It is remarkable that Samantha Eugenie, who is just 20 years old, is bench pressing more than the majority of her male peers. She is also locking out these massive weights despite weighing around 70 kilograms (154.3 pounds), thus demonstrating how strong she is. Samantha’s impressive bench press lifts have almost reached 2x her bodyweight, as her most recent bench press PR has marked a significant improvement. She set the personal record during a training session which saw her reach new heights with a 122.5-kilogram (270.1-pound) bench press.
As can be seen in her Instagram story, Samantha Eugenie first set a personal record with a 120-kilogram (264.5-pound) bench press. However, the ease at which the weight moved gave Samantha some motivation to attempt an even heavier lift. So, she loaded up 122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds) on the barbell and grinded it out.
Due to the fact that Samantha Eugenie competes in the raw division of powerlifting, she only used wrist wraps to relieve the pressure on her joints while lifting.
Samantha Eugenie is undoubtedly one of the greatest Junior powerlifters in the world, as she has won numerous titles in the past few years. Most recently, Samantha competed in the 2023 French Junior Nationals and won the 69-kilogram weight class with ease. It is important to note that she set her bench press competition PR of 110 kilograms (242.5 pounds) at this competition, but is now already capable of lifting much more.
During Samantha Eugenie’s five years of competing, she has achieved some amazing things. However, those that stand out are her victories at the 2019 Sub-Junior & 2022 Junior IPF World Championships. She has also won three National titles, making her one of the greatest athletes in France. Overall, she has taken part in 12 sanctioned competitions and won nine of them.
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
942.5
466.22
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Squat
308.6
330.7
341.7
341.7
Bench
187.4
198.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
391.3
-396.8
-402.3
391.3
GLP
94.93
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Sub-Juniors
959
477.24
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.5
Squat
330.7
348.3
352.7
352.7
Bench
176.4
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
418.9
-435.4
-435.4
418.9
GLP
97.22
1
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
927
456.71
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.7
Squat
319.7
337.3
342.8
342.8
Bench
181.9
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
363.8
379.2
396.8
396.8
GLP
92.96
2
FFForce
2019-03-16
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
865.3
423.49
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.2
Squat
308.6
-330.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
165.3
-181.9
181.9
181.9
Deadlift
352.7
-374.8
-374.8
352.7
GLP
86.16
1
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Open
385.8
184.2
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Division
Open
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Weight
144
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
385.8
385.8
1
FFForce
2018-11-10
Départemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Sub-Juniors
815.7
402.26
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.5
Squat
286.6
308.6
325.2
325.2
Bench
-137.8
148.8
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
308.6
-336.2
336.2
336.2
GLP
81.89
1
FFForce
2018-10-20
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Sub-Juniors
771.6
365.45
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
145.9
Squat
264.6
286.6
-314.2
286.6
Bench
132.3
143.3
-159.8
143.3
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
74.26
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Samantha Eugenie appears to be preparing for the 2023 Junior IPF World Championships, and given the fact that they will be held at the end of August, it is clear that she will improve even more than she is right now. So, it is very impressive to see Samantha set a new 122.5-kilogram (270.1-pound) bench press PR being three months out from her next appearance. Powerlifters usually improve the most as they get closer to a competition, but Samantha is determined to improve significantly, which is why she is already chasing PRs.
