Ryan Kennelly is an American powerlifter who specialises in the Bench Press. As of November 8th, 2008, Kennelly holds the World Powerlifting Organization world record in the assisted bench press with a lift of 1075 lbs (489 kg) during the Pride Strength Wars held in Kennewick.[1]. This world record is classified as an assisted, or "geared" world record, meaning the lift is completed with the aid of a bench shirt.
His current record is the third time in 2008 that he has broken the "geared" bench press world record. On April 12th, 2008, Kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs (486 kg) during the American Powerlifting Association Open Iron War held in Kennewick, Washington.[2].
On July 12, 2008, Kennelly successfully completed a bench press 1074 lbs (488 kg) during the United Powerlifting Association Bench Bash For Cash in Dubuque, Iowa[3].
Kennelly is 6 feet, 2 inches tall, making him one of the tallest power lifters in active competition.