Power Weightlifter

Inducted into the Weightlifting Hall of Fame: November 26, 2021 Alvin Chustz was born in New Roads, Louisiana. As a young child he developed a preoccupation with physical strength. He was always trying to lift heavy objects and read any magazine article that dealt with strength. The first time he saw a set of weights … Read more

Inducted into the Weightlifting Hall of Fame: November 26, 2021 In 1959, Dick and his younger brother joined Mike’s Gym, and it was there that his interest in weightlifting began. At this time some of the best lifters in the area were also at Mike’s Gym, and there he met Mike Stansbury, Walter Imahara, Red Lerille, Mike Thompson, Gene Hebert, and Jimmy … Read more

Inducted into the Louisiana Weightlifting Hall of Fame: November 26, 2021 Walter Imahara was arguably the most decorated athlete in the history of the university. He was the first Asian to attend the university in the mid-1950s and graduated with a degree in horticulture in 1960. At his university graduation President Fletcher handed him his … Read more

Inducted into the Louisiana Weightlifting Hall of Fame: November 26, 2021 Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on November 17, 1930, Mike Stansbury was instrumental in the development of weight training, Olympic weightlifting and body building in Louisiana. As a result, the whole approach to athletic training was revolutionized. He attended Abbeville High School where he was … Read more

Inducted into the Weightlifting Hall of Fame: November 26, 2021 Aloysius “Rollie” Andre was born in New Roads, Louisiana. Andre attended Catholic High of Point Coupee in New Roads, Louisiana until 1954.  While in high school, he was in the Army National Guard. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and … Read more

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