Tag: World Record
22-YO Carl Johansson (74KG) Sets 328-kg (723.1-lb) Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
The first major upset at the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships happened in the men’s 74-kilogram weight class. Coming into the competition, the 3x IPF World Champion Taylor Atwood was the biggest favorite once again. However, the 22-year-old Carl Johansson surprised everyone and dethroned one of the greatest powerlifters in history. In addition, Carl also set a new 328-kilogram (723.1 pounds) raw Deadlift IPF Open World Record.
Carl Johansson broke a deadlift record that stood for six years as Kjell Egil Bakkelund pulled 322 kilograms (709.9 pounds) at the 2017 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. In addition, seeing how Carl is a Junior powerlifter due to his age, breaking World Records in the Open age class made him very emotional. Numerous other elite powerlifters were also impressed by Carl’s achievement, as Jesus Olivares, Jonathan Cayco, and Russel Orhii were just some of the names that praised the young athlete.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Brian Le (66KG) Scores 300.5-kg (662.5-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Carl Johansson’s Full Performance
Carl Johansson was actually tied for first place with Monigatti Timothy since both had the same Total. However, Carl won on a tie-breaker due to his bodyweight being lower than Monigatti. Carl weighed in at 73.65 kilograms (162.4 pounds), while Monigatti came in 0.20 kilograms (0.44 pounds) heavier.
As for Carl Johansson’s performance, he successfully completed all nine of his attempts, setting new competition PRs in all events. In addition, Carl also set new Deadlift & Total IPF Junior World Records.
Squat
252.5 kilograms (556.7 pounds)
262.5 kilograms (578.7 pounds)
267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
177.5 kilograms (391.3 pounds)
182.5 kilograms (402.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Deadlift
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
320 kilograms (705.5 pounds)
328 kilograms (723.1 pounds) — Open & Junior IPF World Record
Total — 778 kilograms (1,715.2 pounds) — Junior World Record
Related: Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Carl Johansson’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
575.4
391.3
575.4
1663.4
546.96
Single-ply
463
319.7
463
1300.7
415.17
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
SSF
2023-02-02
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Open
1663.4
546.96
Location
Sweden
Competition
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.7
Squat
575.4
Bench
391.3
Deadlift
696.7
GLP
110.92
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1611.6
531.38
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Squat
518.1
545.6
556.7
556.7
Bench
352.7
369.3
374.8
374.8
Deadlift
595.2
617.3
680.1
680.1
GLP
107.7
1
IPF
2022-08-31
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1581.8
521.29
Location
Turkey
Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.1
Squat
512.6
540.1
551.2
551.2
Bench
347.2
358.3
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
622.8
650.4
661.4
661.4
GLP
105.67
1
SSF
2022-08-29
VM Junior Klassisk Styrkelyft
Juniors
1581.8
521.29
Location
Sweden
Competition
VM Junior Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.1
Squat
551.2
Bench
369.3
Deadlift
661.4
GLP
105.67
3
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1548.7
512.17
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.3
Squat
507.1
534.6
-545.6
534.6
Bench
341.7
352.7
358.3
358.3
Deadlift
589.7
622.8
655.9
655.9
GLP
103.75
1
SSF
2020-09-05
Serie 3 Kungsbacka
Open
1482.6
486.87
Location
Sweden
Competition
Serie 3 Kungsbacka
Division
Open
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
163
Squat
485
501.6
-518.1
501.6
Bench
336.2
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
573.2
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
98.76
1
SSF
2020-02-14
Junior SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Juniors
1422
471.14
Location
Sweden
Competition
Junior SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Juniors
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.8
Squat
507.1
Bench
319.7
Deadlift
595.2
GLP
95.4
1
SSF
2019-09-07
DM Klassisk Bänkpress VGSF
Open
336.2
111.29
Location
Sweden
Competition
DM Klassisk Bänkpress VGSF
Division
Open
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
336.2
GLP
81.89
4
SSF
2019-06-27
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Open
1344.8
446.19
Location
Sweden
Competition
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Open
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.5
Squat
485
Bench
330.7
Deadlift
529.1
GLP
90.32
4
SSF
2019-04-27
U/J/V-SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Juniors
1411
451.62
Location
Sweden
Competition
U/J/V-SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
169.8
Squat
496
Bench
330.7
Deadlift
584.2
GLP
92.05
1
SSF
2018-11-16
DM KL SL VGSF
Juniors
1300.7
415.17
Location
Sweden
Competition
DM KL SL VGSF
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
183
Weight
170.5
Squat
463
Bench
319.7
Deadlift
518.1
GLP
71.09
1
SSF
2018-09-08
DM i Klassisk Bänkpress Västra Götaland SDF
Sub-Juniors
325.2
104.29
Location
Sweden
Competition
DM i Klassisk Bänkpress Västra Götaland SDF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
169.2
Bench
325.2
GLP
77.16
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Carl Johansson has now taken part in a total of 13 sanctioned competitions and won 10 of them. The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships marked his biggest victory so far. However, he tasted success beforehand as well, having won the IPF Junior World and EPF Junior European Championships in 2022.
Every feat of strength has something that makes it unique and special which is the case with Carl Johansson’s victory at the 2023 IPF Worlds. He had the satisfaction of setting a new World Record, but also beating Taylor Atwood which not many athletes have experienced. In addition, seeing how Carl is just 22-years-old, it is clear that he will become a staple in the powerlifting community for many years to come.
Published: 14 June, 2023 | 2:24 PM EDT
Natalie Richards (57KG) Sets 512.5-kg (1,129.9-lb) Raw Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
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
Brian Le (66KG) Scores 300.5-kg (662.5-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Although Tiffany Chapon and Heather Connor were the first to break records at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, Brian Le has now opened up the gates for the men. Competing on the second day of the competition in Valletta, Malta, Brian wowed everyone watching. His debut at the IPF Worlds also got a bit more special when he set a new U66KG Raw Deadlift IPF World Record of 300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds).
Brian Le deadlifted 300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds) on his first attempt. He then tried to further advance the record with his remaining two attempts, but both were unsuccessful. However, his first attempt was good enough to become an IPF World Record in the 66-kilogram weight class.
Hassan El Belghiti previously held the U66KG Raw Deadlift IPF World Record, having pulled 297.5 kilograms (655.9 pounds) at the 2018 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, having broken the record, Brian Le is the first man in the 66-kilogram weight class to deadlift over the 300-kilogram (661.4-pound) mark.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Jade Jacob Breaks Two Unofficial Deadlift & Total IPF World Records In Training
Brian Le’s Full Performance
Brian Le weighed in at 65.25 kilograms (143.9 pounds) for the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. He then went on to miss one squat and bench press attempt, as well as two deadlift attempts. So, it is clear that he aimed to lift heavier in all three events. However, he still managed to claim a silver medal for his second-place finish overall.
Squat
230 kilograms (507.1 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)
Bench Press
147.5 kilograms (325.2 pounds)
152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds)
Deadlift
300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds) — U66KG IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 312.5 kilograms (688.9 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 312.5 kilograms (688.9 pounds)
Total — 695.5 kilograms (1,533 pounds)
Watch all of Brian’s lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie (69KG) Wins French Nationals, Sets Two Unofficial IPF Junior World Records
Brian Le’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
540.1
352.7
540.1
1573
562.86
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
AMP
2023-02-24
Classic National Championship
MR-O
1573
562.86
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic National Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.2
Squat
501.6
-534.6
534.6
534.6
Bench
325.2
336.2
336.2
Deadlift
651.5
677.9
702.2
702.2
GLP
111.76
1
AMP
2022-12-11
CRCL Classic
MR-O
1554.3
555.2
Location
USA-TX
Competition
CRCL Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.5
Squat
496
518.1
540.1
540.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
639.3
672.4
-705.5
672.4
GLP
110.3
1
USAPL
2022-10-08
Washington State Championship
MR-O
1565.3
554.44
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
146.2
Squat
496
-529.1
534.6
534.6
Bench
325.2
341.7
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
633.8
661.4
677.9
677.9
GLP
110.41
5
USAPL
2022-06-08
Mega Nationals
MR-O
1455
521.19
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Mega Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
144
Squat
451.9
485
-507.1
485
Bench
297.6
-319.7
325.2
325.2
Deadlift
589.7
-639.3
644.9
644.9
GLP
103.46
1
USAPL
2022-03-06
Arnold A7 Raw Challenge
MR-O
1510.2
537.8
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold A7 Raw Challenge
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
145.1
Squat
490.5
512.6
529.1
529.1
Bench
319.7
336.2
347.2
347.2
Deadlift
633.8
-666.9
-666.9
633.8
GLP
106.94
1
USAPL
2021-10-02
Washington State Championship
MR-O
1457.3
526.3
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
142.4
Squat
-479.5
485
-507.1
485
Bench
314.2
330.7
-341.7
330.7
Deadlift
622.8
641.5
-661.4
641.5
GLP
104.22
1
USAPL
2021-04-08
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
MR-C
1399.9
506.8
Location
USA-LA
Competition
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
Division
MR-C
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
142
Squat
463
-485
-485
463
Bench
308.6
319.7
-325.2
319.7
Deadlift
589.7
617.3
-641.5
617.3
GLP
100.28
1
USAPL
2020-03-07
Washington State Championship
MR-Jr
1306.2
470.11
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
143.1
Squat
-440.9
-440.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
292.1
308.6
-319.7
308.6
Deadlift
-556.7
556.7
-600.8
556.7
GLP
93.19
1
USAPL
2019-07-27
Northwest Regionals
MR-O
1267.7
456.23
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Northwest Regionals
Division
MR-O
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
143.1
Squat
424.4
-451.9
-457.5
424.4
Bench
259
286.6
303.1
303.1
Deadlift
-512.6
518.1
540.1
540.1
GLP
90.43
8
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1262.1
451.63
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.2
Squat
418.9
-440.9
446.4
446.4
Bench
259
275.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
496
523.6
-540.1
523.6
GLP
89.68
2
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-T3
1262.1
451.63
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-T3
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.2
Squat
418.9
-440.9
446.4
446.4
Bench
259
275.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
496
523.6
-540.1
523.6
GLP
89.68
1
USAPL
2018-02-17
Washington State Championship
MR-T3
1174
423
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-T3
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
142.9
Squat
391.3
407.9
418.9
418.9
Bench
259
-270.1
270.1
270.1
Deadlift
468.5
485
-501.6
485
GLP
83.82
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championship was Brian Le’s 13th-sanctioned powerlifting appearance. He has won nine competitions to date, including National and State titles. Brian has an impressive resume for someone his age, given that he is only 24 years old. Based on his remarkable progress, it’s highly probable that he will continue to achieve more milestones with each new competition he enters.
