Birthdate: February 25, 1940
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Scranton, Pennsylvania United States
Died: January 23, 2007
Jim Williams was a highly respected professional powerlifter from the United States who competed before the International Powerlifting Federation was formed. In the early 1970s, he made a name for himself by setting national and global records in bench press under the Amateur Athletic Union. He holds the distinction of being the first person to bench press 300 kg in a competition, a remarkable achievement that left a lasting impact on the sport of powerlifting. Williams’ legacy and accomplishments serve as a source of inspiration for powerlifters around the world.
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