=http://articles.mcall.com/1992-03-19/sports/2836429_1_drug-powerlifter-mike-hall |website=The Morning Call |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Frederick |first1=Cindy |title=World's strongest does it naturally |url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/archives/article_9e777355-8f7f-5f4d-bb9c-34f1835636be.html |website=Daily Collegian |accessdate=3 October 2018}}</ref>, Hall decided not to defend his title at the ADFPA Nationals that year. At the 1987 IPF World Championship in Oslo, Norway, Hall took second place<ref name='IPF1'></ref> behind Sweden’s Lars Noren, with a 2210lbs (1004.5) total, and he became the first American lifter to break the 900lbs (409kg) squat and 2200lbs total drug tested.


In April 1988 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hall entered the Budweiser Record Breaker meet. Although a lot of tension was present at the meet during his drug-free presence, the children at St. Jude Hospital embraced the gentle giant. The judges turned down both of Hall's squats, but he still posted a 2270.7lbs(1032.1)<ref name="HawaiiBud">{{cite journal |last1=Lambert |first1=Mike |title=Hawaii Budweiser World Record Breakers Meet |journal=Powerlifting USA |date=8 April 1988 |volume=11 |issue=11 |pages=4-5 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/131.pdf#page=4 |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref> total winning over Antony Clark and James Mersberg. Hall returned to the 1988 USPF Senior Nationals but was disappointed in the outcome after the inaccurate weigh-in. The decision was made that he received second place although; both Wilson and Hall came up with the exact same total<ref name="1988USPF">{{cite journal |last1=Lambert |first1=Mike |title=USPF Senior Nationals |journal=Powerlifting USA |date=9 July 1988 |volume=12 |issue=2 |page=8 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/134.pdf}}</ref>. October 25, 1988, in San Diego California, Hall made history by competing at the first World Corporate Games and winning the Gold with a 2160lbs (982kg) total. The night preceding the ADFPA Lifetime Drug-Free Nationals in Tempe, Arizona, Hall spoke to 8000 kids during a “Say No to Drugs” seminar and lifting exhibition. While squatting at the exhibition, due to limited equipment, Hall injured his hand returning the bar back in the rack<ref name="powerprofile">{{cite journal |last1=Lambert |first1=Mike |title=Power Profile: Mike Hall as told by Mike Lambert, PlusA |journal=PowerliftingUSA |date=1 April 1990 |volume=13 |issue=9 |page=4 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/153.pdf#page=4 |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref>. He showed definite signs of the 2400 plus total despite it all. Hall, at that time, posted the highest drug tested total ever lifted by an American Superheavyweight lifter with 2336.9lbs (1062kg)

On July 1989, Hall took first place in the USPF Senior National with a 2232lbs (1014.5kg) total<ref name="USPF1989">{{cite journal |last1=Lambert |first1=Mike |title=USPF Seniors July 1989 |journal=Powerlifting USA |date=14 July 1989 |volume=13 |issue=2 |page=9 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/146.pdf#page=6 |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref>. Two weeks later, he repeated his success in Wilkes Barre Pa, by defending his ADFPA national title. His winning total was an impressive 2281lbs (1037.1kg)<ref name="ADFPA1989">{{cite journal |last1=Lambert |first1=Mike |title=USPF Seniors July 1989 |journal=Powerlifting USA |date=14 July 1989 |volume=13 |issue=2 |page=15 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/146.pdf#page=9 |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref>. Later, Hall was also chosen to represent the United States in the WDFPF World Championships in Meaux, France. While training for the 1989 IPF World Championships in November, he experienced severe nerve and neck pain, in which Hall was later diagnosed with severe [[cervical spinal stenosis]]. Finally, he decided to wait for surgery until after the IPF Worlds in November and WDFPF Worlds in France. At the IPF World Championships in Canada, Powerlifting USA said, "Hall was expected to have smooth sailing but dark clouds threatened when the 397 pounder injured himself in the squat". He only made his opener in the bench 523lbs (237.7kg) and on his opening deadlift; it was clear that something was wrong with Mike. Even the warm-up room 225lbs gave him pain. Hall could not budge his second attempt off of the floor because of the pain he was experiencing. Mike Lambert, editor of Powerlifting USA Magazine quoted, "Few people realized the intensity of Mike's effort to win the super heavy title at the fantastic IPF Worlds in Canada<ref name="powerprofile"></ref><ref name="IPFCanada"></ref>". His title was in danger and he thought of all the kids that heard his drug free message, "drug free is the champion way". Hall prayed, and he felt no pain until after the 705lbs deadlift he needed was successfully completed. An American hero, Hall won both the IPF World Championships in November 1989 and WDFPF World Championships in 1990. Despite his complicated injuries, (ruptured disk, torn oblique muscle and neck injury) Hall set a new WDFPF world bench press of 529lbs (240.4kg)<ref name="IPFCanada">{{cite journal |title=Notes on 89 IPF championships |journal=Powerlifting USA |date=13 November 1985 |volume=13 |issue=6 |page=11 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/150.pdf#page=5 |accessdate=9 October 2018}}</ref>. After the WDFPF Worlds, he had hoped to return to the iron game, but his injuries became a thorn in his side. In 1991, Hall retired from the lifting platform.

