Natalie Laalaai (+84KG) Sets a 268-kg (690.8-lb) Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships

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The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships were definitely a record-breaking event, with historic lifts being displayed on each day of the competition. One of those came from Natalie Laalaai, who was representing Australia in the raw +84-kilogram weight class. Despite the competitiveness of her weight class, Natalie emerged as the greatest deadlifter by a mile, but that was not surprising since she also set a new 268-kilogram (690.8-pound) Raw Deadlift IPF World Record.
The previous record stood at 257.5 kilograms (567.7 pounds) and was in possession of Sarah Brenner who set it at the 2019 NAPF Pan-American Powerlifting Championships. Sarah gracefully congratulated Natalie Laalaai on her achievement with a comment on Instagram.
“I’ve held that record since 2019, it’s yours now. Congrats on an amazing pull! ?”
So, Natalie Laalaai broke the World Record on her first attempt at 258 kilograms (568.8 pounds) and had two more attempts to advance it. Natalie’s second deadlift of 268 kilograms (690.8 pounds) marked an improved World Record, but also turned out to be her max. She did try to lift 275 kilograms (607.4 pounds) on her third and final attempt, but was unsuccessful.
Watch the deadlift here:

Related: Brittany Schlater (+84KG) Sets 693.5-kg (1,528.9-lb) Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Natalie Laalaai’s Full Performance
Natalie Laalaai was unable to reach a podium spot, as her Total of 640.5 kilograms (1,412.1 pounds) was enough for a fifth-place finish. However, she did successfully complete eight out of her nine attempts, only missing her final deadlift. This resulted in some new Competition PRs and a World Record Deadlift.
Squat

232.5 kilograms (512.6 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
250 kilograms (551.2 pounds) — Competition PR

Bench Press

115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
120 kilograms (264.6 pounds)
122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds) — Competition PR

Deadlift

258 kilograms (568.8 pounds)
268 kilograms (590.8 pounds) — +84KG IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 275.5 kilograms (607.4 pounds)

Total — 640.5 kilograms (1,412.1 pounds) — Competition PR

Related: Anatolii Novopismennyi (105KG) Sets Squat & Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
The 2023 IPF World Championships were Natalie Laalaai’s first International powerlifting appearance ever, but she definitely made the most of it. She also took part in six more sanctioned competitions in Australia and secured five wins overall during her career.
Natalie Laalaai’s Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
507.1
237
507.1
1306.2
465.62


Wraps
573.2
242.5
573.2
1333.8
471.01





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
APU
2022-10-14

National Classic Open Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships

FR-O

1306.2


465.62






Location

Australia-QLD



Competition
National Classic Open Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships



Division
FR-O



Age
27



Equipment
Raw



Class
185.2



Weight
287.5



Squat
463
490.5
507.1

507.1



Bench
209.4
226
237

237



Deadlift
529.1
562.2
-595.2

562.2



GLP
100.31









1
APU
2022-05-01

WA State Classic and Equipped Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships

FR-O

1273.2


452.88






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
WA State Classic and Equipped Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships



Division
FR-O



Age
~26.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
185.2



Weight
290.3



Squat
463
485
-496

485



Bench
220.5
231.5
237

237



Deadlift
501.6
529.1
551.2

551.2



GLP
97.64









2
APU
2021-11-20

Legendary Open

FR-O

1008.6


354.91






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
Legendary Open



Division
FR-O



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
185.2



Weight
308.9



Squat
308.6
352.7
396.8

396.8



Bench
154.3
176.4
192.9

192.9



Deadlift
-352.7
374.8
418.9

418.9



GLP
76.8









1
GPC-AUS
2020-09-05

WA State Powerlifting Championships

F-OR

1333.8


471.01






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
WA State Powerlifting Championships



Division
F-OR



Age
25



Equipment
Wraps



Class
242.5



Weight
301.8



Squat
529.1
-551.2
573.2

573.2



Bench
220.5
231.5
242.5

242.5



Deadlift
496
518.1
-540.1

518.1









1
GPC-AUS
2019-09-14

Perth Cup

F-OR

1190.5


424.75






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
Perth Cup



Division
F-OR



Age
24



Equipment
Wraps



Class
242.5



Weight
286.3



Squat
440.9
463
485

485



Bench
176.4
198.4
-220.5

198.4



Deadlift
440.9
485
507.1

507.1






Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023


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Natalie Laalaai revealed that she has never had as much fun as she did at the 2023 IPF World Championships. But she is also grateful that her two-year-old daughter was there to witness the World Record, as Natalie wants to be a great role model for her. So, having tasted success with a World Record Deadlift, Natalie will be more motivated than ever to continue making a name for herself in the sport.
2023 IPF World Championships Related Content

Published: 29 June, 2023 | 4:41 PM EDT

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The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships were definitely a record-breaking event, with historic lifts being displayed on each day of the competition. One of those came from Natalie Laalaai, who was representing Australia in the raw +84-kilogram weight class. Despite the competitiveness of her weight class, Natalie emerged as the greatest deadlifter by a mile, but that was not surprising since she also set a new 268-kilogram (690.8-pound) Raw Deadlift IPF World Record.


