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Larry Pacifico
Larry Pacifico, founder of PACIFICO/POWER and Certified Master of Fitness Sciences, is a powerlifting icon and one of the most dominant strength athletes in history. He won nine consecutive IPF World Powerlifting Championships from 1971 to 1979, setting 54 world records across the 198 to 242-pound weight classes.
Renowned figures like Bill Kazmaier and Don Reinhoudt have praised Pacifico as a godlike figure in the sport, cementing his legacy as a true legend of powerlifting. His official best lifts include an 832-pound squat, 592-pound raw bench press, and 771-pound deadlift, with exhibition totals reaching 885 squat, 610 bench, and 815 deadlift—all without modern lifting gear.
In 1998, he was inducted into the York Barbell Hall of Fame for his impact on strength sports. Beyond the platform, Pacifico made national appearances as a color commentator for NBC and CBS, working alongside Bob Costas and Bryant Gumbel.
In the mid-1980s, Pacifico helped pioneer the personal training industry in the Miami Valley through his company, PACIFICO/POWER, which grossed nearly $1 million annually during the 1990s. His dual legacy in elite performance and fitness business innovation continues to inspire generations of lifters and trainers worldwide.
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