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===Personal records===
'''Equipped'''
'''Equipped'''
* [[Squat (exercise)|Squat]] – 931 lb (422 kg)<ref name="adfpadrugfreenationals">{{cite web |url=https://www.openpowerlifting.org/m/plusa/1989-05-03-A |website=Open Powerlifting |accessdate=4 November 2018 |title=ADFPA Lifetime Drug Free Nationals}}</ref><ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref>
* [[Squat (exercise)|Squat]] – 931 lb (422 kg)<ref name="adfpadrugfreenationals">{{cite web |url=https://www.openpowerlifting.org/m/plusa/1989-05-03-A |website=Open Powerlifting |accessdate=4 November 2018 |title=ADFPA Lifetime Drug Free Nationals}}</ref><ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref>
* [[Bench press]] – 633 lb (287 kg)<ref name="adfpadrugfreenationals"></ref><ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref>
* [[Bench press]] – 633 lb (287 kg)<ref name="adfpadrugfreenationals"></ref><ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref>
* [[Deadlift]] – 771 lb (350 kg)<ref name="adfpadrugfreenationals"></ref><ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref>
* [[Deadlift]] – 771 lb (350 kg)<ref name="adfpadrugfreenationals"></ref><ref name="WorldPowerliftingChampionship"></ref>

==Measurements==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Mike's Measurements<ref name="powerprofile"></ref><ref name=”strongestdoesitnaturally”></ref>
|-
|Height: 6’2
|-
|Weight: 370-400lbs
|-
|Upper Arm: 24”
|-
|Chest: 64”
|-
|Neck: 23”
|-
|Calves: 22”
|-
|Forearms: 18”
|-
|Thighs: 35”
|-
|Waist: 51”
|-
|Only a Texas Tee XXXXXXL was comfortable for Hall.
|}


==Competition results==
==Competition results==
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*'''1990 WDFPF World Championships 1st<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Petroff |first1=John |title=WDFPF World Championship |journal=PowerliftingUSA |date=1 Sep 1990 |volume=14 |issue=2 |page=4 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/158.pdf#page=4 |accessdate=12 November 2018}}</ref>, ''' &ndash; SHW-Class (Meaux, France)
*'''1990 WDFPF World Championships 1st<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Petroff |first1=John |title=WDFPF World Championship |journal=PowerliftingUSA |date=1 Sep 1990 |volume=14 |issue=2 |page=4 |url=https://www.benchpresschampion.com/BIBLIO/PowerliftingUSA/158.pdf#page=4 |accessdate=12 November 2018}}</ref>, ''' &ndash; SHW-Class (Meaux, France)
:-Squat: 804lbs(365kg), Bench: 529lbs (240kg), Deadlift: 550lbs (250kg), Total: 1883lbs (855kg)
:-Squat: 804lbs(365kg), Bench: 529lbs (240kg), Deadlift: 550lbs (250kg), Total: 1883lbs (855kg)

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In 2013, Hall suffered a heart attack and was admitted to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.<ref name="HAttack"></ref>

