Tucker breaks 3 South American records at World Masters Powerlifting Championships

– Claims 3 silver medals, 1 bronze in an impressive debut

Guyana’s Frank Tucker made an impressive debut at the 2026 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Masters Championships in Reno, Nevada, US, setting three South American records and securing four medals on the opening day of competition.

The 74-year-old, competing in the 93kg Masters Four division, established new continental records in the squat, deadlift and overall total while completing all nine of his attempts successfully.
Tucker finished with three silver medals and one bronze, giving Guyana a strong start to its campaign at the championships.
His performance in the squat was particularly impressive. After opening with 80kg, Tucker increased the weight to 107.5kg on his second attempt, surpassing the previous South American record of 105kg held by Argentina’s Vera Angel.
He then improved the record with a successful third attempt of 115kg, which secured him the silver medal in the discipline.
Tucker continued his medal-winning performance in the bench press, recording a best lift of 80kg to claim bronze.
He followed that performance with a successful deadlift of 157.5kg, establishing another South American record and earning his second silver medal.
His combined total of 352.5kg also established a new South American record and secured his third silver medal of the championships.
The US’s Robert Moore claimed the overall gold medal after also winning the squat and bench press events.
His compatriot, Phillip Rosenstern, secured gold in the deadlift and silver in the bench press but failed to register an overall total after three unsuccessful squat attempts.
Meanwhile, Guyana finished seventh among 10 nations in the Masters Four team standings, placing ahead of Spain, India and Australia. The US won the team competition.
Tucker is also scheduled to compete in the equipped segment of the championships next week.
Guyana’s campaign will continue on Sunday when Roger Rogers competes in the 120kg Masters Two division against seven other athletes representing six nations.