Brian Le was already one of the most promising powerlifting prospects in the world, but his second-place finish at the 2023 IPF Worlds proves that he will reach the top spot sooner or later. The only man who managed to outperform him this time was the great Tarinidis Panagiotis. However, Brian still set a new World Record and almost beat Panagiotis as well.
Published: 13 June, 2023 | 9:22 AM EDT
Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Day one of the 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships proved to be extremely interesting, mostly due to the women’s 47-kilogram weight class. This division gathered some amazing competitors and the battle for the title was set to be fierce. Most notably, Heather Connor and Tiffany Chapon were both aiming to claim their third title. Unfortunately for Heather, she was unable to put out her best display on the squats and bench, which cost her the title. She did, however, set a new 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) IPF Deadlift World Record to make up for it.
At the start of the competition, that is during her squat attempt Heather Connor felt a pop in an unspecified part of her body. This disrupted her flow completely as thoughts of injury rushed through her mind. Consequently, Heather performed significantly worse than what she wanted to.
By the time that the deadlift portion of the competition started to take place, Heather Connor was already out of the title race. However, she gathered herself and reached a huge milestone on the deadlifts. So, she set a new U47KG IPF World Record.
The previous record belonged to Heather Connor as well, but it stood at 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds). Heather set the record at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, which was almost exactly one year ago from now.
Watch the deadlift here:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Lands a 202.5-kg (446.4-lb) Unofficial Raw Deadlift IPF World Record & PR
Heather Connor weighed in at only 46.4 kilograms (102.3 pounds) for the 2023 IPF World Championships. So, her IPF Deadlift World Record was 4.31x heavier than her bodyweight was.
Heather Connor missed her first two squat attempts, but luckily succeeded in her third attempt. If she had missed all three attempts, Heather would have been disqualified. She then moved onto the bench press where she missed only one attempt, finishing with a result of 75. kilograms (165.3 pounds). Her deadlift session was perfect, as she successfully completed all three attempts.
Heather Connor’s Full Performance
Squat: 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
Bench Press: 75 kilograms (165.3 pounds)
Deadlift: 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) — U47KG IPF World Record
Total: 407.5 kilograms (898.4 pounds)
Heather Connor finished in third place of the 47-kilogram weight class at the 2023 IPF Worlds, only behind Tiffany Chapon and Jessica Espinal. The winner, Tiffany Chapon, also set a World Record in the bench press event with a lift of 99.5 kilograms (219.4 pounds).
Watch all Heather’s lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Annihilates a 152.5-kg (336.2-lb) Raw Squat PR
Heather Connor’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
315.3
165.3
315.3
903.9
551.29
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
2
AMP
2023-02-24
Classic National Championship
FR-O
870.8
520.55
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic National Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.8
Squat
292.1
303.1
-308.6
303.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
396.8
413.4
-426.6
413.4
GLP
110.31
1
FFForce
2022-10-15
Girl Power
Open
892.9
532.79
Location
France
Competition
Girl Power
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Weight
103.1
Squat
292.1
-308.6
308.6
308.6
Bench
154.3
159.8
165.3
165.3
Deadlift
402.3
418.9
-429.9
418.9
GLP
112.84
2
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
876.3
524.26
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.7
Squat
292.1
308.6
-314.2
308.6
Bench
143.3
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
-407.9
407.9
-425.5
407.9
GLP
111.13
1
AMP
2022-04-01
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
FR-O
887.4
536.01
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
Division
FR-O
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.4
Squat
281.1
297.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
154.3
-159.8
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
396.8
407.9
418.9
418.9
GLP
114.02
4
Ireland-UA
2021-11-27
ABS Pro
PRO Female
903.9
541.61
Location
Ireland
Competition
ABS Pro
Division
PRO Female
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Weight
102.5
Squat
286.6
308.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
154.3
159.8
165.3
165.3
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
-435.4
424.4
GLP
114.87
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
FR-O
899.5
551.29
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.5
Squat
286.6
303.1
315.3
315.3
Bench
148.8
159.8
-165.3
159.8
Deadlift
410.1
424.4
-440.9
424.4
GLP
117.91
1
USAPL
2020-09-26
Palmetto Classic
FR-O
870.8
535.71
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Palmetto Classic
Division
FR-O
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99
Squat
286.6
303.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
154.3
-159.8
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
114.74
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-O
866.4
530.31
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
303.1
303.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
403.4
403.4
GLP
113.36
9
Ireland-UA
2019-08-17
ABS Pro
F-O
826.7
494.58
Location
Ireland
Competition
ABS Pro
Division
F-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
102.7
Squat
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
GLP
104.84
1
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
834.4
509.47
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
100
Squat
-281.1
281.1
292.1
292.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
369.3
380.3
388
388
GLP
108.8
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
FR-O
826.7
504.34
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
100.1
Squat
-281.1
281.1
292.1
292.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
380.3
-385.8
380.3
GLP
107.67
1
USAPL
2018-03-03
The Arnold SBD Pro American
FR-O
876.3
546.54
Location
USA-OH
Competition
The Arnold SBD Pro American
Division
FR-O
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
97.2
Squat
286.6
303.1
314.2
314.2
Bench
148.8
-159.8
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
358.3
385.8
402.3
402.3
GLP
117.71
1
IPF
2017-06-14
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
821.2
496.3
Location
Belarus
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.3
Squat
292.1
303.1
-308.6
303.1
Bench
143.3
-154.3
-154.3
143.3
Deadlift
352.7
369.3
374.8
374.8
GLP
105.59
4
NAPF
2017-03-04
Arnold Grand Prix
Open
827.8
495.8
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold Grand Prix
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.6
Squat
297.6
-308.6
-308.6
297.6
Bench
143.3
-154.3
-154.3
143.3
Deadlift
347.2
369.3
386.9
386.9
GLP
105.14
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
FR-O
814.6
488.89
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.3
Squat
264.6
276.7
287.7
287.7
Bench
137.8
143.3
155.4
155.4
Deadlift
347.2
369.3
371.5
371.5
GLP
103.75
2
IPF
2016-06-19
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
771.6
461.91
Location
USA-TX
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.6
Squat
242.5
259
270.1
270.1
Bench
137.8
-148.8
-148.8
137.8
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
-392.4
363.8
GLP
97.94
1
NAPF
2016-03-05
Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge
Open
755.1
449.58
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.4
Squat
237
-259
259
259
Bench
126.8
137.8
143.3
143.3
Deadlift
325.2
-352.7
352.7
352.7
GLP
95.14
1
USAPL
2015-12-12
South Carolina State Championship
FR-O
729.7
433.8
Location
USA-SC
Competition
South Carolina State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.6
Squat
237
253.5
-270.1
253.5
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
Deadlift
308.6
319.7
338.4
338.4
GLP
91.75
1
USAPL
2015-12-12
South Carolina State Championship
FR-O
137.8
81.91
Location
USA-SC
Competition
South Carolina State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.6
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
GLP
66.24
2
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
FR-O
722
447.2
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
98.1
Squat
237
259
-275.6
259
Bench
132.3
-143.3
-143.3
132.3
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
-347.2
330.7
GLP
96.04
1
USAPL
2015-05-30
North Carolina State Championships
FR-O
712.1
433.68
Location
USA-NC
Competition
North Carolina State Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
100.3
Squat
231.5
248
-253.5
248
Bench
-121.3
132.3
-149.9
132.3
Deadlift
275.6
314.2
331.8
331.8
GLP
92.53
1
USAPL
2015-03-21
Battle on the Border IX
FR-Jr
733
415.44
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Battle on the Border IX
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
110.7
Squat
253.5
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.6
1
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
551.2
306.37
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
242.5
Deadlift
308.6
DQ
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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The 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships was Heather Connor’s 25th sanctioned powerlifting appearance. She previously won two editions of the IPF Worlds, one in 2017 and another in 2019. Heather hoped to reclaim the title after four years, but luck was once again not on her side.
