Marnel Spencer – Athlete
Inducted 2024

Since joining the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association in 2015, Marnel Spencer has exemplified the spirit of determination and excellence in the sport of powerlifting. Starting her journey as a Masters 2 athlete she has proven that age is merely a number, defying stereotypes and inspiring lifters of all ages to pursue their goals.

Over the years, Marnel has not only made a name for herself at the provincial level but has also achieved remarkable success on the national and international stages. Most notably, winning the Masters 3 World Champion title at Masters Equipped World Championships in 2022, and claiming the Equipped Squat and Total World Records at NAPFs in August 2024.

She has represented Saskatchewan at CPU Nationals 6 times, being crowned the National Champion at

each. She has also represented Canada at 4 international meets including:

– 1st place at 2015 NAPF Championships (M2)
– 4th place at 2018 Classic World Championships (M2)
– World Champion at the 2022 Masters Equipped World Championships (M3)
– 1st place at 2024 NAPF Championships (M3)

Marnel has previously broken and currently holds numerous records across multiple age and weight classes, at all levels of competition. The majority of her currently held records were set competing as a Masters 3 lifter.

As of September 2024:

Current Provincial Records:

Open 47kg Classic Bench Press
M1 47kg Classic Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M1 52kg Classic Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M2 47kg Classic Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M2 52kg Classic Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M3 47kg Classic Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M3 52kg Classic Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
Open 47kg Equipped Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M1 47kg Equipped Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M2 47kg Equipped Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records
M3 47kg Equipped Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total records

Current National Records:

M3 47kg Classic Squat, Bench, Deadlift and total records
M3 52kg Classic Bench record
M2 47kg Equipped Squat, Deadlift and Total records
M3 47kg Equipped Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Total records

Current NAPF Records:

M2 47kg Classic Bench and Deadlift records
M3 47kg Classic Bench, Deadlift, and Total records
M1 47kg Equipped Squat, Deadlift, and Total records
M2 47kg Equipped Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Total records
M3 47kg Equipped Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Total records

Current Commonwealth Records:

M3 47kg Classic Squat record
M3 47kg Equipped Squat and Total records

Current World Records:

M3 47kg Equipped Squat and Total records

She currently has the third highest Classic GL of all time in Canada for Master 3 Women, and the highest Equipped GL of all time in Canada for Master 3 Women.

Marnel’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and passion in powerlifting. Her contributions to the sport and impressive record of achievements make her a deserving candidate for induction into the SPA Athlete Hall of Fame.