Guyana lifted off its campaign at the 2026 International Powerlifting Federation World Masters Championships in Reno, Nevada, USA in fantastic style when 74-year-old debutant Frank Tucker (93kg Masters 4 Division) not just set a new South American Squat, Deadlift and Total records but ended with a perfect 9 for 9 attempts on day one.

Frank Tucker showing his medal


Tucker, who would also be competing in the equipped segment of these championships, next week, powered to three (3) silver medals and one (1) bronze to see Guyana off to a sparkling start.

Frank Tucker at the presentation



His first squat attempt was 80.0kg but he made a giant jump up by 27.5kg for his second attempt which broke the previousSouth American record of 105.kg held by Vera Angel of Argentina with a 107.5kg effort. He further increased the numbers with a successful third attempt of 115.0kg to lock in the silver medal.

Solid performance from Frank Tucker on debut at World Masters.



His best Benchpress 80.0kg landed him the bronze medal while his best deadlift of 157.5kg (South American record) which saw his him achieving a total of 352.5kg (South American record), racking in silver medals in both instances.

Taking overall gold was USA’s Robert Moore who also won the Squat and Benchpress. His countryman, Phillip Rosenstern could not earn a total due to him failing his three Squat attempts. He, however, took the Deadlift gold Benchpress silver.

In the M4 team competition, Guyana ended seventh of ten nations and ahead of Spain, India and Australia, USA won.

Next up for Guyana is Roger Rogers on Sunday in the 120kg M2 class against seven (7) athletes from six nations.