Heather Connor made impressive progress leading up to the 2023 IPF Worlds, setting personal records in her training. However, her performance in the squats affected her chances against Tiffany Chapon, who proved to be a tough opponent. Despite this setback, Heather’s potential suggests that she could have a strong opportunity to secure the top spot in the 2024 IPF Worlds.
Published: 11 June, 2023 | 5:08 PM EDT
Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Championships
The 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships are taking place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. It did not take long to see the first World Records fall, as Tiffany Chapon put up a record breaking performance on day one. The French representative took part in the 47-kilogram weight class, set a new bench press World Record, and claimed her third consecutive title. So, it was a very successful outing for the 22-year-old Tiffany.
The IPF World Record that Tiffany Chapon set was in the bench press event. She walked confidently onto the stage and locked out 99.5 kilograms (219.4 pounds), thus setting a new record. It was also raw, since the 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships only featured the raw division.
The previous U47KG IPF Bench Press World Record was also held by Tiffany Chapon and it stood at 96 kilograms (211.6 pounds). She set the record at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, in just one year Tiffany managed to further improve the record by 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds).
Watch the lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Squats 166-kg (366-lb), 13-kg (28.7-lb) Over The IPF Raw World Record
Tiffany Chapon put up solid performances in other events as well, but the bench press was the only World Record she managed to set. She opened up her performance with a 157.5-kilogram (347.2-pound) squat, and then impressed everyone with her bench. However, she then added a 167.5-kilogram (369.3 pounds) deadlift to secure the title.
In the end, Tiffany Chapon’s Total came out to 424.5 kilograms (935.9 pounds), which is just 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) shy of her last year’s result.
Tiffany Chapon’s Full Performance
Squat: 157.5 kilograms (347.2 pounds)
Bench Press: 99.5 kilograms (219.4 pounds) — U47KG IPF World Record
Deadlift: 167.5 kilograms (369.3 pounds)
Total: 424.5 kilograms (935.9 pounds)
Tiffany Chapon was significantly ahead of her rivals, as Jessica Espinal was the second-place finisher with a Total of 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds). Finishing in third-place was Heather Connor with a Total of 407.5 kilograms (898.4 pounds).
Watch all Tiffany’s lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Hits 352.7 Lbs Raw Squat in Training, 3X Her Competition Bodyweight
Tiffany Chapon’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
364.9
211.6
364.9
949.1
564.25
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
7
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
944.7
564.25
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
103
Squat
336.2
-354.9
354.9
354.9
Bench
209.4
-219.4
-219.4
209.4
Deadlift
363.8
380.3
-391.3
380.3
GLP
119.54
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
898.4
534.48
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.5
Squat
308.6
330.7
-341.7
330.7
Bench
198.4
209.4
-215
209.4
Deadlift
358.3
-377
-377
358.3
GLP
113.08
3
IPF
2022-09-23
Arnold Sports Festival
Open
937
556.55
Location
England
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival
Division
Open
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
103.7
Squat
336.2
-352.7
352.7
352.7
Bench
203.9
-215
-215
203.9
Deadlift
363.8
380.3
-385.8
380.3
GLP
117.69
1
FFForce
2022-07-02
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
903.9
522.3
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
107.7
Squat
319.7
341.7
-358.3
341.7
Bench
198.4
-209.4
-209.4
198.4
Deadlift
363.8
-380.3
-380.3
363.8
GLP
109.48
1
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
940.3
559.84
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.4
Squat
336.2
353.8
-359.4
353.8
Bench
198.4
211.6
211.6
Deadlift
352.7
369.3
374.8
374.8
GLP
118.48
1
FFForce
2022-05-14
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique
Juniors
949.1
544.97
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique
Division
Juniors
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
108.7
Squat
330.7
352.7
364.9
364.9
Bench
198.4
209.4
-220.5
209.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
-388
374.8
GLP
114.02
1
FFForce
2022-03-19
Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
921.5
548.68
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.4
Squat
325.2
341.7
-352.7
341.7
Bench
192.9
205
-211.6
205
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
374.8
374.8
GLP
116.12
1
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
888.5
534.07
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.1
Squat
325.2
337.3
-339.5
337.3
Bench
181.9
192.9
-198.4
192.9
Deadlift
341.7
358.3
-369.3
358.3
GLP
113.4
2
FFForce
2021-10-30
Girl Power
Open
887.4
532.73
Location
France
Competition
Girl Power
Division
Open
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Weight
102.3
Squat
314.2
325.2
-330.7
325.2
Bench
181.9
192.9
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
GLP
113.07
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
876.3
525.1
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.5
Squat
314.2
330.7
-337.3
330.7
Bench
-181.9
-181.9
181.9
181.9
Deadlift
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
GLP
111.37
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
815.7
507.15
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
97.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
-304.2
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
181.9
181.9
Deadlift
319.7
-341.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
109.09
2
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
832.2
510.94
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.3
Squat
281.1
292.1
-308.6
292.1
Bench
170.9
181.9
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
319.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
GLP
109.35
1
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Juniors
747.4
475.81
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
94.8
Weight
94.7
Squat
270.1
-286.6
-286.6
270.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
303.1
314.2
323
323
GLP
103.39
1
FFForce
2020-09-12
Silent Worker Meet
Open
617.3
408.93
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Open
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
94.8
Weight
90
Squat
209.4
220.5
226
226
Bench
115.7
126.8
132.3
132.3
Deadlift
248
259
-284.4
259
GLP
90.58
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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This was Tiffany Chapon’s 15th sanctioned powerlifting appearance and her 11th victory. Furthermore, she is now a 3x IPF World Champion and a 3x EPF European Champion. Tiffany also holds a number of Open and Junior World Records.
Tiffany Chapon was once again quite dominant, having easily won the title. In addition, she further improved her own World Record, as well as brought the first gold medal for France at the 2023 IPF Worlds. She will now hope to defend her European Title in a few months as well, which looks like the most realistic outcome currently.
