Hampton University Professor Elected to AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on September 20, 2022 Hampton University Assistant Professor Dr. Rodney Gaines, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, has been elected to the 2022 AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame. Dr. Rodney Gaines has a history in AAU bodybuilding competition dating back to the 1980s. He has won dozens of AAU bodybuilding titles in a competitive career stretching 35 years, including the AAU Central Atlantic Championship, AAU Virginia State Championship, AAU World Championship (Open & Masters divisions), and AAU Mr. Universe (Sports Model, Classic Bodybuilding, Elite & Masters divisions). Gaines has also promoted and judged bodybuilding competitions and started the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Bodybuilding and Fitness Special Interest group, where AAU and other organizations can market and highlight events. The Hall of Fame induction will occur Saturday, October 1 during the AAU World Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Feats of Strength Championships at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. SOURCE Hampton University If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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