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The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships not only witnessed an array of record-breaking moments but also introduced us to some remarkable new talents in the powerlifting arena. One of those was Karlina Tongotea from New Zealand, who competed in the raw 76-kilogram weight class. Despite making her debut in one of the biggest competitions currently, Karlina outperformed some huge names to win the title. In addition, she also set a Squat IPF World Record.
Going into the competition, last year’s champion ,Jessica Buettner, and Agata Sitko were the favorites for many fans. However, Karlina Tongotea put up a perfect performance to break through to the top spot, even putting a cherry on top with a World Record.
Karlina Tongotea set a new IPF World Record with a 225.5-kilogram (497.1-pound) squat that she achieved on her third attempt. This was heavier than the previous World Record, which was also in her possession, by 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds). Karlina set the old record just a few months ago by squatting 223.5 kilograms (492.7 pounds) at 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Scores 285.5-kg (629.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Karlina Tongotea’s Full Performance
Karlina Tongotea weighed in at 75.65 kilograms (166.8 pounds) for the 2023 IPF Worlds, which was obviously the perfect bodyweight for her. She completed all nine attempts successfully, which was a necessity for her since her rivals could have taken the lead if she messed up at any point. However, Karlina gave credit to those who pushed her to the limit during the competition.
Squat
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
225.5 kilograms (497.1 pounds) — U76KG IPF World Record
Bench Press
115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
120 kilograms (264.5 pounds)
122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds)
Deadlift
235 kilograms (518.1 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
245 kilograms (540.1 pounds)
Total — 593 kilograms (1,307.3 pounds)
“I am so proud of how I executed this competition, in a category full of world-class athletes, with extremely impressive resumes.”
Watch all the lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Zac Meyers (140KG) Sets 1,077.5-kg (2,375.5-lb) Raw Total All-Time World Record Previously Held By Larry Wheels
Karlina Tongotea’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
492.7
273.4
492.7
1322.8
583.36
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
9
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1308.4
576.04
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
166.4
Squat
474
492.7
-511.5
492.7
Bench
253.5
264.6
-275.6
264.6
Deadlift
529.1
551.2
-567.7
551.2
GLP
117.38
1
CommonwealthPF
2022-11-28
Commonwealth Championships
Open
1322.8
583.36
Location
New Zealand
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
165.9
Squat
463
482.8
491.6
491.6
Bench
259
269
-277.8
269
Deadlift
530.2
546.7
562.2
562.2
GLP
118.85
1
NZPF
2022-08-01
New Zealand Championships
Open
1300.7
573.04
Location
New Zealand-MWT
Competition
New Zealand Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166.2
Squat
451.9
476.2
-485
476.2
Bench
264.6
-273.4
273.4
273.4
Deadlift
530.2
551.2
-573.2
551.2
GLP
116.76
1
NZPF
2022-03-26
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
1283.1
565.66
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166
Squat
446.4
465.2
474
474
Bench
253.5
266.8
-275.6
266.8
Deadlift
504.9
524.7
542.3
542.3
GLP
115.25
1
WP-NZ
2021-06-05
North Island Championships
Open
1219.2
551.83
Location
New Zealand-WGN
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.1
Squat
421.1
440.9
-447.5
440.9
Bench
242.5
255.7
260.1
260.1
Deadlift
496
-518.1
518.1
518.1
GLP
112.22
1
WP
2021-01-30
Oceania Championships
Open
1175.1
531.46
Location
Australia
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.3
Squat
396.8
418.9
-440.9
418.9
Bench
227.1
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
463
485
502.7
502.7
GLP
108.09
1
WP-NZ
2020-07-18
North Island Championships
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2020-07-08
Pacific Invitational
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2019-10-03
World Championships
Open
1075.9
493.89
Location
Canada-AB
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
154.1
Squat
363.8
374.8
381.4
381.4
Bench
200.6
211.6
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
436.5
467.4
474
474
GLP
100.38
1
WP-NZ
2019-07-26
National Championships
Open
1047.2
489.34
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
National Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
149.4
Squat
348.3
359.4
368.2
368.2
Bench
189.6
205
-220.5
205
Deadlift
429.9
451.9
474
474
GLP
99.43
DQ
WP
2019-04-12
Pacific Challenge
Open
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Challenge
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.4
Squat
330.7
332.9
348.3
348.3
Bench
-187.4
-187.4
-187.4
Deadlift
401.2
429.9
-451.9
429.9
1
WP
2018-12-14
Oceania Championships
Open
964.5
467.84
Location
Australia-QLD
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.2
Squat
303.1
330.7
341.7
341.7
Bench
187.4
-203.9
203.9
203.9
Deadlift
385.8
418.9
-451.9
418.9
GLP
95.14
2
NZPF
2018-08-23
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Open
987.7
458.4
Location
New Zealand-NTL
Competition
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.1
Squat
319.7
336.2
347.2
347.2
Bench
165.3
181.9
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
374.8
407.9
442
442
GLP
93.15
1
NZPF
2018-06-02
North Island Championships
Open
925.9
426.44
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
153.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
165.3
176.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
-424.4
407.9
GLP
86.67
2
NZPF
2018-04-08
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
887.4
410.35
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
152.1
Squat
308.6
325.2
-336.2
325.2
Bench
154.3
165.3
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
GLP
83.39
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Karlina Tongotea has taken part in 16 sanctioned powerlifting competitions so far and won 12 of them. So far, her greatest success has been at the 2023 IPF Worlds, where she won the gold medal and set a new world record. However, Karlina is also accomplished in other areas of life, as she is a family doctor by profession. She has found a perfect balance, which enables her to perform well in both powerlifting and being a doctor.
