Throughout Oscar’s lifetime, he has helped many athletes of all levels pursue their dreams and passion for Olympic Weightlifting, from coast to coast and everywhere in between. This ability came from his own experiences, accomplishments, and passion within the sport.

Timeline

Transitioned February 4, 2022

2020 Certified Master Barber

2017 Talk Lifting, Coaching, and Life with Kendrick Farris at SPS Facility in Oakland, CA

2016 Began with Speed Power Strength (SPS) Gym

2016 Hall of Fame Inductee

2011 Founded Blood, Sweat, and Iron Weightlifting

2006 Head coach, Olympic Training Center Community Program

15-time American record holder

2004 Olympic Games, 85kg  – 10th

2003 World Championships, 85kg – 13th

2002 World Championships, 85kg – 11th

2001 Wins Nauru Invitational

2000 Olympic Games, 77kg – 12th

2000 Won Junior World Championships 77kg, Best Male Lifter

1999 World Championships 77kg, – 21st

1999 Junior World Championships 77kg, – 3rd

1999 Began barbering

1998 World Championships 77kg, 13th

1998 Graduated Jenkins High School

1998 Junior World Championships 77kg, 9th

1997 Won The Silver Dragon, Best Male Lifter

1991 Youngest to qualify for National Weightlifting Championships

Baptized at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church

Born February 22, 1980

Education

1998 Graduated Herschel V. Jenkins High School, Savannah, Georgia

Myers Middle School, Savannah, Georgia

Francis C. Bartow (currently Brock Elementary) Elementary, Savannah, Georgia