The second to last day of the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships took place on June 17th in Valletta, Malta. As the action progressed, it was eventually capped by a massive deadlift from a British representative, Inderraj Singh Dhillon. Also known as the “British Warrior”, Inderraj took part in the 120-kilogram weight class and set a new IPF World Record Raw Deadlift of 386 kilograms (851 pounds).
Inderraj Singh Dhillon competed in the raw division, so he was only able to use a lifting belt and some chalk to aid him in the lift. After properly preparing for his attempt, Inderraj approached the barbell and placed his feet in a conventional stance. He then utilized a mixed grip to grab the bar loaded with 386 kilograms (851 pounds) and started pulling. The weight moved easily off the ground, but Inderraj almost got stuck after passing the knees. However, after some shaking and grinding it out, Inderraj locked out the humongous weight.
Inderraj Singh Dhillon broke the previous U120KG IPF World Record Deadlift by 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds). The previous record was held by Bryce Krawczyk, who lifted 385.5 kilograms (849.9 pounds) in Halmstad at the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Inderraj Singh Dhillon’s 386-kilogram (851-pound) deadlift was important for more reasons than just being a World Record. It was also the key lift that moved Inderraj up to the third place position in his weight class and secured him a bronze medal in the biggest competition in the world.
The winner of the 120-kilogram weight class was Inderraj’s fellow countryman, Tony Cliff. So, Great Britain had some amazing representatives at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships.
2023 IPF World Championships — U120KG Podium
Tony Cliffe (GBR) — 952.5 kilograms (2,099.9 pounds)
The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships were Inderraj Singh Dhillon’s debut. So, the fact that he placed third and set a new World Record is an incredible achievement. Overall, Inderraj has now made 11 appearances over the course of his five-year career and won three of them.
The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships have been a thrilling event this year, with numerous weight class World Records being shattered. Inderraj Singh Dhillon was certainly one of the more impressive athletes, as his deadlift of 386 kilograms (851 pounds) is one of the most impressive lifts in the history of the IPF. Furthermore, if he continues improving, Inderraj could even become the first person to deadlift 400 kilograms (881.8 pounds) in the 120-kilogram weight class.
Inderraj Singh Dhillon’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
766.1
402.3
766.1
2018.3
526.36
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
2
BP
2023-03-16
Eleiko British Open Classic Championships
MR-O
2018.3
526.36
Location
UK
Competition
Eleiko British Open Classic Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~31.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
263.7
Squat
705.5
750.7
766.1
766.1
Bench
374.8
391.3
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
749.6
821.2
849.9
849.9
GLP
106.58
4
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1935.7
504.61
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
264
Squat
672.4
711
722
722
Bench
363.8
380.3
385.8
385.8
Deadlift
738.5
799.2
827.8
827.8
GLP
102.16
1
EPA
2022-05-28
All England
MR-O
1945.6
508.97
Location
England
Competition
All England
Division
MR-O
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
261.2
Squat
672.4
711
727.5
727.5
Bench
358.3
380.3
391.3
391.3
Deadlift
771.6
826.7
-857.6
826.7
GLP
103.15
2
BP
2022-03-12
British Classic Mens Championships
MR-O
1868.4
487.47
Location
England
Competition
British Classic Mens Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
263.3
Squat
-672.4
694.5
-716.5
694.5
Bench
363.8
380.3
-385.8
380.3
Deadlift
749.6
793.7
-833.3
793.7
GLP
98.72
2
BP
2021-09-04
British Open Classic
MR-O
1797.9
492.58
Location
England-NW
Competition
British Open Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230.6
Squat
-672.4
672.4
-688.9
672.4
Bench
330.7
347.2
358.3
358.3
Deadlift
727.5
760.6
767.2
767.2
GLP
100.86
2
EPA
2020-03-15
Greater London March Divisional
MR-O
1774.7
479.27
Location
England
Competition
Greater London March Divisional
Division
MR-O
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
239.2
Squat
628.3
661.4
-672.4
661.4
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-771.6
749.6
GLP
97.89
1
CommonwealthPF
2019-09-15
Commonwealth Championships
Open
1736.1
476.19
Location
Canada
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230
Squat
595.2
639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
319.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
683.4
722
-755.1
722
GLP
97.52
2
EPA
2019-06-01
Mens All England Powerlifting Championships
MR-O
1720.7
472.55
Location
England
Competition
Mens All England Powerlifting Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.3
Squat
606.3
639.3
-655.9
639.3
Bench
330.7
347.2
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
695.6
728.6
-734.1
728.6
GLP
96.79
1
EPA
2018-12-02
West Midlands Full Power and Bench Only Championships
M-C-Open
1714.1
471.48
Location
England
Competition
West Midlands Full Power and Bench Only Championships
Division
M-C-Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
228.4
Squat
595.2
622.8
639.3
639.3
Bench
319.7
336.2
-352.7
336.2
Deadlift
683.4
716.5
738.5
738.5
GLP
96.6
4
BP
2018-09-01
British Mens Powerlifting Championships
M-C-Open
1642.4
453.96
Location
UK
Competition
British Mens Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-C-Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
225.8
Squat
595.2
-639.3
-639.3
595.2
Bench
319.7
336.2
-347.2
336.2
Deadlift
683.4
711
-733
711
GLP
93.07
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