2023 IPF World Championships Related Content
Published: 21 June, 2023 | 2:06 PM EDT
The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships not only witnessed an array of record-breaking moments but also introduced us to some remarkable new talents in the powerlifting arena. One of those was Karlina Tongotea from New Zealand, who competed in the raw 76-kilogram weight class. Despite making her debut in one of the biggest competitions currently, Karlina outperformed some huge names to win the title. In addition, she also set a Squat IPF World Record.
Going into the competition, last year’s champion ,Jessica Buettner, and Agata Sitko were the favorites for many fans. However, Karlina Tongotea put up a perfect performance to break through to the top spot, even putting a cherry on top with a World Record.
Karlina Tongotea set a new IPF World Record with a 225.5-kilogram (497.1-pound) squat that she achieved on her third attempt. This was heavier than the previous World Record, which was also in her possession, by 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds). Karlina set the old record just a few months ago by squatting 223.5 kilograms (492.7 pounds) at 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Scores 285.5-kg (629.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Karlina Tongotea’s Full Performance
Karlina Tongotea weighed in at 75.65 kilograms (166.8 pounds) for the 2023 IPF Worlds, which was obviously the perfect bodyweight for her. She completed all nine attempts successfully, which was a necessity for her since her rivals could have taken the lead if she messed up at any point. However, Karlina gave credit to those who pushed her to the limit during the competition.
Squat
“I am so proud of how I executed this competition, in a category full of world-class athletes, with extremely impressive resumes.”
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Watch all the lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Zac Meyers (140KG) Sets 1,077.5-kg (2,375.5-lb) Raw Total All-Time World Record Previously Held By Larry Wheels
Karlina Tongotea’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
492.7
273.4
492.7
1322.8
583.36
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
9
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1308.4
576.04
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
166.4
Squat
474
492.7
-511.5
492.7
Bench
253.5
264.6
-275.6
264.6
Deadlift
529.1
551.2
-567.7
551.2
GLP
117.38
1
CommonwealthPF
2022-11-28
Commonwealth Championships
Open
1322.8
583.36
Location
New Zealand
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
165.9
Squat
463
482.8
491.6
491.6
Bench
259
269
-277.8
269
Deadlift
530.2
546.7
562.2
562.2
GLP
118.85
1
NZPF
2022-08-01
New Zealand Championships
Open
1300.7
573.04
Location
New Zealand-MWT
Competition
New Zealand Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166.2
Squat
451.9
476.2
-485
476.2
Bench
264.6
-273.4
273.4
273.4
Deadlift
530.2
551.2
-573.2
551.2
GLP
116.76
1
NZPF
2022-03-26
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
1283.1
565.66
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166
Squat
446.4
465.2
474
474
Bench
253.5
266.8
-275.6
266.8
Deadlift
504.9
524.7
542.3
542.3
GLP
115.25
1
WP-NZ
2021-06-05
North Island Championships
Open
1219.2
551.83
Location
New Zealand-WGN
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.1
Squat
421.1
440.9
-447.5
440.9
Bench
242.5
255.7
260.1
260.1
Deadlift
496
-518.1
518.1
518.1
GLP
112.22
1
WP
2021-01-30
Oceania Championships
Open
1175.1
531.46
Location
Australia
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.3
Squat
396.8
418.9
-440.9
418.9
Bench
227.1
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
463
485
502.7
502.7
GLP
108.09
1
WP-NZ
2020-07-18
North Island Championships
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2020-07-08
Pacific Invitational
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2019-10-03
World Championships
Open
1075.9
493.89
Location
Canada-AB
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
