At The Citadel, where physical fitness is part of daily life, the Powerlifting Club gives cadets something more — a supportive space to train, compete and build a stronger gym community.

Citadel cadets took first place in the 2022 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S., or AMCSUS, physical training challenge.

The 34-year-old Citadel graduate is spending about three-quarters of a million dollars to renovate and outfit his own gym on Huger Street.

A group of five Citadel cadets, four males and one female, competed against 36 other military colleges and schools from across the U.S.