Tyler Moore (powerlifter)

Tyler Moore is an International Powerlifter for Team USA and is a competitor in the Men's Open Division. When Tyler was a teen, he was elected as Team USA's Jr Bench Press Team captain and won his first international title at the NAPF Bench Press Championships in 2011.[1] Tyler is a member of the USAPL and competes in both, the equipped and RAW styles of Powerlifting.[2] He is a two-time North American Bench Press Champion and holds 20 American Records.[3] Moore became eligible for Pro competitions in the Fall of 2013 after winning his second international title.

Tyler Moore
Tyler Moore, 2011
Personal information
Full name	Tyler Grayson Moore
Country represented	United States
Born	August 24, 1993 Austin, TX
Hometown	Pagosa Springs, CO
Level	Jr./Open International World Team
Years on national team	USA
Club	Rocky Mountain Lifting Club
College team	Colorado State University
Head coach(es)	Bryan Moore
Assistant coach(es)	Dan & Jennifer Gaudreau, Tracey Moore
Medal record Men's powerlifting Representing the  United States NAPF 2013 NAPF Bench Press Championships Miami, FL 2011 NAPF Bench Press Championships Miami, FL USAPL 2012 Rocky Mountain State Games Colorado Springs, CO 2011 Colorado State Championships Aurora, CO 2011 Colorado State Open Championships Aurora, CO 2011 Rocky Mountain State Games Colorado Springs, CO 2010 Colorado State Championships Aurora, CO 2010 RAW National Championships Denver, CO 2009 Colorado State Championships Aurora, CO 2009 Wisconsin Dells Classis Wisconsin Dells, WI Team International 2013 NAPF Bench Press Men's Team USA Miami,FL 2011 NAPF Bench Press Men's Team USA Miami, FL 2011 NAPF Bench Press Team Jr USA Miami, FL 2011 NAPF Bench Press Team Sub-Jr USA Miami, FL

Junior career

Moore began his powerlifting career in July 2009 at the Wisconsin Dells State Championships. Tyler placed 2nd in the meet.

Later that year (2009), Tyler moved to Colorado and competed at the 2009 Colorado State Championships in Aurora, CO. Tyler placed 1st overall in the Men's High School Division and broke 2 American Records.[3] It was at this meet he met World Champions Dan and Jennifer Gaudreau,[4] who would later influence Tyler's training and competition level.

In 2010, Moore competed at the 2010 RAW National Championships in Denver, CO.[5] Tyler placed 1st overall in the Men's High School Division and broke 4 American Records.[3]

In 2010, Moore competed at the 2010 Colorado State Championships in Aurora, CO. Tyler placed 1st overall in the Men's High School Division and broke 5 American Records.[3]

In 2011, Moore competed at the 2011 Rocky Mountain State Games in Colorado Springs, CO.[6] This was his first International Team Qualifying Event. Tyler placed 1st overall in the Men's Sub-Jr Division and broke 3 American Records. He also was selected for the NAPF Bench Press Championships World Team.[7] At this event, Moore became the first person in his division to ever break the 1000 lbs Total Record as well as the 300 lbs Bench Press Record.[3]

In 2011, Moore competed at the 2011 Colorado State Championships in Aurora, CO. Tyler placed 1st overall in both, the Men's High School division and the Men's Open Division.[3]

Collegiate career

In 2012, Moore competed at the 2012 Rocky Mountain State Games[8] in Colorado Springs, CO. Representing Colorado State University, Tyler placed first overall in the Men's Jr Division and was selected for the 2012 NAPF Bench Press Championships World Team. Tyler fell just short of the Men's Open RAW Bench Press Record.[9]

International career

Tyler Moore made his international debut in 2011 at the NAPF Bench Press Championships in Miami, FL.[10] Tyler completed a Bench Press of 314.75 lbs and won 1st place for the USA over Puerto Rico which placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.[11]

Moore was invited to compete in the 2012 NAPF Bench Press Championships in Denver, CO[12] and was also given a position of the 2013 World Team for the World Games in Cali, Colombia.[13] However, Tyler was unable to compete at these events as he took a hiatus in his career to follow his dream of serving in the US Air Force and attending college at Colorado State University.

