2026 Bench Press and Deadlift Competition

Bench Press and Deadlift Contest

Biggest Bench Press
1st – Kelsey Taylor, Waukee, 250 lbs.

Biggest Deadlift
Women
1st – Kelsey Taylor, Waukee, 465 lbs.
Men
1st – Levi Locke, Elkhart, 700 lbs.

Best Female Lifter
1st – Kelsey Taylor, Waukee

Best Male Lifter
1st – Levi Locke, Elkhart

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began over 170 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Fair Spirit, August 13-23, 2026. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.