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Bill Kazmaier

**William "Bill" Kazmaier** (born December 30, 1953) is a retired powerlifter and strongman, who represented the United States of America. Bill had competed in the IPF in 1979 and 1983. and won a gold medal in each year. Bill also competed in strongman from 1978 until 1990. In the IPF, Bill competed in the 125+ and 110+ kilogram weight class.
Charles Conner

**Charles "Charlie" Conner** (born: September 15, 1989) is an equipped powerlifter representing the United States of America. Charles competed in the 105 kilogram weight class, and is a 2-time bronze medalist.

Charlie held the open bench press world record in the equipped 105 kilogram weight class, bench pressing 323.5 kilograms.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM003000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Adam Ramzy

**Adam Ramzy** (born: December 26, 1990) is an equipped powerlifter representing Canada. Adam competes in the 83 kilogram weight class. During his career in the IPF from 2012 to 2017, Adam had earned a bronze medal in 2016.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM002000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Dmitry Inzarkin

**Dimitry Inzarkin** (born: November 19, 1987) is an equipped powerlifter representing Russia. Dimitry competes in the 93 kilogram weight class, and is a 6-time gold medalist and 4-time silver medalist.

Dmitry has held the total world record in the equipped 93 kilogram weight class. He had totaled 1,035 kilograms, but it was declared annulled.

## Results

### Equipped Bench Press

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM003000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Anibal Coimbra

**Anibal Manuel Coimbra Marques** (born: September 30, 1972) is a former equipped powerlifter representing Luxembourg. Anibal competed from 1998 to 2013. He competed in the 105 kilogram weight class, and is a 3-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 5-time bronze medalist.

In his first year as a Masters 1 lifter, he broke three world masters 1 records in the equipped 105 kilogram weight class. He squatted 400 kilograms for a masters 1 world record, deadlifted 387.5 kilograms for a masters 1 and open world record, and totaled 1,047.5 kilograms for a masters 1 and open world record. His heaviest squat was 402.5 kilograms for a masters 1 world record.
Anna Rykun

**Anna Rykun** (born 1998) is a classic bench press specialist representing Ukraine. Anna competes in the 57 kilogram weight class, and is a 4-time gold medalist and 1-time silver medalist.

Anna currently holds the bench press only world record in the 57 kilogram weight class, bench pressing 123.5 kilograms.
Dmytro Vovk

**Dmytro Vovk** (born: 1996) is a classic powerlifter representing Ukraine. Dmytro competes in the 120+ kilogram weight class, and is a 2-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

Dmytro held the bench press only and full power bench press junior world record in the classic 120 kilogram weight class, bench pressing 241 kilograms.

On December 15, 2023, the IPF announced a 3-year suspension to Dmytro after failing a doping test. His samples, collected in-competition on June 18, 2023, revealed the presence of Modafinil. He would be stripped of his placements from the 2023 World Classic Powerlifting Championships, including a bronze medal on the bench press. Dmytro is banned from competing in the IPF until August 11, 2026.
Garrett Blevins

**Garrett Blevins** (born: 1988) is a classic powerlifter representing the United States of America. Garrett competes in the 105 kilogram weight class, and is a silver and bronze medalist.

Garrett has held three world records, as he squatted 331.5 kilograms, bench pressed 226 kilograms and totaled 885.5 kilograms.
Don Blue

**Donald "Don" Blue** (1934 - date of death unknown) was a powerlifter representing the United States of America. Don competed in 1973 and 1974 in the 67.5 kilogram weight class, where he won both the championships.