Hall was featured in the book "When Winning Cost too Much".<ref name="BookWinning"></ref>

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In 1996, Hall was inducted into Delaware’s Sports Hall of Fame.<ref>http://www.desports.org/inductees/1996/</ref>




==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:05, 15 November 2018

Mike Hall
Born
Mike Hall

(1956-10-03) October 3, 1956 (age 68)
United States Lewes, Delaware
StatusRetired 1991
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipAmerican
Occupation(s)Powerlifter, Motivational Speaker
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
SpouseToni Hall
Children3
Competition record
Powerlifting
Representing  United States
IPF World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 The Hague +125kg
Silver medal – second place 1987 Fredrikstad +125kg
Gold medal – first place 1989 Sydney +125kg
Pan American Weightlifting Championships[1]
Gold medal – first place 1987 Hamilton +125kg
World Corporate Games[1]
Gold medal – first place 1988 +125kg
ADFPA National Championships[2]
2nd 1983 +125kg
1st 1984 +125kg
1st 1985 +125kg
1st 1986 +125kg
1st 1989 +125kg
USPF National Championships[1]
3rd 1985 +125kg
1st 1986 +125kg
1st 1987 +125kg
2nd 1988 +125kg
1st 1989 +125kg
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals[1]
1st 1989 +125kg
WDFPF World Championships[3]
1st 1990 +125kg

Michael Hall (born October 3, 1956) is a retired American powerlifter, who is perhaps best known for being a pioneer of the drug-free movement in powerlifting. Hall is considered the first African American Super Heavyweight powerlifter to win a World Powerlifting Championship.[4][5]

Hall succeeded in setting numerous American Drug Free Powerlifting Association (ADFPA), American and National records in all three lifts, as well as the total.[1][2] In addition, he won both the ADFPA and United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) nationals several times during the same year[1][6]. He was also the first superheavyweight lifter to win both the IPF and the WDFPF World Championships[1][3]. At the 1987 IPF World Championships, Hall officially became the first American lifter to squat 900lbs (409kg) and break the 2200lbs (1000kg) total under drug tested conditions[1][7].

He became the first ADFPA drug-free lifter in powerlifting history under drug tested conditions to[1] bench press over 600 pounds, Squat (exercise) over 900 pounds and break the 2000, 2100, 2200 and 2300 pounds total without the use of Anabolic steroids”[1][2][5][8]. Hall, who claims God as his coach, is known as the "World’s Strongest Drug-Free Man"[5][8][9][10]. He has been highly decorated as one of the leading anti-drug role models in the United States[10]. In 1992 he appeared on a poster titled Natural Power, which is part of a campaign by the National Federation of High Schools to combat steroid and drug use. The posters were sent to 20,000 schools in the United States, reaching 11 million students[5][11]. Hall has never stopped traveling to various venues speaking to young people about the courage to be a natural champion.

Early Life

Hall was born in Lewes, Delaware to Mary Magdalene Hall and John Westley. As a child, Mike Hall was picked on a lot while growing up in Dagsboro, Delaware[8]. At age 12, Hall started lifting using a tree branch and old car rims.[8] Hall could bench press 400lbs when he was 16.[12] He graduated from Indian River High School, where he developed a passion for weightlifting and powerlifting. From 1974 until 1978, Hall served in the United States Marine Corps.

In 1986, Hall opened up the Mike Hall Fitness Center. He closed the facility in 2002.

In 1990, then-Delaware Senator Joe Biden, proposed key legislation to address steroid use among athletes and student-athletes. Biden authorized legislation to make steroids a Schedule II substance drug. Biden stated Hall was an example of how an athlete does not have to use steroids to be a champion. He said, “ Mike Hall holds the current record of the most weight lifted by a drug-free lifter, a record he is proud to share with young athletes who think they need steroids to become a champion. I am proud of Mike Hall who is a native of Delaware.”[13]

In 1992, Hall appeared on a poster titled Natural Power which was part of a campaign by the National Federation of High Schools to combat steroid and drug use.


Personal Life

Hall is married to his wife Toni and they have three beautiful girls, Renata, Briana, and Brittany. He is employed at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, in Princess Anne Md., as the Director and Fitness Specialist of the Health and Wellness Department[5][14].

