Natalie Richards (57KG) Sets 512.5-kg (1,129.9-lb) Raw Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships

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Natalie Richards rose onto the elite powerlifting scene near the end of 2022, having put up a Total heavier than 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) for the first time in her career. However, just over half a year has passed since, and Natalie has already improved quite a bit. She displayed her new and improved shape at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, which are taking place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. Despite making her debut, Natalie accumulated a Total of 512.5 kilograms (1,129.9 pounds), setting a new IPF World Record and winning the 57-kilogram weight class.
The previous U57KG IPF World Record holder was Jade Jacob, as the French representative put up a Total of 503.5 kilograms (1,110 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. She set this record just a few months ago and was thus the main favorite for the title at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. However, Natalie Richards outperformed everyone with her impressive performance, including Jade Jacob, who ended up in second place.

Related: Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Natalie Richards’ Full Performance
Weighing in at 55.80 kilograms (123 pounds), Natalie Richards turned out to be one of the lightest athletes among almost 30 competitors in her weight class. Additionally, Natalie did not miss any of her nine attempts, which indicates that each lift was meticulously planned.
Natalie Richards set new competition PRs in all events except the bench press. Moreover, her bench press was exactly equal to her competition PR which she set last year.
Squat

165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
172.5 kilograms (380.3 pounds)
180 kilograms (396.8 pounds) — Competition PR

Bench Press

97.5 kilograms (215 pounds)
105 kilograms (231.5 pounds)
107.5 kilograms (237 pounds)

Deadlift

200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
225 kilograms (496 pounds) — Competition PR

Total — 512.5 kilograms (1,129.9 pounds) — U57KG IPF World Record & Competition PR
Watch all the lifts here:

Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Natalie Richards’ Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
393.5
237
393.5
1105.6
578.84





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
AMP
2023-02-24

Classic National Championship

FR-O

1105.6


578.84






Location

USA-TX



Competition
Classic National Championship



Division
FR-O



Age
~24.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
124.3



Squat
352.7
369.3
385.8

385.8



Bench
215
231.5
-242.5

231.5



Deadlift
436.5
463
488.3

488.3



GLP
118.64









1
AMP
2022-11-05

Power Partners Championships

FR-O

429.9


219.39






Location

USA-TN



Competition
Power Partners Championships



Division
FR-O



Age
~23.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
129.2



Squat
143.3



143.3



Bench
143.3



143.3



Deadlift
143.3



143.3



GLP
44.81









1
USAPL
2022-10-15

Carolina Primetime

FR-O

1104.5


571.7






Location

USA-SC



Competition
Carolina Primetime



Division
FR-O



Age
~23.5



Equipment
Raw



Weight
126.4



Squat
358.3
380.3
393.5

393.5



Bench
203.9
226
237

237



Deadlift
407.9
451.9
474

474



GLP
116.98









DQ
USAPL
2022-06-08

Mega Nationals

FR-O











Location

USA-NV



Competition
Mega Nationals



Division
FR-O



Age
~23.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
132.3



Weight
127.2



Squat
358.3
374.8
-391.3

374.8



Bench
215
226
231.5

231.5



Deadlift
-463
-463
-474











2
USAPL
2021-12-04

Virginia Pro

FR-Jr

1069.2


561.18






Location

USA-VA



Competition
Virginia Pro



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~22.5



Equipment
Raw



Weight
123.8



Squat
358.3
369.3
380.3

380.3



Bench
203.9
215
220.5

220.5



Deadlift
418.9
451.9
468.5

468.5



GLP
115.07









1
USAPL
2021-06-12

Carolina Primetime

FR-Jr

1036.2


544.14






Location

USA-SC



Competition
Carolina Primetime



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~22.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
123.7



Squat
341.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
198.4
209.4
215

215



Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9

451.9



GLP
111.59









1
USAPL
2021-06-12

Carolina Primetime

FR-O

1036.2


544.14






Location

USA-SC



Competition
Carolina Primetime



Division
FR-O



Age
~22.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
123.7



Squat
341.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
198.4
209.4
215

215



Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9

451.9



GLP
111.59









1
USAPL
2020-12-13

SC State Championship

FR-Jr

970


512.44






Location

USA-SC



Competition
SC State Championship



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~21.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
122.6