Published: 11 June, 2023 | 2:38 PM EDT
Powerlifter Daiki Kodama (83KG) Breaks 33-Yo IPF Raw Bench World Record With 230.5-kg (508.2-lb) Press
1
IPF
2022-05-21
World Bench Press Championships
Open
485
161.66
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.4
Bench
463
485
-490.5
485
GLP
118.79
2
IPF
2022-05-21
World Bench Press Championships
Open
622.8
207.3
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.7
Bench
622.8
-644.9
-650.4
622.8
GLP
112.07
1
JPA
2022-02-12
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
617.3
204.34
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
600.8
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
110.27
1
JPA
2022-02-12
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Open
617.3
204.34
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~42.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
600.8
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
110.27
1
IPF
2021-10-22
World Bench Press Championships
Open
633.8
209.35
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~41.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.6
Bench
595.2
-622.8
633.8
633.8
GLP
112.88
2
IPF
2021-10-22
World Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
149.47
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~41.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.3
Bench
451.9
-479.5
-479.5
451.9
GLP
110
1
JPA
2021-03-28
Japanese Masters Classic Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
447.5
145.45
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Masters Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~41.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
165.7
Bench
447.5
447.5
GLP
107.38
1
JPA
2020-11-21
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
633.8
208.97
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Bench
562.2
584.2
633.8
633.8
GLP
112.62
1
JPA
2020-11-21
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Open
633.8
208.97
Location
Japan
Competition
All Japan Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Bench
562.2
584.2
633.8
633.8
GLP
112.62
1
JPA
2020-10-31
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
148.87
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.3
Bench
407.9
429.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
109.64
1
JPA
2020-01-25
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
498.2
164.93
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~40.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
440.9
498.2
-507.1
498.2
GLP
121.36
1
JPA
2019-10-26
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
617.3
204.99
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
551.2
584.2
617.3
617.3
GLP
110.74
1
JPA
2019-10-26
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
617.3
204.99
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
551.2
584.2
617.3
617.3
GLP
110.74
1
IPF
2019-05-18
World Bench Press Championships
Open
496
163.14
Location
Japan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.7
Bench
463
487.2
496
496
GLP
120.18
1
IPF
2019-05-18
World Bench Press Championships
Open
628.3
207.52
Location
Japan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.6
Bench
606.3
628.3
-663.6
628.3
GLP
111.9
1
JPA
2019-04-07
Osaka Powerlifting Championships
Masters 1
1190.5
393.03
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.7
Squat
264.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
Bench
468.5
490.5
490.5
Deadlift
308.6
352.7
380.3
380.3
GLP
79.64
1
JPA
2019-01-19
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Masters 1
429.9
143.75
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Masters 1
Age
~39.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.6
Bench
413.4
429.9
-463
429.9
GLP
105.56
1
JPA
2018-11-18
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
396.8
133.01
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.1
Bench
352.7
396.8
-440.9
396.8
GLP
97.62
1
JPA
2018-10-13
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
611.8
203.44
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Bench
562.2
600.8
611.8
611.8
GLP
109.95
1
JPA
2018-07-15
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
147.45
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
164.7
Bench
429.9
451.9
-463
451.9
GLP
108.78
1
IPF
2018-05-14
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
446.4
147.78
Location
Finland
Competition
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
429.9
446.4
-468.5
446.4
GLP
108.74
1
IPF
2018-04-23
World Bench Press Championships
Open
595.2
196.87
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~38.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.3
Bench
573.2
589.7
595.2
595.2
GLP
106.2
1
JPA
2018-01-27
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
584.2
193.75
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
39
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.6
Bench
540.1
562.2
584.2
584.2
GLP
104.61
1
OceaniaPF
2017-12-09
Oceania Championships & Pacific Invitationals
Open
467.4
153.89
Location
Singapore
Competition
Oceania Championships & Pacific Invitationals
Division
Open
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.4
Bench
418.9
-467.4
467.4
467.4
GLP
113.34
1
JPA
2017-11-12
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
463
150.28
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
166
Bench
407.9
440.9
463
463
GLP
110.96
1
JPA
2017-10-28
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
468.5
155.43
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.5
Bench
446.4
468.5
-487.2
468.5
GLP
114.32
1
JPA
2017-07-09
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
407.9
132.55
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
165.7
Bench
380.3
396.8
407.9
407.9
GLP
97.86
1
IPF
2017-05-22
World Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
201.61
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Bench
551.2
584.2
606.3
606.3
GLP
108.96
1
PA
2017-04-30
Pacific Invitational Bench Press
Open
463
150.59
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Invitational Bench Press
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
165.5
Bench
418.9
463
-477.3
463
GLP
111.16
3
PA
2017-04-29
Pacific Invitational
Open
1105.6
368.17
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.6
Squat
165.3
264.6
-297.6
264.6
Bench
424.4
-466.3
466.3
466.3
Deadlift
275.6
319.7
374.8
374.8
GLP
74.47
1
IPF
2017-04-22
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
451.9
151.54
Location
USA-TX
Competition
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158
Bench
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
111.22
1
JPA
2017-03-11
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
551.2
184.3
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~37.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
158.6
Bench
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
99.79
1
JPA
2016-11-26
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
429.9
142.76
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
413.4
429.9
-457.5
429.9
GLP
104.98
1
JPA
2016-11-13
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
446.4
147.98
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.7
Bench
352.7
396.8
446.4
446.4
GLP
108.86
1
PA
2016-08-20
Pacific Invitational
Open
1102.3
365.89
Location
Australia-WA
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.4
Squat
264.6
286.6
-297.6
286.6
Bench
396.8
440.9
-466.3
440.9
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
374.8
374.8
GLP
74.06
1
JPA
2016-07-10
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
407.9
135.44
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
37
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
330.7
369.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
99.6
1
IPF
2016-05-15
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
457.5
152.9
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.7
Bench
446.4
457.5
-466.3
457.5
GLP
112.29
1
IPF
2016-04-19
World Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
201.46
Location
Denmark
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~36.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
160.1
Bench
573.2
606.3
-663.6
606.3
GLP
108.85
1
JPA
2016-03-12
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
486.1
162.71
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
37
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
158.4
Bench
451.9
474
486.1
486.1
GLP
119.46
1
JPA
2015-10-31
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
662.5
218.23
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~35.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.3
Bench
573.2
617.3
662.5
662.5
GLP
117.57
5
PA
2015-10-17
Pacific Invitational III
Open
1005.3
331.59
Location
Australia-NSW
Competition
Pacific Invitational III
Division
Open
Age
~35.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Squat
165.3
-253.5
253.5
253.5
Bench
440.9
465.2
-479.5
465.2
Deadlift
220.5
286.6
-341.7
286.6
GLP
67.21
1
JPA
2015-07-05
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Open
468.5
155.58
Location
Japan
Competition
Kinki Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Bench
448.6
465.2
468.5
468.5
GLP
114.4
1
IPF
2015-05-20
World Bench Press Championships
Open
661.4
218.88
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~35.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.1
Bench
573.2
608.5
661.4
661.4
GLP
118.1
1
JPA
2014-11-29
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
202.75
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~34.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
158.6
Bench
573.2
606.3
-661.4
606.3
GLP
109.78
1
JPA
2014-07-06
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
146.96
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.4
Bench
352.7
396.8
440.9
440.9
GLP
107.99
1
IPF
2014-05-20
World Bench Press Championships
Open
607.4
201.99
Location
Denmark
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~34.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Bench
-573.2
573.2
607.4
607.4
GLP
109.17
1
JPA
2014-02-23
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
446.4
148.42
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160
Bench
407.9
446.4
-463
446.4
GLP
109.11
1
JPA
2013-11-30
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
628.3
209.04
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.8
Bench
567.7
595.2
628.3
628.3
GLP
112.99
1
JPA
2013-08-11
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
146.29
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.5
Bench
374.8
407.9
440.9
440.9
GLP
107.59
1
IPF
2013-05-20
World Bench Press Championships
Open
606.3
199.98
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~33.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Bench
556.7
584.2
606.3
606.3
GLP
107.78
1
IPF
2012-05-21
World Bench Press Championships
Open
573.2
189.22
Location
Czechia
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~32.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.7
Bench
551.2
573.2
-606.3
573.2
GLP
102.01
1
JPA
2012-02-26
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
442
146.28
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.1
Bench
385.8
407.9
442
442
GLP
107.64
1
JPA
2011-07-03
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
145.45
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Bench
402.3
440.9
-474
440.9
GLP
107.09
1
JPA
2011-02-27
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
380.3
125.38
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Bench
264.6
325.2
380.3
380.3
GLP
92.33
DQ
AsianPF
2010-08-13
Asian Bench Press Championship
Open
Location
Philippines
Competition
Asian Bench Press Championship
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.6
Bench
-573.2
-573.2
-573.2
1
JPA
2010-06-27
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Open
620.6
203.85
Location
Japan
Competition
Osaka Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163
Bench
573.2
620.6
-633.8
620.6
GLP
109.72
1
JPA
2010-02-28
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
435.4
142.4
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
164.1
Bench
396.8
429.9
435.4
435.4
GLP
105.01
1
IPF
2008-06-25
World Bench Press Championships
Open
600.8
185.23
Location
Czechia
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.8
Bench
573.2
-600.8
600.8
600.8
GLP
97.84
1
NAPF
2008-03-02
Arnold International Pro Bench
LW
619.5
192.92
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold International Pro Bench
Division
LW
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
177.7
Bench
584.2
619.5
-661.4
619.5
GLP
102.18
DQ
IPF
2007-05-29
World Bench Press Championships
Open
Location
Denmark
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
172.3
Bench
-573.2
-573.2
-573.2
1
IPF
2006-05-23
World Bench Press Championships
Open
567.7
185.85
Location
Hungary
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.8
Bench
540.1
556.7
567.7
567.7
GLP
99.93
1
IPF
2005-01-12
World Open Bench Press Championships
Open
567.7
185.45
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Open Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
164.4
Bench
-567.7
567.7
-622.8
567.7
GLP
99.64
1
IPF
2004-12-02
World Bench Press Championships
Open
551.2
180.44
Location
USA-OH
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.8
Bench
-545.6
-545.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
97.02
1
JPA
2004-10-02
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
578.7
190.06
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163
Bench
540.1
562.2
578.7
578.7
GLP
102.29
1
IPF
2003-12-05
World Bench Press Championships
Open
529.1
172.77
Location
Slovakia
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
164.5
Bench
507.1
529.1
-551.2
529.1
GLP
92.82
1
JPA
2003-09-14
Japanese Open & Masters Bench Press Championships
Open
523.6
171.79
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Open & Masters Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.3
Bench
523.6
GLP
92.43
1
IPF
2002-12-05
World Bench Press Championships
Open
496
165.81
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
158.7
Bench
-496
-496
496
496
GLP
89.77
1
AsianPF
2002-08-20
Asian Bench Press Championships
Juniors
485
159.91
Location
India
Competition
Asian Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162
Bench
380.3
485
-502.7
485
GLP
86.18
2
JPA
2002-06-29
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
496
163.04
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162.8
Bench
496
GLP
87.77
1
JPA
2002-01-23
Japanese Open/Masters Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Open
407.9
134.95
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Open/Masters Classic Bench Press & Firefighter/Police/SDF Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
161.2
Bench
385.8
407.9
-418.9
407.9
GLP
99.3
1
JPA
2001-09-02
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Open
402.3
132.36
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
162.6
Bench
385.8
402.3
-407.9
402.3
GLP
97.5
2
JPA
2001-09-01
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Open
440.9
145.35
Location
Japan
Competition
Japanese Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162.1
Bench
413.4
429.9
440.9
-451.9
440.9
GLP
78.32
Powerlifter Austin Perkins (75KG) Sets a 305-kg (672.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Guess who’s back and stronger than ever? It’s none other than Austin Perkins. Known for his incredible powerlifting prowess, Austin faced a setback in 2020 when he underwent surgery for a hernia. Since then, his progress has slowed down. But now, he’s making a remarkable comeback, defying all odds and showcasing his enhanced strength. Get ready to witness Austin Perkins unleash his powerlifting prowess once again. In his recent appearance at the 2023 USAPL P3 Grand Prix in Dallas, Texas, proved to be his greatest performance yet. He competed in the raw 75-kilogram weight class and set a new All-Time Squat World Record of 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds).