In 2013, Hall suffered a Heart Attack and was admitted to Nanticoke Hospital [5][4][9].


Personal records

Equipped

Measurements

Mike's Measurements[11][8]
Height: 6’2
Weight: 370-400lbs
Upper Arm: 24”
Chest: 64”
Neck: 23”
Calves: 22”
Forearms: 18”
Thighs: 35”
Waist: 51”
Only a Texas Tee XXXXXXL was comfortable for Hall.

Competition results

  • 1983 ADFPA Nationals 2nd[1][2], –SHW-Class (Allentown, PA)
-Squat: 683lbs (310.4kg), Bench 485lbs (220.4kg), Deadlift: 722lbs (328.1kg) Total: 1862lbs (846kg)
  • 1984 ADFPA Nationals 1st[1][2], –SHW-Class (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
-Squat: 782lbs (355.4kg), Bench: 529lbs (240.1kg), Deadlift: 722lbs (328.1kg), Total: 2033lbs (846kg)
  • 1985 ADFPA Nationals 1st][1][2], –SHW-Class (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
-Squat: 865lbs (393.3kg), Bench: 578lbs (263kg), Deadlift: 716.5lbs (325.6kg), Total: 2160lbs (981kg)
  • 1985 ADFPA Longhorn Powerlifting 1st[16], –SHW-Class (Austin, TX)
-Squat: 925lbs (420.4kg), Bench: 584lbs (265.4kg), Deadlift: 793lbs (360.4kg), Total: 2303lbs (1046.8kg)
  • 1985 USPF Senior Nationals 3rd[1][17], –SHW-Class (Chicago, IL)
-Squat: 832lbs (378.2kg), Bench: 573.2lbs (260.5kg), Deadlift: 766.1lbs (348.2kg), Total: 2171.5lbs (987kg)
  • 1986 ADFPA North American Championships 1st[18], –SHW-Class (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
-Squat: 905lbs (411kg), Bench: 600lbs (272.7kg), Deadlift: 745lbs (338.6kg), Total: 2250lbs (1022.7kg)
  • 1986 IPF Men’s World Powerlifting Championships 1st[1], –SHW-Class (The Hague, Netherlands)
-Squat: 876.3lbs (398.3kg), Bench: 600lbs (272.7kg), Deadlift: 722lbs (328.1kg), Total: 2160.5lbs (981kg)
  • 1986 USPF Senior National 1st[1], –SHW-Class (Chicago, IL)
-Squat: 909.4lbs (413.3kg), Bench: 600.7lbs (273kg), Deadlift: 755lbs (343.1kg) Total: 2265lbs (1029kg)
  • 1987 NAPF Pan American Powerlifting 1st[1][7], –SHW-Class (Ontario, Canada)
-Squat: 903.9lbs,(410kg), Bench: 567.6lbs, (258kg), Deadlift:749.5lbs (340.6kg), Total: 2221lbs (1009.5kg)
  • 1987 USPF Senior Nationals 1st[1][19], –SHW-Class (Chicago, Illinois)
-Squat: 903lbs,(410kg), Bench: 562lbs, (255kg), Deadlift,744lbs (338kg), Total: 2210lbs (1004.5)
  • 1987 IPF World Championships 2nd[1][20], – SHW-Class (Oslo, Norway)
-Squat: 903lbs,(410kg), Bench: 562lbs, (255kg), Deadlift,744lbs (338kg), Total: 2210lbs (1004.5)
  • 1988 Budweiser World Record Breaker 1st[1][21], – SHW-Class (Honolulu, Hawaii)
-Squat: 881lbs, (400.4kg), Bench: 622.8lbs (282.7kg), Deadlift: 766.1 (348kg), Total: 2270.7lbs (1032.1)
  • 1988 USPF Senior Nationals (tied for 1st)[1][22], – SHW-Class (Las, Vegas NV)
-Squat: 925.9lbs,(420.8kg), Bench:562.1lbs (255kg), Deadlift: 738lbs (335kg), Total 2226.6lbs ( 1012kg)
  • 1988 USPF World Corporate Games 1st[1][23], – SHW-Class (California)
-Squat: 837.7lbs, (380.7kg), Bench: 567.6lbs (258kg), Deadlift: 755lbs (343kg) Total: 2160.5lbs (982kg)
  • 1989 ADFPA Lifetime Drug Free Nationals 1st[1][24], – SHW-Class ( Tempe, Arizona )
-Squat: 931lbs 423kg), Bench: 633lbs (287kg), Deadlift: 771 pounds (350.4kg), Total: 2336.9lbs (1062kg)
  • 1989 USPF Senior Nationals 1st[1][25], – SHW-Class (Las, Vegas NV)
-Squat: 903.9lbs (410.8kg), Bench: 573.2lbs (260.5kg), Deadlift: 755lbs (343kg), Total: 2232lbs (1014.5kg)
  • 1989 ADFPA Nationals 1st[1][26], – SHW-Class (Wilkes barre Pa.)
-Squat 909.4lbs (413.3kg), Bench: 622.8lbs (282.7kg), Deadlift: 749.5lbs (340.6kg), Total: 2281lbs (1037.1kg)
  • 1989 IPF World Championships 1st[27], – SHW-Class (Nova Scotia, Canada)
-Squat: 870.8lbs (395kg), Bench: 523.6lbs (238kg), Deadlift: 705lbs (320kg), Total: 2099.9 (954.5kg)
  • 1990 WDFPF World Championships 1st[28], – SHW-Class (Meaux, France)
-Squat: 804lbs(365kg), Bench: 529lbs (240kg), Deadlift: 550lbs (250kg), Total: 1883lbs (855kg)