Squat
330.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4

198.4



Deadlift
363.8
-396.8
402.3

402.3



GLP
105.19









1
USAPL
2020-12-13

SC State Championship

FR-O

970


512.44






Location

USA-SC



Competition
SC State Championship



Division
FR-O



Age
~21.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
122.6



Squat
330.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4

198.4



Deadlift
363.8
-396.8
402.3

402.3



GLP
105.19









1
USAPL
2020-06-20

North Carolina Quailifier

FR-O

865.3


453.35






Location

USA-NC



Competition
North Carolina Quailifier



Division
FR-O



Age
~21.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
124.1



Squat
314.2
330.7
347.2

347.2



Bench
165.3
176.4
-187.4

176.4



Deadlift
314.2
341.7
-374.8

341.7



GLP
92.93









1
USAPL
2019-11-02

Fall Festival of Power

FR-Jr

771.6


410.84






Location

USA-NC



Competition
Fall Festival of Power



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~20.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
121.1



Squat
281.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



Bench
154.3
165.3
170.9

170.9



Deadlift
275.6
286.6
297.6

297.6



GLP
84.45









1
USAPL
2019-11-02

Fall Festival of Power

FR-O

771.6


410.84






Location

USA-NC



Competition
Fall Festival of Power



Division
FR-O



Age
~20.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
121.1



Squat
281.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



Bench
154.3
165.3
170.9

170.9



Deadlift
275.6
286.6
297.6

297.6



GLP
84.45






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


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Natalie Richards had her first sanctioned powerlifting appearance in November of 2019. So, it took her less than four years and 13 sanctioned competitions to become an IPF World Champion and World Record holder. In addition, she achieved a significant milestone by securing her 11th victory at the 2023 IPF Worlds. This remarkable accomplishment is truly impressive, especially when considering that she has only encountered defeat in two competitions throughout her entire career.
With the win at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships Natalie Richards secured a place at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. She has expressed a great desire to appear in this competition on Instagram. So, it is evident that she will be even more motivated for her future endeavors from now on.
Published: 14 June, 2023 | 9:17 AM EDT

Natalie-Richards.jpg
Natalie Richards rose onto the elite powerlifting scene near the end of 2022, having put up a Total heavier than 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) for the first time in her career. However, just over half a year has passed since, and Natalie has already improved quite a bit. She displayed her new and improved shape at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, which are taking place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. Despite making her debut, Natalie accumulated a Total of 512.5 kilograms (1,129.9 pounds), setting a new IPF World Record and winning the 57-kilogram weight class.


The previous U57KG IPF World Record holder was Jade Jacob, as the French representative put up a Total of 503.5 kilograms (1,110 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. She set this record just a few months ago and was thus the main favorite for the title at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. However, Natalie Richards outperformed everyone with her impressive performance, including Jade Jacob, who ended up in second place.



Related: Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships


Natalie Richards’ Full Performance
Weighing in at 55.80 kilograms (123 pounds), Natalie Richards turned out to be one of the lightest athletes among almost 30 competitors in her weight class. Additionally, Natalie did not miss any of her nine attempts, which indicates that each lift was meticulously planned.


Natalie Richards set new competition PRs in all events except the bench press. Moreover, her bench press was exactly equal to her competition PR which she set last year.


Squat
  • 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
  • 172.5 kilograms (380.3 pounds)
  • 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
  • 97.5 kilograms (215 pounds)
  • 105 kilograms (231.5 pounds)
  • 107.5 kilograms (237 pounds)
Deadlift
  • 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
  • 215 kilograms (474 pounds)
  • 225 kilograms (496 pounds) — Competition PR
Total — 512.5 kilograms (1,129.9 pounds) — U57KG IPF World Record & Competition PR
Watch all the lifts here:

Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships


Natalie Richards’ Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
393.5
237
393.5
1105.6
578.84