Having competed in the raw division, Austin Perkins was only allowed to utilize a lifting belt and knee sleeves for his squat. However, these supportive pieces of equipment were enough for him to set a new All-Time World Record.
Austin Perkins weighed in at 73.9 kilograms (162.9 pounds) for the 2023 USAPal P3 Grand Prix. In addition, apart from setting a new Squat World Record, Austin also set new competition PRs in every event. So, it was evidently a very successful outing for him.
The previous Raw Squat All-Time World Record was held by the legendary Taylor Atwood, who lifted 303 kilograms (668 pounds) at the 2021 USAPL Raw Nationals.
Austin Perkins’ Full Performance
Squat
280 kilograms (617.3 pounds)
295 kilograms (650.4 pounds)
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) — U75KG All-Time World Record & Competition PR
“To cap things off, this was the most confident on squat I had been ever. There was not any unknown variables come meet day which I loved.”
Watch Austin Perkins’ squat here:
Related: Powerlifter Reece Fullwood (125KG) Sets 412.5-kg (909.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Bench Press
175 kilograms (385.8 pounds)
185 kilograms (408.9 pounds)
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds) — Competition PR
“Had a little elbow hiccup about a month and a half out, but we got it under control.”
Watch Austin Perkins’ bench press here:
Deadlift
285 kilograms (628.3 pounds)
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
325 kilograms (716.5 pounds) — Competition PR
“Deadlift honestly just feels like we don’t have a ceiling at the moment so I’m excited to see how that goes leading into Nats!”
Total — 825 kilograms (1,818.8 pounds) — Competition PR
Watch Austin Perkins’ deadlift here:
Related: Powerlifter Russel Orhii Scores a Huge 337.5-kg (744-lb) Raw Squat Two-Rep PR
Austin Perkins’ Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
661.4
413.4
661.4
1763.7
585.7
Single-ply
727.5
440.9
727.5
1774.7
588.33
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USAPL
2022-12-10
Virginia Pro
MR-Jr
1708.6
566.1
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia Pro
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
160.8
Squat
606.3
633.8
-661.4
633.8
Bench
402.3
-413.4
413.4
413.4
Deadlift
617.3
661.4
-716.5
661.4
GLP
114.63
1
USAPL
2022-08-06
UBU Expo – Phoenix
MR-O
1741.6
579.43
Location
USA-AZ
Competition
UBU Expo – Phoenix
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
159.8
Squat
595.2
622.8
644.9
644.9
Bench
369.3
385.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
617.3
655.9
700
700
GLP
117.22
1
USAPL
2021-12-04
Virginia Pro
MR-Jr
1719.6
568.73
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia Pro
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
161.3
Squat
589.7
622.8
644.9
644.9
Bench
363.8
385.8
-407.9
385.8
Deadlift
622.8
661.4
688.9
688.9
GLP
115.2
2
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1697.6
559.98
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.9
Squat
606.3
639.3
-650.4
639.3
Bench
363.8
380.3
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
628.3
650.4
661.4
661.4
GLP
113.49
2
USAPL
2021-06-14
Equipped Nationals
M-O
1752.7
583.53
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Equipped Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.7
Squat
683.4
705.5
-723.1
705.5
Bench
-396.8
413.4
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
606.3
-628.3
-628.3
606.3
GLP
99.92
1
USAPL
2021-04-08
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
M-C
1774.7
582.03
Location
USA-LA
Competition
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
183
Weight
163.4
Squat
727.5
-771.6
-771.6
727.5
Bench
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
Deadlift
628.3
661.4
-684.5
661.4
GLP
99.67
G
USAPL
2020-11-14
Warrior Collegiate Open
MR-G
1763.7
585.7
Location
USA-NE
Competition
Warrior Collegiate Open
Division
MR-G
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.3
Squat
600.8
628.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
-358.3
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
628.3
672.4
705.5
705.5
GLP
118.53
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1670
552.52
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.2
Squat
573.2
606.3
628.3
628.3
Bench
336.2
358.3
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
606.3
650.4
672.4
672.4
GLP
111.91
2
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1670
552.52
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.2
Squat
573.2
606.3
628.3
628.3
Bench
336.2
358.3
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
606.3
650.4
672.4
672.4
GLP
111.91
1
IPF
2019-07-22
University Powerlifting Cup
Open
1625.9
540.28
Location
Estonia
Competition
University Powerlifting Cup
Division
Open
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.1
Squat
573.2
595.2
606.3
606.3
Bench
319.7
341.7
-363.8
341.7
Deadlift
595.2
633.8
677.9
677.9
GLP
109.33
1
USAPL
2019-05-10
Open Nationals
M-Jr
1769.2
588.33
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-Jr
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Squat
661.4
694.5
705.5
705.5
Bench
385.8
407.9
424.4
424.4
Deadlift
600.8
622.8
639.3
639.3
GLP
100.74
1
USAPL
2019-05-10
Open Nationals
M-O
1769.2
588.33
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159.9
Squat
661.4
694.5
705.5
705.5
Bench
385.8
407.9
424.4
424.4
Deadlift
600.8
622.8
639.3
639.3
GLP
100.74
1
USAPL
2019-04-12
Collegiate Nationals
M-C
1725.1
576.06
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Collegiate Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
159
Squat
661.4
683.4
-700
683.4
Bench
385.8
402.3
413.4
413.4
Deadlift
573.2
595.2
628.3
628.3
GLP
98.64
1
USAPL
2019-02-02
Nebraska Collegiate State Championships
MR-C
1517.9
506.39
Location
USA-NE
Competition
Nebraska Collegiate State Championships
Division
MR-C
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.2
Squat
529.1
565.5
585.3
585.3
Bench
308.6
319.7
-331.8
319.7
Deadlift
573.2
584.2
612.9
612.9
GLP
102.38
1
USAPL
2018-10-20
Milwaukee Collegiate Cup
MR-O
1477.1
496.02
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Milwaukee Collegiate Cup
Division
MR-O
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
157.6
Squat
507.1
534.6
545.6
545.6
Bench
308.6
325.2
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
584.2
600.8
600.8
GLP
100.14
2
USAPL
2018-04-19
Collegiate Nationals
M-C
1581.8
531.18
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Collegiate Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
157.6
Squat
600.8
639.3
-666.9
639.3
Bench
341.7
-358.3
358.3
358.3
Deadlift
562.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
GLP
90.95
2
IPF
2017-08-28
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1504.7
511.05
Location
USA
Competition
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
155
Squat
529.1
556.7
567.7
567.7
Bench
319.7
341.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
540.1
573.2
-611.8
573.2
GLP
87.48
1
USAPL
2017-03-29
High School Raw & Equipped Nationals
M-TJ
1460.6
497.89
Location
USA-PA
Competition
High School Raw & Equipped Nationals
Division
M-TJ
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
154.2
Squat
512.6
551.2
-578.7
551.2
Bench
264.6
-325.2
325.2
325.2
Deadlift
534.6
573.2
584.2
584.2
GLP
85.22
1
USAPL
2017-01-21
North Mississippi Championships
M-T2
1377.9
467.17
Location
USA-MS
Competition
North Mississippi Championships
Division
M-T2
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
155.4
Squat
501.6
512.6
540.1
540.1
Bench
253.5
275.6
286.6
286.6
Deadlift
501.6
518.1
551.2
551.2
GLP
79.97
3
USAPL
2016-04-01
High School Nationals
M-V
1322.8
465.97
Location
USA-FL
Competition
High School Nationals
Division
M-V
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
148.8
Weight
147.3
Squat
-501.6
507.1
-518.1
507.1
Bench
242.5
264.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
496
512.6
523.6
523.6
GLP
79.68
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
North MS Championships
M-HS
1267.7
451.54
Location
USA-MS
Competition
North MS Championships
Division
M-HS
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
474
501.6
-518.1
501.6
Bench
226
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
485
501.6
512.6
512.6
GLP
77.18
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
Austin Perkins started competing in powerlifting when he was just 16-years-old, with his first appearance coming at the 2016 USAPL North MS Championships. So, he already has over six years of experience. During this time, Austin has taken part in 22 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and came out victorious on 15 occasions.
