Cara Wochaski, trained by Nick Bates, took 2nd place in the 148lb 20-23y/o class at the IPL World Powerlifting Championships in Las Vegas last week. When asked about her podium finish she said, “When I signed up for this meet, it was with the expectation of being a purely learning experience. I knew I’d be lifting with, literally, the best in the world. That being said, this second place medal for 148lb 20-23 y/o means more to me than any of my first place medals.” Competing up a weight class at 146lbs, Cara also achieved a new Wilks score of 418, nine points over her previous of 409. She ended with, “I am so happy and grateful to have been able to compete with such amazing girls.” Awesome job, Cara!