After taking two years off from competition, Moore resurfaced on the World Circuit as he took home a Gold Medal at the 2013 NAPF Bench Press Championships in Miami, FL on 23 Nov, 2013. He competed in the 66 kg weight class and lifted RAW. While he did not set any records or break his PR, Moore gave a strong showing and is now active again in powerlifting.

Records

Event	Lbs/Kg	When - Where
Bench Press	236.75/107.5	12/5/2009 - Aurora, CO "State"[14]
Bench Press	248.00/112.5	7/16/2010 - Denver, CO "RAW Nationals"[14]
Bench Press	275.5/125.0	12/4/2010 - Denver, CO "State"[15]
Bench Press	303.00/137.5	7/30/2011 - Colorado Springs,CO "RMSG"[15]
Squat	286.5/130.0	7/16/2010 - Denver, CO "RAW Nationals"[16]
Squat	325.0/147.5	12/4/2010 - Denver, CO "State"[17]
Squat	341.5/155.0	7/30/2011 - Colorado Springs, CO "RMSG"[17]
Deadlift	347.0/157.5	7/16/2010 - Denver, CO "RAW Nationals"[18]
Deadlift	363.75/165.0	12/4/2010 - Denver, CO "State"[19]
Total	804.5/365.0	12/5/2009 - Aurora, CO "State"[20]
Total	881.75/400.0	7/16/2010 - Denver, CO "RAW Nationals"[20]
Total	953.25/432.5	12/3/2010 - Denver, CO "State"[21]
Total	964.5/437.5	12/4/2010 - Denver, CO "State"[22]
Total	1019.5/462.5	7/30/2011 - Colorado Springs, CO "RMSG"[21]

Personal life

Tyler Moore was born in Austin, TX however, he spent most[23] of his early life [24] in Pagosa Springs, CO.[25] Tyler is now a student at Colorado State University and is a Cadet in Air Force ROTC.

Tyler is also a recipient of the US Congressional Gold Award for honorably serving 1,100 hours of voluntary service to his community. He was given this distinction in 2011 in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. House Congressional Award Committee. He is one of 3 Colorado citizens to receive this award in the year 2011.

Notes

1. "USA Powerlifting - The Choice for Drug-free Strength Sport". ADFPA. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
2. "USA Powerlifting - The Choice for Drug-free Strength Sport : USAPL National and American Records". ADFPA. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
3. "Men's Raw American Records". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
4. "Denver Gyms and Fitness Centers". Rocky Mountain Lifting Club, Colorado. Archived from the original on 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
5. "2010 USAPL Raw National Results - Denver, CO". USA Powerlifting. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
6. "Rocky Mountain State Games Deliver Great Stories". KOAA. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
7. http://www.coloradospringssports.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=462:fast-and-furious-star-paul-walker-behind-the-wheel-of-pikes-peak- international-hill-climb-pace-car&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=71
8. "Results - 2012 Rocky Mountain State Games". Colorado Springs Sports. 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
9. http://208.106.191.140/html/sportscorp/registration/results/sport38.html
10. "Colorado Lifters Win Gold at the 2011 NAPF Bench Press Championships". USA Powerlifting Colorado. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
11. "Dan And Tyler". USAPPowerlifting Colorado. 2011-10-17. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
12. http://www.usapowerlifting.com/IPF-NorthAmerica/files/2012PanAmericanBenchPressChampionshipInvitation2.0.pdf
13. "The World Games 2013". The World Games 2013. 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
14. "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 60 kg BenchPress Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
15. "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 67.5 kg BenchPress Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
16. "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 60 kg Squat Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
17. "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 67.5 kg Squat Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
18. Tyler Moore (2010-07-16). "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 60 kg Deadlift Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
19. "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 67.5 kg Deadlift Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
20. "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 60 kg Total Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
21. "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 67.5 kg Total Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
22. Tyler Moore (2010-12-04). "Raw Teen II (16-17) Men Powerlifting 67.5 kg Total Record History". Goheavy.net. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
23. "Pagosa Springs SUN Newspaper". 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
24. http://www.pagosaphotography.com/photography_news.php?mode=viewnews&id=14190&cat=6. Retrieved 2012-09-08. Missing or empty |title= (help)
25. "Pagosa Springs Daily News: Lots of Snow". Nellosbistro.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-09-08.