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
AMP
2023-02-24

Classic National Championship

FR-O

1105.6


578.84






Location

USA-TX



Competition
Classic National Championship



Division
FR-O



Age
~24.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
124.3



Squat
352.7
369.3
385.8

385.8



Bench
215
231.5
-242.5

231.5



Deadlift
436.5
463
488.3

488.3



GLP
118.64









1
AMP
2022-11-05

Power Partners Championships

FR-O

429.9


219.39






Location

USA-TN



Competition
Power Partners Championships



Division
FR-O



Age
~23.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
129.2



Squat
143.3



143.3



Bench
143.3



143.3



Deadlift
143.3



143.3



GLP
44.81









1
USAPL
2022-10-15

Carolina Primetime

FR-O

1104.5


571.7






Location

USA-SC



Competition
Carolina Primetime



Division
FR-O



Age
~23.5



Equipment
Raw



Weight
126.4



Squat
358.3
380.3
393.5

393.5



Bench
203.9
226
237

237



Deadlift
407.9
451.9
474

474



GLP
116.98









DQ
USAPL
2022-06-08

Mega Nationals

FR-O











Location

USA-NV



Competition
Mega Nationals



Division
FR-O



Age
~23.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
132.3



Weight
127.2



Squat
358.3
374.8
-391.3

374.8



Bench
215
226
231.5

231.5



Deadlift
-463
-463
-474











2
USAPL
2021-12-04

Virginia Pro

FR-Jr

1069.2


561.18






Location

USA-VA



Competition
Virginia Pro



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~22.5



Equipment
Raw



Weight
123.8



Squat
358.3
369.3
380.3

380.3



Bench
203.9
215
220.5

220.5



Deadlift
418.9
451.9
468.5

468.5



GLP
115.07









1
USAPL
2021-06-12

Carolina Primetime

FR-Jr

1036.2


544.14






Location

USA-SC



Competition
Carolina Primetime



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~22.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
123.7



Squat
341.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
198.4
209.4
215

215



Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9

451.9



GLP
111.59









1
USAPL
2021-06-12

Carolina Primetime

FR-O

1036.2


544.14






Location

USA-SC



Competition
Carolina Primetime



Division
FR-O



Age
~22.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
123.7



Squat
341.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
198.4
209.4
215

215



Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9

451.9



GLP
111.59









1
USAPL
2020-12-13

SC State Championship

FR-Jr

970


512.44






Location

USA-SC



Competition
SC State Championship



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~21.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
122.6



Squat
330.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4

198.4



Deadlift
363.8
-396.8
402.3

402.3



GLP
105.19









1
USAPL
2020-12-13

SC State Championship

FR-O

970


512.44






Location

USA-SC



Competition
SC State Championship



Division
FR-O



Age
~21.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
122.6



Squat
330.7
352.7
369.3

369.3



Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4

198.4



Deadlift
363.8
-396.8
402.3

402.3



GLP
105.19









1
USAPL
2020-06-20

North Carolina Quailifier

FR-O

865.3


453.35






Location

USA-NC



Competition
North Carolina Quailifier



Division
FR-O



Age
~21.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
124.1



Squat
314.2
330.7
347.2

347.2



Bench
165.3
176.4
-187.4

176.4



Deadlift
314.2
341.7
-374.8

341.7



GLP
92.93









1
USAPL
2019-11-02

Fall Festival of Power

FR-Jr

771.6


410.84






Location

USA-NC



Competition
Fall Festival of Power



Division
FR-Jr



Age
~20.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
121.1



Squat
281.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



Bench
154.3
165.3
170.9

170.9



Deadlift
275.6
286.6
297.6

297.6



GLP
84.45









1
USAPL
2019-11-02

Fall Festival of Power

FR-O

771.6


410.84






Location

USA-NC



Competition
Fall Festival of Power



Division
FR-O



Age
~20.5



Equipment
Raw



Class
125.7



Weight
121.1



Squat
281.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



Bench
154.3
165.3
170.9

170.9



Deadlift
275.6
286.6
297.6

297.6



GLP
84.45






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




Analyze Lifts







Natalie Richards had her first sanctioned powerlifting appearance in November of 2019. So, it took her less than four years and 13 sanctioned competitions to become an IPF World Champion and World Record holder. In addition, she achieved a significant milestone by securing her 11th victory at the 2023 IPF Worlds. This remarkable accomplishment is truly impressive, especially when considering that she has only encountered defeat in two competitions throughout her entire career.


With the win at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships Natalie Richards secured a place at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. She has expressed a great desire to appear in this competition on Instagram. So, it is evident that she will be even more motivated for her future endeavors from now on.


Published: 14 June, 2023 | 9:17 AM EDT






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