At 66, this B.C. powerlifter is setting records and says it's never too late to get stronger
A Kamloops, B.C., powerlifter who started breaking records in his 60s says it's never too late to start strength training. Larry Daoust, 66, specializes in the bench press and holds records with the B.C. Powerlifting Association and Canada Powerlifting for his age and weight class, having benched as much as 200 kilograms in competition. You'll notice in the gym there's many guys that are spotting me when I lift heavy and they're in their 70s. So when you have these lofty goals that you made in the new year ... take [it] step by step and just work out, learn.
Source: CBC News January 12, 2026 08:32 UTC
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