Bethel native sets American record in women’s powerlifting squat

Natalie Hanson set a new American record in women’s powerlifting on January 28, 2017 in Milwaukee, WI when she squatted 578.7 pounds at the USA Power Lifting Wisconsin State Open Championship. (Photo: Ryan Carrillo / Lurchman Productions)Bethel native Natalie Hanson has set a new American record in women’s powerlifting. On Saturday (Jan. 28) in Milwaukee, Hanson squatted 578.7 pounds, more than three times her body weight, and more than 33 pounds over the former record. The 26-year-o