In 2013, Hall suffered a heart attack and was admitted to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.[5]

Hall was featured in the book "When Winning Cost too Much".[12]

In 1996, Hall was inducted into Delaware’s Sports Hall of Fame.[29]


References

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  4. ^ a b "Sean talks with the World's Strongest Drug-Free Man, Mike Hall". WBOC. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
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  6. ^ ">Lambert, Mike (14 July 1989). "USPF Seniors July 1989" (PDF). Powerlifting USA. 13 (2): 9. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Pan-Am Championships/18 April 1987/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada" (PDF). NAPF North American Powerlifting Federation. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  8. ^ a b c d e CSATARI, JEFF (1 September 1988). "Strongest in the World, Naturally". Boys' Life. 78 (9): 18–19. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  9. ^ a b Hitch, Lauren. "Learning All About the World's Strongest Drug-Free Man, Mike Hall". Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  10. ^ a b Larimer, Terry. "Powerlifter Proves He's A Hero Without Steroids". The Morning Call. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
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  12. ^ a b Bailes, Julian; McCloskey, John (10 March 2005). When Winning Costs Too Much: Steroids, Supplements and Scandal in Today's Sports (2005 ed.). Lanham, MD 20706: Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 1-58979-179-7. Retrieved 9 October 2018.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
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  14. ^ Joseph, Anthony (4 October 2018). "WORLD OF SPORTS-DRUG FREE CHAMPION". WRDE Coast TV. Delmarva's Own NBC Station. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
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  16. ^ "Some tremendous lifting" (PDF). Powerlifting USA. 9 (No.7): 5. 1 February 1986. Retrieved 9 November 2018. {{cite journal}}: |issue= has extra text (help)
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  18. ^ "ADFPA April 1986" (PDF). Powerlifting USA. 9 (12): 19. 1 July 1986. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  19. ^ "USPF Men's Senior Nationals 1987". Allpowerlifint.com. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  20. ^ "World Men's Powerlifting 1974 - 1987". International Powerlifting Federation. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  21. ^ "USPF Budweiser World Record Breakers". Open Powerlifting. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  22. ^ "USPF Senior Nationals, 1988-07-09, USA-NV, Las Vegas". Open Powerlifting. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  23. ^ "USPF World Corporate Games". Open Powerlifting. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  24. ^ "ADFPA Lifetime Drug Free Nationals 1989-02-25, USA-AZ, Tempe". Open Powerlifting. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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  27. ^ "IPF M&W World Powerlifting Championships". Allpowerlifting.com. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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  29. ^ http://www.desports.org/inductees/1996/
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