I was very fortunate to attend the 2026 IAWA World Championship. Since 1988, IAWA has brought together all-round lifters from around the world for camaraderie and competition. This year (16) athletes took the platform nearly entirely from Massachuseetts and Pennsylvania. Paul, Emily and Mark made it from the UK. Unfortunately Josh Davidson's flight was canceled. Chad and I came from west of the Mississippi. Abe was injured and Tony was ill. Even among the lifters, there were challenges. Barry Pensyl could not attend Day 2 and I missed Day 1 to attend a celebration of life. Emily Haydock - 13 Natalie Collins - 19 Jessica Hopps Cara Collins Barry Pensyl - Day 1 only Wade Marchand Barry Bryan - character, has visited Colorado frequently Denny Habecker Carl Puzin - wrestler, old friends with Frank Frank Ciavattone Anthony DiFlaminies - 15 Abe Smith - ***did not attend, bad back Josh Davidson - ***did not attend, flight canceled Dan Jones...