154.1
Squat
363.8
374.8
381.4
381.4
Bench
200.6
211.6
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
436.5
467.4
474
474
GLP
100.38
1
WP-NZ
2019-07-26
National Championships
Open
1047.2
489.34
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
National Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
149.4
Squat
348.3
359.4
368.2
368.2
Bench
189.6
205
-220.5
205
Deadlift
429.9
451.9
474
474
GLP
99.43
DQ
WP
2019-04-12
Pacific Challenge
Open
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Challenge
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.4
Squat
330.7
332.9
348.3
348.3
Bench
-187.4
-187.4
-187.4
Deadlift
401.2
429.9
-451.9
429.9
1
WP
2018-12-14
Oceania Championships
Open
964.5
467.84
Location
Australia-QLD
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.2
Squat
303.1
330.7
341.7
341.7
Bench
187.4
-203.9
203.9
203.9
Deadlift
385.8
418.9
-451.9
418.9
GLP
95.14
2
NZPF
2018-08-23
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Open
987.7
458.4
Location
New Zealand-NTL
Competition
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.1
Squat
319.7
336.2
347.2
347.2
Bench
165.3
181.9
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
374.8
407.9
442
442
GLP
93.15
1
NZPF
2018-06-02
North Island Championships
Open
925.9
426.44
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
153.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
165.3
176.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
-424.4
407.9
GLP
86.67
2
NZPF
2018-04-08
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
887.4
410.35
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
152.1
Squat
308.6
325.2
-336.2
325.2
Bench
154.3
165.3
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
GLP
83.39
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
Karlina Tongotea has taken part in 16 sanctioned powerlifting competitions so far and won 12 of them. So far, her greatest success has been at the 2023 IPF Worlds, where she won the gold medal and set a new world record. However, Karlina is also accomplished in other areas of life, as she is a family doctor by profession. She has found a perfect balance, which enables her to perform well in both powerlifting and being a doctor.
2023 IPF World Championships Related Content
Published: 21 June, 2023 | 2:06 PM EDT
Click here to view the article.
Going into the competition, last year’s champion ,Jessica Buettner, and Agata Sitko were the favorites for many fans. However, Karlina Tongotea put up a perfect performance to break through to the top spot, even putting a cherry on top with a World Record.
Karlina Tongotea set a new IPF World Record with a 225.5-kilogram (497.1-pound) squat that she achieved on her third attempt. This was heavier than the previous World Record, which was also in her possession, by 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds). Karlina set the old record just a few months ago by squatting 223.5 kilograms (492.7 pounds) at 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Scores 285.5-kg (629.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Karlina Tongotea’s Full Performance
Karlina Tongotea weighed in at 75.65 kilograms (166.8 pounds) for the 2023 IPF Worlds, which was obviously the perfect bodyweight for her. She completed all nine attempts successfully, which was a necessity for her since her rivals could have taken the lead if she messed up at any point. However, Karlina gave credit to those who pushed her to the limit during the competition.
Squat
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
225.5 kilograms (497.1 pounds) — U76KG IPF World Record
Bench Press
115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
120 kilograms (264.5 pounds)
122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds)
Deadlift
235 kilograms (518.1 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
245 kilograms (540.1 pounds)
Total — 593 kilograms (1,307.3 pounds)
“I am so proud of how I executed this competition, in a category full of world-class athletes, with extremely impressive resumes.”
