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#054 Larry Pacifico: 9-Time Powerlifting World Champ & Fitness Icon | Dayton Roots

Season 1 Episode 54

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In Episode #054 of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, Greg Jankowski sits down with Larry Pacifico, a true legend in strength sports. A 9-time consecutive IPF World Champion (1971–1979), Pacifico set 54 world records and helped pioneer the personal training industry in Dayton, Ohio. Known for his unmatched discipline and strength—832 lb squat, 592 bench, 771 deadlift—Larry shares stories from his record-setting career, the mindset behind greatness, and how he continues to shape the future of fitness.

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Greg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belonging—offering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to “fit in” while staying authentic to their own vision.

Over 30 years experience as a wellness coach, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker, Greg is also a certified personal trainer and core balance educator recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He developed the BACE program—a practical, movement-based framework to promote healthy living and team connection—and invented the “ON IT” B...

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