The previous record stood at 257.5 kilograms (567.7 pounds) and was in possession of Sarah Brenner who set it at the 2019 NAPF Pan-American Powerlifting Championships. Sarah gracefully congratulated Natalie Laalaai on her achievement with a comment on Instagram.


“I’ve held that record since 2019, it’s yours now. Congrats on an amazing pull! ?”

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So, Natalie Laalaai broke the World Record on her first attempt at 258 kilograms (568.8 pounds) and had two more attempts to advance it. Natalie’s second deadlift of 268 kilograms (690.8 pounds) marked an improved World Record, but also turned out to be her max. She did try to lift 275 kilograms (607.4 pounds) on her third and final attempt, but was unsuccessful.


Watch the deadlift here:

Related: Brittany Schlater (+84KG) Sets 693.5-kg (1,528.9-lb) Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships


Natalie Laalaai’s Full Performance
Natalie Laalaai was unable to reach a podium spot, as her Total of 640.5 kilograms (1,412.1 pounds) was enough for a fifth-place finish. However, she did successfully complete eight out of her nine attempts, only missing her final deadlift. This resulted in some new Competition PRs and a World Record Deadlift.


Squat
  • 232.5 kilograms (512.6 pounds)
  • 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
  • 250 kilograms (551.2 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
  • 115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
  • 120 kilograms (264.6 pounds)
  • 122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds) — Competition PR
Deadlift
  • 258 kilograms (568.8 pounds)
  • 268 kilograms (590.8 pounds) — +84KG IPF World Record
  • Unsuccessful — 275.5 kilograms (607.4 pounds)
Total — 640.5 kilograms (1,412.1 pounds) — Competition PR

Related: Anatolii Novopismennyi (105KG) Sets Squat & Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships


The 2023 IPF World Championships were Natalie Laalaai’s first International powerlifting appearance ever, but she definitely made the most of it. She also took part in six more sanctioned competitions in Australia and secured five wins overall during her career.


Natalie Laalaai’s Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
507.1
237
507.1
1306.2
465.62


Wraps
573.2
242.5
573.2
1333.8
471.01





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
APU
2022-10-14

National Classic Open Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships

FR-O

1306.2


465.62






Location

Australia-QLD



Competition
National Classic Open Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships



Division
FR-O



Age
27



Equipment
Raw



Class
185.2



Weight
287.5



Squat
463
490.5
507.1

507.1



Bench
209.4
226
237

237



Deadlift
529.1
562.2
-595.2

562.2



GLP
100.31









1
APU
2022-05-01

WA State Classic and Equipped Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships

FR-O

1273.2


452.88






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
WA State Classic and Equipped Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships



Division
FR-O



Age
~26.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
185.2



Weight
290.3



Squat
463
485
-496

485



Bench
220.5
231.5
237

237



Deadlift
501.6
529.1
551.2

551.2



GLP
97.64









2
APU
2021-11-20

Legendary Open

FR-O

1008.6


354.91






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
Legendary Open



Division
FR-O



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
185.2



Weight
308.9



Squat
308.6
352.7
396.8

396.8



Bench
154.3
176.4
192.9

192.9



Deadlift
-352.7
374.8
418.9

418.9



GLP
76.8









1
GPC-AUS
2020-09-05

WA State Powerlifting Championships

F-OR

1333.8


471.01






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
WA State Powerlifting Championships



Division
F-OR



Age
25



Equipment
Wraps



Class
242.5



Weight
301.8



Squat
529.1
-551.2
573.2

573.2



Bench
220.5
231.5
242.5

242.5



Deadlift
496
518.1
-540.1

518.1









1
GPC-AUS
2019-09-14

Perth Cup

F-OR

1190.5


424.75






Location

Australia-WA



Competition
Perth Cup



Division
F-OR



Age
24



Equipment
Wraps



Class
242.5



Weight
286.3



Squat
440.9
463
485

485



Bench
176.4
198.4
-220.5

198.4



Deadlift
440.9
485
507.1

507.1






Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023




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Natalie Laalaai revealed that she has never had as much fun as she did at the 2023 IPF World Championships. But she is also grateful that her two-year-old daughter was there to witness the World Record, as Natalie wants to be a great role model for her. So, having tasted success with a World Record Deadlift, Natalie will be more motivated than ever to continue making a name for herself in the sport.


2023 IPF World Championships Related Content

Published: 29 June, 2023 | 4:41 PM EDT






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