In addition to all his wins, Austin Perkins has now secured his first Squat All-Time World Record. Apart from it being an incredible achievement, this record has also further cemented his motivation to succeed in the sport. So, he will now continue preparing for the 2023 USAPL Raw Nationals, which will take place from September 14-17, in Memphis, TN.
Published: 31 May, 2023 | 10:14 AM EDT
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Scores 305-kg (672.4-lb) Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record At 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman
When it comes to women’s strength athletes, Lucy Underdown reigns supreme as the ultimate deadlifting powerhouse. Her exceptional abilities in this lift set her apart from any other competitor in the world. She is miles ahead of everyone, which is proved by her records and deadlift event wins in all competitions. As if that wasn’t enough, Lucy Underdown has now set a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record.
Lucy Underdown set this humongous deadlift World Record at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition, which took place on May 27-29, in Nottingham, England. The Kratos Barbell Deadlift was the fourth event of the competition. So, Lucy Underdown was already tired from performing three events before setting the World Record as well.
From what can be seen in the Instagram video, Lucy Underdown only utilized a lifting belt and lifting straps to set the 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record. She even made the lift look relatively easy and soaked the glory by holding the bar at lockout for a few seconds as well.
Watch the video here:
Related: Lucy Underdown Pulls a 302.5-kg (667-lb) Unofficial Strongwoman Deadlift World Record in Training
The Kratos Barbell is an absolute game-changer. It’s designed to push your limits and take your deadlifts to the next level. Picture this: a sturdy 10-foot barbell that’s flexible enough to provide a unique challenge. When you go for that initial lift off the ground, you’ll feel the barbell testing your strength a little longer, adding an extra thrill to the exercise. But here’s the best part – once those plates leave the floor, the deadlift becomes smoother and more manageable. It’s like unlocking a whole new level of strength and achievement. Trust me, this barbell is a game-changer for your lifting journey. The bend in the barbell alongside the humongous 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) weight made Lucy Underdown’s lift look epic.
Lucy Underdown’s 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman Performance
Lucy Underdown was extremely close to winning the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition, as she lost to Rebecca Roberts by just one point. Going into the final event, Underdown and Roberts were tied on points. However, Rebecca dominated the final event, leaving Underdown in second-place.
Husafell Stone Carry: 39.80 meters (Second-Place)
Block Press: 5 reps (First-Place)
Truck Pull: 23.47 seconds (Second-Place)
Max Deadlift: 305 kilograms (First-Place)
Sack Throw: 5 in 27.71 seconds (Second-Place)
Although Lucy Underdown did not win the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition, she grabbed yet another podium finish in major competition. She has also finished in third-place at both the 2022 & 2021 UK’s Strongest Woman competitions as well. In addition, Lucy has claimed victories at the 2022 Arnold’s UK Strongwoman Pro and 2022 England’s Strongest Woman competitions.
Most notably, Lucy Underdown became the first woman to deadlift 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds) in 2021, marking her reign as the world’s greatest deadlifter among women.
Related: Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Deadlifts 617lbs Ahead of 2022 UK’s Strongest Woman Contest
Lucy Underdown walked away from the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman contest satisfied, mainly due to her new World Record. Lucy had her heart set on winning the competition, but with just three years of experience under her belt, she remains determined. She’s not letting setbacks discourage her. Instead, she’s using them as fuel to train harder and come back even stronger next year. Lucy’s unwavering dedication and passion for her sport will surely pave the way for even greater achievements in the future.
Published: 30 May, 2023 | 9:13 AM EDT
List of All-Time Powerlifting World Records In Raw & Equipped Divisions
Throughout history, there has always been a fascination and sense of satisfaction in witnessing people demonstrate their incredible strength. However, it was during the 1950s that the sport of powerlifting truly took off and captured the attention of enthusiasts worldwide. Since then, powerlifting has become increasingly popular and is currently enjoying its highest level of recognition and interest. So, we decided to make a list of every All-Time World Record in raw and equipped divisions.
Powerlifting consists of dozens of federations who host their own competitions and have their own records. On the other hand, the phrase “All-Time World Record” has a specific meaning when it comes to powerlifting records. It stands for the most weight that has ever been lifted successfully in a competition that was sanctioned by any international federation. This indicates that the record is acknowledged on a global scale and is not restricted to a particular organization or area.
There are four events in which an athlete can set an All-Time World Record, and those are the Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and Total. In addition, there are raw and equipped divisions, as well as multiple weight classes.
“Raw” powerlifting competitions typically allow athletes to wear lifting belts, singlets, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and chalk. On the other hand, equipped powerlifting allows the use of pieces of equipment which have a much more significant impact on the weight of the lifts. Examples of “equipped” powerlifting are bench press shirts, squat suits, knee wraps, and more.
Raw Squat — Men
Ray Williams is the man who set the mark to beat on the raw squats, as he holds the All-Time World Record of 490 kilograms (1,080 pounds). He set this record at the 2019 USAPL Arnold SBD Pro American. While Ray set the record for his +140-kilogram weight class, it is also the heaviest raw squat across all 12 weight classes.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Ray Williams: 490 kilogram (1,080 pounds) — 2019
Jezza Uepa: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2017
Jesus Olivares: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2023
Craig Foster: 465 kilograms (1,025 pounds) — 2022
Daniel Bell: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2020
Men’s Raw Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U56KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (292.5 kilograms / 644 pounds)
U60KG: Aleksey Nikulin (270 kilograms / 595 pounds)d
U67.5KG: Jonathan Garcia (271 kilograms / 597 pounds)
U75KG: Taylor Atwood (303 kilograms / 668 pounds)
U82.5KG: Jawon Garrison (345.5 kilograms / 761 pounds)
U90KG: Amit Sapir (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
U100KG: Joe Sullivan (386 kilograms / 850 pounds)
U110KG: Phillip Herndon (395 kilograms / 870 pounds)
U125KG: Reece Fullwood (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
U140KG: Shane Haller (420 kilograms / 929 pounds)
+140KG: Ray Williams (490 kilograms / 1,080 pounds)
Raw Squat — Women
Although April Mathis has held the World Record for over a decade, Bonica Brown managed to break it very recently. She did so by raw squatting 280 kilograms (617 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Bonica Brown: 280 kilogram (617 pounds) — 2023
April Mathis: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2011
Amanda Martin: 275.5 kilograms (607 pounds) — 2021
Tamara Walcott: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2022
Alexis Jones: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2023
Women’s Raw Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Stacia Cambra (122.5 kilograms / 270 pounds)
U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (161 kilograms / 254 pounds)
U52KG: Noémie Allabert (171.5 kilograms / 378 pounds)
U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (220 kilograms / 485 pounds)
U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (225 kilograms / 496 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (265 kilograms / 584 pounds)
U82.5KG: Hunter Henderson (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
+90KG: Bonica Brown (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Men
Julius Maddox is unprecedented in the bench press event, as no one has even gotten close to him. There have been some unofficial lifts by athletes such as Danal Zamani, but when it comes to performing in a competition, Maddox is the greatest. So, he holds the raw bench press World Record of 355 kilograms (782 pounds), which he set at the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown III.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Julius Maddox: 355 kilograms (782 pounds) — 2021
Kirill Sarychev: 335 kilograms (738 pounds) — 2015
Eric Spoto: 327.5 kilograms (722 pounds) — 2013
Thomas Davis: 325 kilograms (716 pounds) — 2021
Scot Mendelson: 324.3 kilograms (715 pounds) — 2005
Men’s Raw Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Roland Ezuruike (200 kilograms / 440 pounds)
U56KG: Sherif Osman (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
U60KG: Sherif Osman (211 kilograms / 465 pounds)
U67.5KG: Roman Eremashvili (228 kilograms / 502 pounds)
U75KG: Roman Eremashvili (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
U82.5KG: Stanislav Milostnoy (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
U90KG: Andrey Sapozhonkov (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
U100KG: Oleg Perepechenov (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U110KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (305 kilograms / 672 pounds)
U125KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (306.1 kilograms / 675 pounds)
U140KG: Johnnie Harris (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
+140KG: Julius Maddox (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Women
