On This Day In Strength History

November 7, 1953 Paul Anderson officially makes a three-lift Olympic total of 1065, exceeding the 1063 total John Davis made at the 1951 Pan American Games in 1951. Up to this point, Anderson's best lifts were press 355, snatch 319-1/2, and clean & jerk 411. He also made a 700-pound deadlift using a reverse grip.

On This Day In Strength History

“Gymnastics and Athletic Club of Alsleben-on-the-
Saale” come into existence on November 5, 1896. It was
located in “Siebert’s Beer Hall.” Theodor Siebert became its first
chairman in 1897  In 1901 the weight
training section of the club broke away and established
an independent “strength sport club.” Here, the disciplines
typical of heavy training were pursued: weightlifting,
wrestling and feats of strength were all practiced.

On This Day In Strength History

On November 4, 1911 Karl Swoboda lifted 409.18 pounds in a continental and jerk.