Watch all the lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Zac Meyers (140KG) Sets 1,077.5-kg (2,375.5-lb) Raw Total All-Time World Record Previously Held By Larry Wheels
Karlina Tongotea’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
492.7
273.4
492.7
1322.8
583.36
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
9
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1308.4
576.04
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
166.4
Squat
474
492.7
-511.5
492.7
Bench
253.5
264.6
-275.6
264.6
Deadlift
529.1
551.2
-567.7
551.2
GLP
117.38
1
CommonwealthPF
2022-11-28
Commonwealth Championships
Open
1322.8
583.36
Location
New Zealand
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
165.9
Squat
463
482.8
491.6
491.6
Bench
259
269
-277.8
269
Deadlift
530.2
546.7
562.2
562.2
GLP
118.85
1
NZPF
2022-08-01
New Zealand Championships
Open
1300.7
573.04
Location
New Zealand-MWT
Competition
New Zealand Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166.2
Squat
451.9
476.2
-485
476.2
Bench
264.6
-273.4
273.4
273.4
Deadlift
530.2
551.2
-573.2
551.2
GLP
116.76
1
NZPF
2022-03-26
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
1283.1
565.66
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166
Squat
446.4
465.2
474
474
Bench
253.5
266.8
-275.6
266.8
Deadlift
504.9
524.7
542.3
542.3
GLP
115.25
1
WP-NZ
2021-06-05
North Island Championships
Open
1219.2
551.83
Location
New Zealand-WGN
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.1
Squat
421.1
440.9
-447.5
440.9
Bench
242.5
255.7
260.1
260.1
Deadlift
496
-518.1
518.1
518.1
GLP
112.22
1
WP
2021-01-30
Oceania Championships
Open
1175.1
531.46
Location
Australia
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.3
Squat
396.8
418.9
-440.9
418.9
Bench
227.1
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
463
485
502.7
502.7
GLP
108.09
1
WP-NZ
2020-07-18
North Island Championships
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2020-07-08
Pacific Invitational
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2019-10-03
World Championships
Open
1075.9
493.89
Location
Canada-AB
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
154.1
Squat
363.8
374.8
381.4
381.4
Bench
200.6
211.6
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
436.5
467.4
474
474
GLP
100.38
1
WP-NZ
2019-07-26
National Championships
Open
1047.2
489.34
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
National Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
149.4
Squat
348.3
359.4
368.2
368.2
Bench
189.6
205
-220.5
205
Deadlift
429.9
451.9
474
474
GLP
99.43
DQ
WP
2019-04-12
Pacific Challenge
Open
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Challenge
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.4
Squat
330.7
332.9
348.3
348.3
Bench
-187.4
-187.4
-187.4
Deadlift
401.2
429.9
-451.9
429.9
1
WP
2018-12-14
Oceania Championships
Open
964.5
467.84
Location
Australia-QLD
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.2
Squat
303.1
330.7
341.7
341.7
Bench
187.4
-203.9
203.9
203.9
Deadlift
385.8
418.9
-451.9
418.9
GLP
95.14
2
NZPF
2018-08-23
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Open
987.7
458.4
Location
New Zealand-NTL
Competition
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.1
Squat
319.7
336.2
347.2
347.2
Bench
165.3
181.9
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
374.8
407.9
442
442
GLP
93.15
1
NZPF
2018-06-02
North Island Championships
Open
925.9
426.44
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
153.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
165.3
176.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
-424.4
407.9
GLP
86.67
2
NZPF
2018-04-08
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
887.4
410.35
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
152.1
Squat
308.6
325.2
-336.2
325.2
Bench
154.3
165.3
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
GLP
83.39
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Karlina Tongotea has taken part in 16 sanctioned powerlifting competitions so far and won 12 of them. So far, her greatest success has been at the 2023 IPF Worlds, where she won the gold medal and set a new world record. However, Karlina is also accomplished in other areas of life, as she is a family doctor by profession. She has found a perfect balance, which enables her to perform well in both powerlifting and being a doctor.
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Published: 21 June, 2023 | 2:06 PM EDT
Going into the competition, last year’s champion ,Jessica Buettner, and Agata Sitko were the favorites for many fans. However, Karlina Tongotea put up a perfect performance to break through to the top spot, even putting a cherry on top with a World Record.
Karlina Tongotea set a new IPF World Record with a 225.5-kilogram (497.1-pound) squat that she achieved on her third attempt. This was heavier than the previous World Record, which was also in her possession, by 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds). Karlina set the old record just a few months ago by squatting 223.5 kilograms (492.7 pounds) at 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Scores 285.5-kg (629.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Karlina Tongotea’s Full Performance
Karlina Tongotea weighed in at 75.65 kilograms (166.8 pounds) for the 2023 IPF Worlds, which was obviously the perfect bodyweight for her. She completed all nine attempts successfully, which was a necessity for her since her rivals could have taken the lead if she messed up at any point. However, Karlina gave credit to those who pushed her to the limit during the competition.
Squat
- 215 kilograms (474 pounds)
- 222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
- 225.5 kilograms (497.1 pounds) — U76KG IPF World Record
- 115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
- 120 kilograms (264.5 pounds)
- 122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds)
- 235 kilograms (518.1 pounds)
- 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
- 245 kilograms (540.1 pounds)
“I am so proud of how I executed this competition, in a category full of world-class athletes, with extremely impressive resumes.”
