JAMES “BOBBY THE BIG” SIAFFA
EVENT: POWERLIFTING 82.5kg
DATE: Tuesday September 4th
RESULTS: Ranked 7th out of 14 Lifted: 190kg/419 lbs
ATHLETIC HISTORY: Bobby The Big was introduced to weightlifting in 1995 by his friend Robert. Sense then the sport has grown from a hobby to a profession. The Big placed 6th in the 75kg class at the 2nd Faaza International Competition in 2010. There he lifted 130kg/286lbs. That performance was followed by a 170kg/374lbs lift at the World Paralympics Powerlifting Championships in Malaysia.The Big has trained daily with his local coach Bishop Nagbe in Barnesville, Monrovia, Liberia. Bobby will be the first individual athlete to train in Liberia and qualify for a major Paralympic event.
GALLERY:
A LIBERIAN OLYMPIC BLOG 
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James,
All the best from everyone at the Red Lion.
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We’ll be cheering for you. Clive & Helen who you met in Cardiff
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GOD’S BLESSINGS MY FRIEND…..MAKE UR SELF PROUD THEN LIB! CONTINOUS PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU.
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Best of Lock Bobby. Keep me mind, Liberians all around the world are cheering for you. God Bless
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Whatever you perceive; you will achieve. Congratulations and best wishes to you personally and to our country collectively. God Bless!
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Mind over matter big bro we know you bring gold back this from lil bro
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Go Siafa! Whatever the mind can conceive; with Faith, Belief & Hard work, the body will achieve. Be blessed.
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Make history brother become Liberia’s first ever medalist. Make history
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This is your mommie Cecelia Hodge Nywah thanks for making me proud! May God guide and protect you.
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Go Siafa, and thanks for breaking boundaries. You can do it.
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Siaff, I wish you all the best in the world. May your dreams come true as you participate in paralympics in London. We look forward to seeing you a medal.
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I’ll be cheering you on, Bobby! Thanks for carrying the torch!
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