Don trained for powerlifting and competed in the IPF while incarcerated, and was allowed to compete under the supervision of police officers. He would claim 3 world records, squatting 217.5 kg, deadlifting 610lbs and totaling 1,400lbs. Prior to the 1974 World Powerlifting Championships, he faced stab wounds that he suffered from prison, but would end up winning the gold medal and squat 217.5 kilograms for a world record.
Eric Kupperstein

**Eric Kupperstein** (born: 1966) is a masters equipped powerlifter representing the United States of America. Eric competes in the 59 kilogram weight class. Making his IPF debut in 2006 at 40 years old, Eric is a 11-time gold medalist, winning eight Masters 1 equipped world championships, winning the Masters 2 equipped world championships once, and the Masters 2 classic world championships once. He has also won a silver medal and the bronze medal in the open classic championships, and a silver medal in the masters 1 bench press championships.

## Career

Eric began powerlifting competitively since 1983 at the age of 17. Eric has won AAU Nationals once, ADFPA Nationals once, ADFPA Collegiate Nationals twice, and the AAU/ADFPA World Championships once respectively.

Eric first competed as a Masters at the USA Powerlifting Masters nationals in 2006 after turning 40 years old, where he secured first place. He would also compete in the IPF, where he would win nine gold medals in the Masters 1 equipped powerlifting championships, winning every competition minus 2014, where he competed raw that year. In 2010, Eric broke his first world record, deadlifting 248.5 kilograms for a masters 1 world record in the 56 kilogram weight class.

In 2011, after the IPF re-structured the weight classes, Eric deadlifted 245 kilograms for a masters 1 world record in the 59 kilogram weight class.

In 2012, Eric competed in the inaugural IPF classic powerlifting championships, where he deadlifted 252.5 kilograms for an open world record. His record would shortly be broken by Sergey Fedosienko, who deadlifted 270 kilograms. In 2014, Eric deadlifted 235 kilograms raw for a masters 1 world record. In 2016 and into his first Masters 2 competition, Eric squatted 190 kilograms and totaled 510.5 kilograms for a masters 2 world record. He would also deadlift 235.5 kilograms for a masters 2 and masters 1 world record in the 59 kilogram weight class.

In 2017, Eric squatted 237.5 kilograms squatted for a masters 2 world record.
Aliaksandr Hrynkevich-Sudnik

**Aliaksandr Hrynkevich-Sudnik** (born: 1976) is a former classic powerlifter representing Belarus. Aliaksandr competed in the 74 kilogram weight class, and was undefeated, winning 4 gold medals.

In his debut competition, Aliaksandr deadlifted 291 kilograms for an open world record. In 2015, he totaled 710 kilograms for an open world record. In his first year as a masters 1 lifter, Aliaksandr broke two masters 1 world records. squatting 252.5 kilograms and totaled 730 kilograms, which was also an open world record.
Fernando Soria

**Fernando Marcelo Soria Ojeda** (born: February 25, 1983) is an equipped powerlifter representing Ecuador. Fernando competes in the 66 kilogram weight class.

On January 27, 2023, Fernando's samples were retested, and the results violated an anti-doping policy, resulting in a 3-year ban. His placement at the 2022 World Championships were withdrawn.

## Results

1. ↑ https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf
Lung-Hsin Huang

**Lung-Hsin Huang** (born: November 1, 1981) is a former classic and equipped powerlifter representing Chinese Taipei. Lung-Hsin competed from 1998 until 2015. He competed in the 74 kilogram weight class, and is a 1-time gold medalist, 6-time silver medalist and 3-time bronze medalist.

## Results

### Classic Full Power

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/246a657b-9295-4b1a-a5f6-5c5c51dbcc34
Antonina Marchenko

**Antonina Marchenko** (born **Antonina Kniazieva** in 1989) is an equipped powerlifter representing Ukraine. Antonina competes in the 76 kilogram weight class, and is a gold medalist and bronze medalist.

In 2018, Antonine bench pressed 180 kilograms for a full power and bench press only open world record in the equipped 72 kilogram weight class.
Danylo Kovalyov

**Danylo Kovalyov** (born: January 24, 1996) is an equipped powerlifter representing Ukraine. Danylo competes in the 120 kilogram weight class. Dmytro is a 3-time gold medalist, 2-time silver medalist and 2-time bronze medalist.

