Peggy Box is a small woman who has always been fascinated with strength. She started competing in the 114 lb weight class in 1983, quickly moving down to the 105 lb class. She realized that she was in the wrong weight class at her first national meet (her third meet) where she was the lightest one in the class by several pounds. Peggy was actually stronger at the 105 lb class and more competitive.

She was surprised and honored to make the cover of Powerlifting USA magazine after only competing for six months. She competed in many state championships and three US Women's Nationals. Peggy set many state records (squat, deadlift and total still stand) and an American record (squat record still stands). She also had a number one ranking by Powerlifting USA in squat and total and has been a state champion. Peggy was also a state and national powerlifting judge.

Best meet lifts:

Squat = 330 lbs

Deadlift = 330 lbs

Bench = 170 lbs

Total = 804 lbs

Records:

American Squat Record = 330 lbs

State Squat Record = 330 lbs

State Deadlift Record = 319 lbs (forgot to submit the 330 lb deadlift)

State Total Record - 804 lbs

Best Personal Lifts:

Squat = 370 lbs

Deadlift = 350 lbs

Bench = 205 lbs

"It is a thrill and honor to be nominated and inducted into the Texas Powerlifting Hall Of Fame. I have made friends for life and am a believer in the adage 'strong mind and strong body working together'. This belief has helped me in all aspects of my life. I still lift four days a week but now devote my time to my art career. I haven't given up the idea of doing a bench competition in the future."