Elizabeth Bondurant New Jersey Strength and Power HoF inductee 2023

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A brief personal history: I am 64 years old and a retired police chief and college professor. While serving 25 years in the Plainsboro Police Department, I assisted in creating the weight room for the officers. As Lt., I was responsible for the police candidate's physical fitness exam. I was responsible for the mandatory semi-annual physical fitness exam for on-duty officers. After retiring as Police Chief, I transitioned to Mercer County Community College as a full-time professor of Criminal Justice, where I could mentor young adults wanting a career in Law Enforcement. I included lessons within my curriculum emphasizing the importance of strength training and overall fitness to prepare for the job.

What led you to your sport: I have lifted weights since my teenage years. I majored in Health and Physical education at East Stroudsburg University, where I continued to lift weights. After graduation, I became a police officer at Plainsboro Township and competed in three PBA Bench Press contests. I began competing in USAPL in 2013 as a Raw Bench-only competitor and have competed in local, state, and national contests. Recently, I competed in the USPA and WNPF federations. Being strong is essential to me as part of my overall health. I believe in the connection between a strong body and a strong mind.

Achievements: *Best Lifter Award (WILKS) -USAPL, NJ-8/10/2013-181 lb. category-Lift-192.5 lbs. (87.5 kg) Ten NJ State Records in Raw Bench -2013 through 2019 USAPL Police and Fire National Record-12/7/2013-181 lb. category-Lift 187.25 lbs. (85 kg) Four USAPL National Records in Raw Bench, 2013 (2) 2018 2019 One WNPF NJ State and National Record in Raw Bench 2023, 181 category Lift 190 lbs. One USPA National NJ State and National Record in Raw Bench 2/19/ 2022 181 category, Lift 182 lbs.

State, national, and world records: NJ State Records USAPL: 8/10/2013, wt. Class 181 lb.(82kg), Age 50-54, Lift 192.5 lbs. 12/7/2013, wt. Class 181 lb.(82kg)Age 50-54, Lift 192.5 lbs. (87.5kg) 8/29/2015, wt. Class 184 lb.(84kg) Age 55-59 Lift 192.5 lbs. (87.5kg) 8/5/2016 wt. Class 184 lb.(84kg) Age 55-59 Lift 203.5 lbs. (92.5kg) 2/18/2018 wt. Class 184 lb.(84kg) Age 60-64 Lift 181.5 lbs. (82.5kg) 6/24/2018 wt. Class 184 lb. (84kg) Age 60-64 Lift 187 lbs. (85kg) 3/16/2019 wt. Class 184 lb. (84kg) Age 60-64 Lift 192. 5 lbs. (87.5kg) 10/27/2019 wt. Class 184 lb. (84kg) Age 60-64 Lift 198 lbs. (90kg) USAPL National Bench Press Raw Records 8/10/2013 wt. Class 181 (82kg) Age 50-54 Lift 192.5 lbs. (87.5kg) Retired Record 12/7/2013 wt. Class 184 lb (84kg) Age 50-54 Lift187 lbs. (85kg) 8/29/2015 wt. Class 184 lb. (84kg) Age 55-59 Lift 203.5 lb. (92.5kg) 9/15/2018 wt. Class 184 lbs. (84kg) Age 60-64 Lift 187 lbs. (85kg) 6/1/2019 wt. Class 184 lbs. (84kg) Age 60-64 Lift 192.5 lbs. (87.5kg) Police and Fire National Record 12/7/2013 Wt. Class 181 lb. (82kg) Age 50-54 and Open Lift 187.5 lbs. (85kg) WNPF NJ State Records Raw Bench 2/27/2023 wt. Class 181 lb. Age 60-64/ Open, Lift 190 lbs. 2/26/2023 wt. Class 181 lb. Age 60-64/ Open Lift 190 lbs. WNPF National Record 6/25/2023 wt. Class 181 lb. Age 60-64/ Open Lift 190 lbs. USPA NJ State and National Record 2/19/2022 wt. Class 181 lb. Age 60-64 Lift 181.5 (82.5kg)

Other accomplishments: In unofficial ways, I promote strength training and powerlifting. As a police Lieutenant in Plainsboro, I was responsible for the semi-annual physical fitness test for on-duty officers. As a college professor (2009-2022) at Mercer County Community College, I promoted strength training by interjecting the topic into my lessons. I have mentored numerous students and assisted them by providing strength training routines.

 

Author: By Strength and Power Hall of Fame Completed: yes Created: Fri Jun 30 21:12:17 UTC 2023 | Last Updated: Sun Dec 24 17:08:19 UTC 2023