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Kingsbury Whinston, a member of the Class of 1949, began weightlifting in the early 1990s. She set a total of 27 state, national, and world records in the Masters Division in two different weight classes and three separate age divisions. In 2010, Melicent completed a 157.5-pound single deadlift, setting a state record in Oregon as well as the national record for Women's Masters Division 80-84. Kingsbury Whinston was inducted into the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters Hall of Fame in 2011. Along with her accomplishments in the world of weightlifting, Kingsbury Whinston also holds a number of state and regional titles in the Masters Division long jump, shot put, and 100-meter dash.