Strength sports like Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting are different than bodybuilding. However, one thing these sports share in common is that they all revolve around lifting heavy weights. Hence, powerlifters and bodybuilders often dabble in one another’s sports and share an appreciation for the other’s discipline. So when an 80-year-old female powerlifter pulled off an insane feat of strength, bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler took notice.

The four-time Arnold Classic and five-time Ironman Pro winner shared the video of the woman lifting at a powerlifting meet. While the former Mr. Olympia runner-up often compliments the athletes he shouts out in his Instagram stories, he might have felt words couldn’t describe the awe-inspiring feat of strength by the 80-year-old.

Nora Langdon’s insanely impressive lift

Earlier, Flex Wheeler shared the video uploaded by the Instagram page FLY, HIP & AGELESS. The video, filmed by Instagram user LaDeanna Guy MBA, EA, showed 80-year-old powerlifter Nora Langdon performing a deadlift at the powerlifting meets. FLY, HIP & AGELESS posted the video a month ago, on March 17.

The text appearing during the video read, “80-year-old Ms. Nora deadlifting 312 pounds!” The Instagram page also credited the user who filmed the video, and Nora Langdon, by tagging them in the description. The footage showed Lagndon in powerlifting gear, including wrist wraps, shin guards, and a weight belt.

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As Langdon attempted the lift, a spotter was at the ready behind her and the crowd cheered. However, the 80-year-old powerlifter didn’t need any assistance as she lifted 312 lbs and lowered it with a steady tempo instead of dropping the weight. However, the video or the description didn’t mention if it was her final lift of the competition. The 80-year-old who appeared on his Instagram story is a shining example of how Wheeler wished to empower others.

Flex Wheeler is on a mission to help more people like Nora Langdon

In a previous Instagram video, Flex Wheeler revealed that he has found a new purpose. While many consider The Sultan of Symmetry one of the best to ever step on the bodybuilding stage, Wheeler doesn’t want to spend the rest of the days basking in past glory.

In the video published on March 10, the bodybuilding legend described his desire to help “Amputees or people with disabilities. Guys and gals over 50. Parents and grandparents.” The body transformation coach said, “Bodybuilding is what I did, it’s NOT WHO I AM.” While his past achievements are set in stone, Flex Wheeler wants to build a legacy of helping people improve their quality of life and help people like Nora Langdon achieve greater goals.

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