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Watch all the lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Zac Meyers (140KG) Sets 1,077.5-kg (2,375.5-lb) Raw Total All-Time World Record Previously Held By Larry Wheels
Karlina Tongotea’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
492.7
273.4
492.7
1322.8
583.36
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
9
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1308.4
576.04
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
166.4
Squat
474
492.7
-511.5
492.7
Bench
253.5
264.6
-275.6
264.6
Deadlift
529.1
551.2
-567.7
551.2
GLP
117.38
1
CommonwealthPF
2022-11-28
Commonwealth Championships
Open
1322.8
583.36
Location
New Zealand
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
165.9
Squat
463
482.8
491.6
491.6
Bench
259
269
-277.8
269
Deadlift
530.2
546.7
562.2
562.2
GLP
118.85
1
NZPF
2022-08-01
New Zealand Championships
Open
1300.7
573.04
Location
New Zealand-MWT
Competition
New Zealand Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166.2
Squat
451.9
476.2
-485
476.2
Bench
264.6
-273.4
273.4
273.4
Deadlift
530.2
551.2
-573.2
551.2
GLP
116.76
1
NZPF
2022-03-26
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
1283.1
565.66
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166
Squat
446.4
465.2
474
474
Bench
253.5
266.8
-275.6
266.8
Deadlift
504.9
524.7
542.3
542.3
GLP
115.25
1
WP-NZ
2021-06-05
North Island Championships
Open
1219.2
551.83
Location
New Zealand-WGN
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.1
Squat
421.1
440.9
-447.5
440.9
Bench
242.5
255.7
260.1
260.1
Deadlift
496
-518.1
518.1
518.1
GLP
112.22
1
WP
2021-01-30
Oceania Championships
Open
1175.1
531.46
Location
Australia
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.3
Squat
396.8
418.9
-440.9
418.9
Bench
227.1
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
463
485
502.7
502.7
GLP
108.09
1
WP-NZ
2020-07-18
North Island Championships
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2020-07-08
Pacific Invitational
Open
1155.2
511.81
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9
407.9
Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7
246.9
Deadlift
463
485
500.4
500.4
GLP
104.23
1
WP
2019-10-03
World Championships
Open
1075.9
493.89
Location
Canada-AB
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
154.1
Squat
363.8
374.8
381.4
381.4
Bench
200.6
211.6
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
436.5
467.4
474
474
GLP
100.38
1
WP-NZ
2019-07-26
National Championships
Open
1047.2
489.34
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
National Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
149.4
Squat
348.3
359.4
368.2
368.2
Bench
189.6
205
-220.5
205
Deadlift
429.9
451.9
474
474
GLP
99.43
DQ
WP
2019-04-12
Pacific Challenge
Open
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Challenge
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.4
Squat
330.7
332.9
348.3
348.3
Bench
-187.4
-187.4
-187.4
Deadlift
401.2
429.9
-451.9
429.9
1
WP
2018-12-14
Oceania Championships
Open
964.5
467.84
Location
Australia-QLD
Competition
Oceania Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
141.1
Weight
140.2
Squat
303.1
330.7
341.7
341.7
Bench
187.4
-203.9
203.9
203.9
Deadlift
385.8
418.9
-451.9
418.9
GLP
95.14
2
NZPF
2018-08-23
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Open
987.7
458.4
Location
New Zealand-NTL
Competition
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.1
Squat
319.7
336.2
347.2
347.2
Bench
165.3
181.9
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
374.8
407.9
442
442
GLP
93.15
1
NZPF
2018-06-02
North Island Championships
Open
925.9
426.44
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
153.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
165.3
176.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
-424.4
407.9
GLP
86.67
2
NZPF
2018-04-08
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Open
887.4
410.35
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
152.1
Squat
308.6
325.2
-336.2
325.2
Bench
154.3
165.3
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
GLP
83.39
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
Karlina Tongotea has taken part in 16 sanctioned powerlifting competitions so far and won 12 of them. So far, her greatest success has been at the 2023 IPF Worlds, where she won the gold medal and set a new world record. However, Karlina is also accomplished in other areas of life, as she is a family doctor by profession. She has found a perfect balance, which enables her to perform well in both powerlifting and being a doctor.
2023 IPF World Championships Related Content
Published: 21 June, 2023 | 2:06 PM EDT
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