Catherine Gagné

IPF Open Classic World Championship
2024 - 52kg - 7th

CPU Open Classic National Championship
2024 - 52kg - Gold
2023 - 52kg - Bronze

Best Lifts
Classic Squat - 171kg
Classic Bench Press - 90kg
Classic Deadlift - 182.5kg
Classic Total - 443.5kg

Biography
I discovered powerlifting when I was 26 years old and I have been passionate about it since then. One day, I met a coach in a local gym where I was training and he introduce me to powerlifting.  I started training on my own, doing the squat, bench and deadlift and found I really liked it. In 2021 I registered for my first meet and after that first meet, I knew I found something I could not let go of and my adventure continued.

Now here I am preparing myself for the Open Classic World Championship 2024 in Lithuania in a few weeks.  This is my biggest accomplishment to date as an athlete and it's one more step toward my goals in this sport. I am training now at the gym Le Podium and I have two wonderful coaches Nicolas Déry and Abdellah Hassar.

I am thankful for my family who support me in this sport.  I compete in the open 52kg class. I am 30 years old, from Quebec city, but I am of Asian origin.

What is your favourite lifting memory?
Every time I get a personal record becomes part of my favourite lifting memories.

What is one piece of advice you have for up and coming athletes getting into strength training or strength sport?
Powerlifting is a great sport to learn about yourself and surpass your limits.  It is important to go step by step to achieve your goals.

What is your favourite lift or event?
Squat.

What is your favourite product and why?
10mm Belt
The support I get from this belt is great.

What 3 other items are your go to and why?
Powerlifting Knee Sleeves
Flexible Small Wrist Wraps
Socks
I use these for training all the time.

What colourway is your favourite and why?
Momentum
I like the design and look of the black and white together.

Why do you believe SBD is the gear all athletes should use?
It is very high quality and lifting with the gear feels good.