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Oct 18, 2015

The World's Strongest Woman

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Janae Marie Kroczaleski was born Matthew Raymond Kroczaleski. Known as “Kroc” in the weightlifting world, she eventually became one of the strongest people in ever. In 2009, Kroc set a world record by squatting 1003 pounds, bench pressing 738 pounds and deadlifting 810 pounds. As one of the top strength athletes in the world, she was known for her intensity, toughness and perseverance. After years of internal conflict, Janae is finally transitioning her gender. Although her professional lifting career is over, she is embarking on another strength journey: helping people understand what being transgender means. In this episode, we share her story. Follow Post Scri...

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