Robert Cortes passes on

Robert Cortes one of the pioneers of modern powerlifting has passed away on January 24th in Orange, California. Robert Cortes is currently credited on the Powerlifting Watch 60+ Raw 148lb. class all time deadlift record. Robert's powerlifting can be traced back to the 60's and it has been said that one reason the master's division was created was due to Robert having to compete (and often placing) against younger lifters such as a young Mike Bridges, and a young Rickey Dale Cain to list just a few.







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