Although she lost her squat World Record, April Mathis is still in possession of her 207.5-kilogram (457-pound) bench press world record. She set this at the 2016 SPF Gritmas Classic, meaning it has remained unchanged for the past seven years.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
April Mathis: 207.5 kilograms (457 pounds) — 2016
Samanth DiBois: 181.4 kilograms (400 pounds) — 2016
Carina Davis: 180 kilograms (396 pounds) — 2021
Roberta Collins: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2003
Jessica Springer: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2020
Women’s Raw Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Lucy Ogechukwu Ejike (127.5 kilograms / 281 pounds)
U48KG: Esther Osa Oyema (310 kilograms / 218 pounds)
U52KG: Esther Osa Oyema (133 kilograms / 293 pounds)
U56KG: Fatma Omar (143 kilograms / 315 pounds)
U60KG: Małgorzata Hałas-Koralewska (145 kilograms / 319 pounds)
U67.5KG: Natalya Samarina (153 kilograms / 337 pounds)
U75KG: Allison Hind (163.2 kilograms / 360 pounds)
U82.5KG: Shannon Nash (172.5 kilograms / 380 pounds)
U90KG: Małgorzata Kopiec (177.5 kilograms / 391 pounds)
+90KG: April Mathis (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
Raw Deadlift — Men
Arguably the most impressive lift in powerlifting belongs to Danny Grigsby. He managed to deadlift 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, making him the closest man to break the half a ton barrier.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Danny Grigsby: 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) — 2022
Benedikt Magnússon: 460.4 kilograms (1,015 pounds) — 2011
Jamal Browner: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2022
Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 447.5 kilograms (986 pounds) — 2021
Yury Belkin: 445 kilograms (981 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Raw Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Luis Sotelo (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U56KG: Dalton LaCoe (271.5 kilograms / 598 pounds)
U60KG: Maksim Chursanov (291 kilograms / 641 pounds)
U67.5KG: Nabil Lahlou (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
U75KG: Chris Yip (350 kilograms / 771 pounds)
U82.5KG: Dmitry Nasonov (405 kilograms / 892 pounds)
U90KG: John Haack (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (433.5 kilograms / 955 pounds)
U110KG: Danny Grigsby (467.5 kilograms / 1,030 pounds)
U125KG: Danny Grigsby (487.5 kilograms / 1,074 pounds)
U140KG: Danny Grigsby (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
+140KG: Benedikt Magnússon (460.4 kilograms / 1,015 pounds)
Raw Deadlift — Women
Tamara Walcott is the queen of raw deadlifts, as she has the heaviest pull in the history of women’s powerlifting. Her greatest deadlift came at the 2022 WRPF American Pro and weighed 290 kilograms (639 pounds). In addition, Tamara has ventured into the Strongman world and set deadlift records there as well.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Tamara Walcott: 290 kilograms (639 pounds) — 2022
Chakera Ingram: 282.5 kilograms (622 pounds) — 2018
Samantha Rice: 280 kilograms (617 pounds) — 2023
Kristy Hawkins: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2021
Brianny Terry: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Raw Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Payal Ghosh (170 kilograms / 374 pounds)
U48KG: Heather Connor (192.5 kilograms / 424 pounds)
U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (202.5 kilograms / 446 pounds)
U56KG: Stefanie Cohen (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U60KG: Whitney Baxley (236 kilograms / 520 pounds)
U67.5KG: Galina Abramova (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (282.5 kilograms / 622 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
+90KG: Tamara Walcott (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
Raw Total — Men
Jesus Olivares is the newest record holder in the Raw Total event. He set the record just a few months ago at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships by totaling 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds). In addition, he set the record at a drug-tested meet, which adds to its value.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Jesus Olivares: 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds) — 2023
Daniel Bell: 1,127.5 kilograms (2,485 pounds) — 2020
Ray Williams: 1,112.5 kilograms (2,452 pounds) — 2019
Josh Morris: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2017
Thomas Davis: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2021
Men’s Raw Total — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (600 kilograms / 1,322 pounds)
U56KG: Precious McKenzie (610 kilograms / 1,344 pounds)
U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (670.5 kilograms / 1,478 pounds)
U67.5KG: Michael Estrella (738 kilograms / 1,627 pounds)
U75KG: Taylor Atwood (838.5 kilograms / 1,848 pounds)
U82.5KG: Blake Lehew (915 kilograms / 2,017 pounds)
U90KG: John Haack (1,022.5 kilograms /2,254 pounds)
U100KG: John Haack (1,030 kilograms / 2,270 pounds)
U110KG: Jamal Browner (1,052.5 kilograms / 2,320 pounds)
U125KG: Zac Meyers (1,055 kilograms / 2,325 pounds)
U140KG: Larry Williams (1,075 kilograms / 2,275 pounds)
+140KG: Jesus Olivares (1,152.5 kilograms / 2,540 pounds)
Raw Total — Women
Tamara Walcott appears once more on the list of All-Time World Records for the Raw Total event. She accumulated 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) across three events at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, which is more than anyone has done before her.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Tamara Walcott: 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) — 2022
April Mathis: 730.2 kilograms (1,610 pounds) — 2011
Samantha Rice: 702.5 kilograms (1,548 pounds) — 2023
Alexis Jones: 701 kilograms (1,154 pounds)— 2023
Chakera Ingram: 692.5 kilograms (1,521 pounds) — 2018
Women’s Raw Total — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Stacia Cambra (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (428.5 kilograms / 944 pounds)
U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (552.5 kilograms / 1,218 pounds)
U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (580 kilograms / 1,278 pounds)
U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (570 kilograms / 1,256 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (692.5 kilograms / 1,526 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (702.5 kilograms / 1,548 pounds)
+90KG: Tamara Walcott (735 kilograms / 1,620 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Men
The equipped squat of Nathan Baptist was truly a unique sight to see, as his 595-kilogram (1,311-pound) squat is the heaviest in this division. He landed it at the 2021 UPA Utah Kick Off Meet no one came close to it for three years now.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Nathan Baptist: 595 kilograms (1,311 pounds) — 2021
Brian Carroll: 592.5 kilograms (1,306 pounds) — 2020
Dave Hoff: 577.5 kilograms (1,273 pounds) — 2019
Jonas Rantanen: 575 kilograms (1,267 pounds) — 2011
Donnie Thompson: 573.7 kilograms (1,265 pounds) — 2011
Men’s Equipped Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (300.5 kilograms / 662 pounds)
U56KG: Jeremy Smith (317.5 kilograms / 700 pounds)
U60KG: Gerard McNamara (342.5 kilograms / 755 pounds)
U67.5KG: Alex Kovatch (378.7 kilograms / 835 pounds)
U75KG: Wes McCormick (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (450 kilograms / 992 pounds)
U90KG: Kalle Räsänen (486 kilograms / 1,071 pounds)
U100KG: Sam Byrd (498.9 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
U110KG: Chris Della Fave (526.1 kilograms / 1,160 pounds)
U125KG: Dave Hoff (548.8 kilograms / 1,210 pounds)
U140KG: Brian Carroll (592.3 kilograms / 1,306 pounds)
+140KG: Nathan Baptist (595 kilograms / 1,311.7 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Women
Leah Reichman stands alone at the top of the women’s division for the equipped squat, as she has lifted almost 50 kilograms (110 pounds) more than anyone else. Thus, she holds the World Record of 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds), having set it at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Leah Reichman: 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 387.5 kilograms (854 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 369.6 kilograms (815 pounds) — 2019
Amber Hansen: 367.5 kilograms (810 pounds) — 2023
Jordan Buchla: 353.8 kilograms (780 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Equipped Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Reema Kumari (182.5 kilograms / 402 pounds)
U48KG: Marianne Kosonen (222.5 kilograms / 490 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (255 kilograms / 562 pounds)
U56KG: Jenna Odziana (272.5 kilograms / 600 pounds)
U60KG: Brianda Romero (285 kilograms / 628 pounds)
U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (310.7 kilograms / 685 pounds)
U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
U82.5KG: Anna McCloskey (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
U90KG: Amber Hansen (367.5 kilograms / 810 pounds)
+90KG: Leah Reichman (432.5 kilograms / 953 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Men
The award for the most dominant World Record goes to Jimmy Kolb, who has managed to surpass his closest rival by almost 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Jimmy has done this in the equipped bench press event with his 612.5-kilogram (1,350-pound) World Record. He set this record at the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Jimmy Kolb: 612.5 kilograms (1,350 pounds) — 2023
Will Barotti: 521.6 kilograms (1,150 pounds) — 2022
Rich Putnam: 514.8 kilograms (1,135 pounds) — 2022
Mike Womack: 513.5 kilograms (1,132 pounds) — 2022
Bill Gillespie: 512.5 kilograms (1,129 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Equipped Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Vladimir Balynets (190 kilograms / 418 pounds)
U56KG: Jeremy Smith (226.8 kilograms / 500 pounds)
U60KG: Eric Head (227.5 kilograms / 501 pounds)
U67.5KG: Kevin Harmon (276.6 kilograms / 610 pounds)
U75KG: Harley Sanders (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
U82.5KG: Rob Forell (412.7 kilograms / 910 pounds)
U90KG: Rob Forell (453.5 kilograms / 1,000 pounds)
U100KG: Rob Forell (455.8 kilograms / 1,005 pounds)
U110KG: Greg Powell (500 kilograms / 1,102 pounds)
U125KG: Doug Smithey (499 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
