An unprecedented competition took place at the Universidad del Desarrollo , where more than 500 students took part in the first university powerlifting tournament: the UDD Push Pull powered by ILUS Fitness .
Organized in conjunction with ILUS Fitness , the event brought together 30 students from different majors , who competed in two key powerlifting disciplines: bench press and deadlift .
👉 See the photos of the tournament here.
Professional equipment, real competition
The tournament featured high-standard implementation:
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ILUS Combo Rack
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ILUS Deadlift Bar
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Iron ILUS Calibrated Discs
Each participant was able to demonstrate their strength, technique, and commitment to training, competing with tools used by high-performance athletes.
Outstanding athletes in attendance
Two national powerlifting icons and ILUS ambassadors were present at the event:
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🏋️ Nicolás “Power Noni” Villalobos , national record holder and international competitor.
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🥈 Javier Jiménez , silver medalist at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games.
Both not only accompanied the day, but also trained alongside the students , motivating with closeness and inspiration.
"This tournament demonstrated the interest generated by powerlifting in Chile. Count on us, we'll keep going all out," Villalobos commented.
Highlighted results
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Arantzazu Goitía , women's champion, added 171,228 DOTS points , with three successful lifts in deadlift (80, 90, 110 kg) and two valid lifts in bench press (50 and 55 kg).
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Mateo Ávila , the best male performer, achieved 218,508 DOTS points with a total of six successful attempts:
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Bench press: 100, 105 and 110 kg
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Deadlift: 220, 223.5 and 242.5 kg
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Both were awarded ILUS products and special recognition for their outstanding performance.
More than competition: community
"This event was not only a sporting milestone, but also a reflection of the spirit of camaraderie, self-improvement, and teamwork that characterizes us," said Álvaro Flores , UDD Sports and Culture Coordinator.
He also highlighted that the value of ILUS Fitness goes beyond the equipment :
“The real contribution was introducing students to healthy living and creating a happy and motivated community around sports.”
A sign of things to come
Joaquín Castro , Marketing Manager of ILUS Fitness, shared his vision:
“This is just the beginning. We've been working with the university since November, and today we confirm that meaningful sports experiences can indeed be created at the university level. We're going for more: for powerlifting, for exercise, and for a healthy environment in every sense.”
Will it be repeated?
With the success of this first edition, the Push Pull powered by ILUS Fitness promises to become a tradition . New dates are already planned at other universities, with the goal of expanding powerlifting , strengthening the commitment to an active lifestyle, and continuing to build community through sports.
💪 At ILUS Fitness, we don't just make machines. We create experiences that inspire you to lift harder, live healthier, and grow as a community.
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