The European Powerlifting Federation and the Swedish Powerlifting Federation hosted in Eskilstuna (Sweden) the European Powerlifting Championships equipped with masters from July 6 to 10, 2022. They consist of three movements: squat, bench press and deadlift. 134 athletes (86 men and 48 women) participated in this championship and the coveted medals. The Cubzaguaise Flo Leccese competed in Master 2 – of 69 kg where she predicted a 5e place… but in squat, she broke her record with 147.5 kg. It’s off to a good start for the Frenchwoman who is now aiming for the podium. After good performances: 90 kg in bench press and 135 kg in deadlift, Flo is propelled to third place in the general classification with a title of vice European champion in bench press and a bronze medal in squat. Overall (3 events) final, a third place behind the Norwegian with barely 13.5 kg difference. Flo Leccese is now part of the leading pack. The podium is therefore Norway, England and France. In a month it will be Budapest and the European Championships in bench press and bench press for Mélisa Meunier and Flo Leccese with many opponents for the podium.
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