U140KG: Rich Putnam (514.8 kilograms / 1,135 pounds)
+140KG: Jimmy Kolb (612.5 kilograms / 1,350 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Women
The contention for the women’s equipped bench press World record has always been stacked, but Rea-Ann Miller has recently made a giant leap forward. She bench pressed 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) at the 2023 MM Bench for Wolfe II and claimed the World Record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Rae-Ann Miller: 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) — 2023
Amber Hansen: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2021
Katrina Bielomyza: 277.5 kilograms (611 pounds) — 2021
Emma Yitalo-James: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2008
Women’s Equipped Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Cosette Neely (142.8 kilograms / 315 pounds)
U48KG: Cosette Neely (155 kilograms / 341 pounds)
U52KG: Tiffany Biancardi (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (197.5 kilograms / 435 pounds)
U60KG: Tiffany Biancardi (204.1 kilograms / 450 pounds)
U67.5KG: Kathleen James (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
U75KG: Allison Hind (242.6 kilograms / 535 pounds)
U82.5KG: Shawna Mendelson (256.2 kilograms / 565 pounds)
U90KG: Emma Ylitalo-James (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
+90KG: Rae-Ann Miller (294.8 kilograms / 650 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Men
The equipped deadlift World Record is held by Andy Bolton who locked out 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) at the 2009 BPC South East Qualifier and Novice Bash. Interestingly, this is the only event in powerlifting where the equipped record is lighter than the raw record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Andy Bolton: 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) — 2009
Konstantīns Konstantinovs: 430 kilograms (948 pounds) — 2006
Garry Frank: 422.5 kilograms (931 pounds) — 2002
Tibor Mészáros: 420.5 kilograms (927 pounds) — 2004
Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 420 kilograms (925 pounds) — 2017
Men’s Equipped Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko (257.5 kilograms / 567 pounds)
U56KG: Lamar Gant (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U60KG: Lamar Gant (310 kilograms / 683 pounds)
U67.5KG: Daniel Austin (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
U75KG: Alexis Maher (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
U82.5KG: Micah Marino (360.6 kilograms / 795 pounds)
U90KG: Ed Coan (390 kilograms / 859 pounds)
U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
U110KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
U125KG: Konstantīn Konstantīnovs (430 kilograms / 948 pounds)
U140KG: Andy Bolton (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
+140KG: Andy Bolton (457.5 kilograms / 1,008 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Women
Only two women have ever crossed the 300-kilogram (661-pound) milestone in the equipped deadlift event, and Becca Swanson is the more prominent of the two. She holds the World Record of 315 kilograms (694 pounds), which she set at the 2005 WPC WPO European Semi Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Becca Swanson: 315 kilograms (694 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 300 kilograms (661 pounds) — 2018
Leah Reichman: 288 kilograms (635 pounds) — 2021
Deana D’Andrea: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
Andrea Corder: 274.4 kilograms (605 pounds) — 2019
Women’s Equipped Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Wei-Ling Chen (175 kilograms / 385 pounds)
U48KG: Wei-Ling Chen (195 kilograms / 429 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (210 kilograms / 462 pounds)
U56KG: Jamie Field (232.5 kilograms / 512 pounds)
U60KG: Anna Mezhova (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
U67.5KG: Krista Ford (260 kilograms / 573 pounds)
U75KG: Andrea Corder (274.4 kilograms / 605 pounds)
U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (273 kilograms / 601 pounds)
U90KG: Crystal Tate (297.5 kilograms / 655 pounds)
+90KG: Becca Swanson (315 kilograms / 694 pounds)
Equipped Total — Men
Overall, Dave Hoff wrote his name in the history books as the equipped Total World Record holder. His record stands at 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) from the 2019 WPC WPO Super Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Dave Hoff: 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) — 2019
Donnie Thompson: 1360.7 kilograms (3,000 pounds) — 2011
Jonas Rantanen: 1,340 kilograms (2,954 pounds) — 2011
Bob Merkh: 1,317.6 kilograms (2,905 pounds) — 2022
Chris Della Fave: 1,301.8 kilograms (2,870 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Equipped Total — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko ( 687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
U56KG: Sergey Fedosienko (742.5 kilograms / 1,636 pounds)
U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (765 kilograms / 1,685 pounds)
U67.5KG: Brian Schwab (875.4 kilograms / 1,930 pounds)
U75KG: Oleksandr Kutcher (985 kilograms / 2,171 pounds)
U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (1,100 kilograms / 2,425 pounds)
U90KG: Shawn Frankl (1,192.9 kilograms / 2,630 pounds)
U100KG: Shawn Frankl (1,231.5 kilograms / 2,715 pounds)
U110KG: Chris Della Fave (1,301.8 kilograms / 2,870 pounds)
U125KG: Dave Hoff (1,363 kilograms / 3,005 pounds)
U140KG: Dave Hoff (1,407.5 kilograms / 3,103 pounds)
+140KG: Donnie Thompson (1,360.7 kilograms / 3,000 pounds)
Equipped Total — Women
Speaking of the women’s equipped Total World Record, Leah Reichman has just recently broken a record which has been in Becca Swanson’s possession for 18 years. She did so by totaling 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Leah Reichman: 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 930 kilograms (2,050 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 852.7 kilograms (1,880 pounds) — 2019
Deana D’Andrea: 845 kilograms (1,862 pounds) — 2023
Amber Hansen: 818.7 kilograms (1,805 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Equipped Total — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Cosette Neely (494.4 kilograms / 1,090 pounds)
U48KG: Cosette Neely (530 kilograms / 1,168 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (613 kilograms / 1,351 pounds)
U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (617.5 kilograms / 1,361 pounds)
U60KG: Heidi Howar (682.5 kilograms / 1,504 pounds)
U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (746.1 kilograms / 1,645 pounds)
U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (816.4 kilograms / 1,800 pounds)
U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (840.5 kilograms / 1,853 pounds)
U90KG: Becca Swanson (855 kilograms / 1,884 pounds)
+90KG: Leah Reichman (932.5 kilograms / 2,055 pounds)
Most of the records listed above were set within the last few years, while only a few historic records remain unbroken. This proves that we are currently living through a golden age of powerlifting and are lucky to witness the likes of Jesus Olivares, Danny Grigsby, Tamara Walcott, Kristy Hawkins, and many other amazing athletes.
Published: 17 May, 2023 | 3:16 PM EDT
Weightlifter Li Dayin (89KG) Scores New Snatch & Total World Records at 2023 Asian Championships
The 2023 Asian Powerlifting Championships in Jinju, South Korea, are in full swing from May 5-13, and it seems like China is dominating the competition with their impressive performance. This is in large part to Li Dayin, China’s starboy, as he just put up one of the greatest showings in history. Dayin is no stranger to mind-blowing feats, but he has surpassed the expectation with new Snatch and Total World Records in the 89-kilogram weight class.
Starting off with the Snatch, Li Dayin opened up with 171 kilograms (377 pounds) for his first out of three attempts. Obviously, he completed the lift with ease and moved on to 176 kilograms (388 pounds) for his second attempt. After making easy work of his second attempt as well, Li Dayin then crushed 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds) for his final attempt, setting a new World Record.
No one held the World Record before Li Dayin, as he is the first man to cross the “World Standard” mark of 179 kilograms (394.6 pounds).
Watch the snatch here:
Related: Weightlifter Liao Guifang (71KG) Sets Two New World Records at 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships
Li Dayin’s second event was the Clean & Jerk. He opened up with a massive weight of 205 kilograms (451.9 pounds) and moved on to 216 kilograms (476.2 pounds) for the second attempt. However, Li was not successful in locking out the massive weight. Regardless, he still had the third attempt available where he managed to Clean & Jerk 216 kilograms (476.2 pounds).
Li Dayin ended up with a Total of 396 kilograms (873 pounds), which is a new World Record as well. The previous Total World Record was held by Karlos Nasar. It stood at 395 kilograms (870.8 pounds), as Nasar set it at the 2023 European Weightlifting Championships.
Li Dayin’s Full Performance
Snatch: 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds) — U89KG World Record
Clean & Jerk: 216 kilograms (476.2 pounds)
Total: 396 kilograms (873 pounds) — U89KG World Record
2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships U89KG Podium Finishers
Li Dayin — 396 kilograms (873 pounds)
Tian Tao — 387 kilograms (853.2 pounds)
Mir Mostafa Javadi — 364 kilograms (802.4 pounds)
Related: Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (89KG) Clean & Jerk 220-kg (485-lb) For a New Senior And Junior World Records
Despite the fact that Li Dayin is still only 25 years old, he has made an immeasurable impact on the sport of weightlifting. His most notable achievements are winning the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships, and the 2019 & 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championship. He has also set numerous World Records over the years.
Li Dayin previously competed in the 81-kilogram weight class, but his jump to the 89-kilogram weight class has proven to be the right choice now. With another victory and some more World Records under his belt, Li Dayin is charging towards the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he would like to claim his first medal.
Published: 10 May, 2023 | 6:26 PM EDT