Danylo is known for his bench press when he was a junior equipped powerlifter. He has broken the bench press world record in the 105 kilogram weight class four times before becoming an open powerlifter. Danylo has bench pressed 307.5 kilograms in 2019, and still currently holds the world record. His first world record was in 2018, when he bench pressed 290.5 kilograms equipped.

In his first competition in the 120 kilogram weight class, Danylo squatted 448 kilograms for an open world record. However, his record would shortly be beoken by Sen Yang.

## IPF Results

1. ↑ https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf
Andrzej Stanaszek

**Andrzej Stanaszek** (born: September 25, 1971) is a former powerlifter and bench press specialist representing Poland. Andrzej competed from 1990 until 2003 in the 52 kilogram weight class. He is a 24-time gold medalist and 3-time silver medalist. Despite the IPF being an equipped only competition at the time, Andrzej competed mostly unequipped. Despite this, he would be the first man to squat 6-times his own bodyweight, squatting 300.5 kilograms at a bodyweight of 50 kilograms on November 3, 2003. This would- however- be his last full power competition.

Andrzej is 4'0" tall, and was born with shorter stature.

## Career

Andrzej began competing in 1990 at age 19. In his first junior competition, he bench pressed 153 kilograms for a junior world record. In 1992, while still a junior, he squatted 247.5 kilograms and bench pressed 162.5 kilograms for a junior and open world record. In 1993, Andrzej would break his records again, squatting 252.5 kilograms and bench pressed 172.5 kilograms. In 1994, in his final year as a junior, he squatted 270 kilograms and bench pressed 177.5 kilograms.

While he had not broken any records in the last 9 years, he would be a reigning world champion from 1993 to 2000, as he would place 2nd in 2001. In 2003, he would squat 300.5 kilograms for a historic world record, becoming the first man to squat 6-times his own bodyweight. He would also bench press 182.5 kilograms the same way. He would take second place, losing to then junior powerlifter Sergey Fedosienko.

In bench press only competitions, he would reign undefeated, competing in 12 bench press only competitions, winning all of them.

## Hall of Fame

In 1995, Andrzej was inducted into the IPF Hall of Fame as a male lifter.
Alyssa Hitchcock

**Alyssa Hitchcock** (born: June 7, 1984) is a former equipped powerlifter representing the United States of America. Alyssa competed internationally from 2002 until 2013. She competed in the 63 kilogram weight class, and is a gold medalist.

In 2015, Alyssa failed a doping test and was stripped from competing at the 2015 USA Powerlifting Nationals. She has not competed in powerlifting since.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/450f1247-1014-47b6-9908-9c02f31e77e1
Aleksandra Otchenashko

**Aleksandra Otchenashko** (born: 1991) is a former classic powerlifter representing Belarus. Aleksandra competed internationally from 2014 until 2015. She competed in the 47 kilogram weight class, and is a gold medalist and silver medalist. In her first IPF competition, Aleksandra totaled 330 kilograms for a junior world record in the 47 kilogram weight class.
Blaine Sumner

**Blaine Sumner** (born: June 22, 1987) is an equipped powerlifter representing the United States of America. Blaine competes in the 120+ kilogram weight class, and is a 3-time gold medalist and 3-time silver medalist. Blaine is the first to win the classic powerlifting championships in 2012 as a 120+ kilogram competitor.

Blaine currently holds the heaviest squat, bench press, and total in the history of the IPF. He squatted 505 kilograms, bench pressed 425.5 kilograms and totaled 1,275.5 kilograms. He has also held the total world record classic, totaling 1,002.5 kilograms, and was the first powerlifter to squat 400 kilograms raw.

At Blaine's first appearance at The World Games, Blaine had failed to register a total after failing all three of his deadlift attempts. He was in the lead in wilks following the squat and bench press until the bomb out.

## Results

### Classic Full Power

1. ↑ https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf
Agnes Rudin

**Agnes Rudin** (born: 2000) is a classic powerlifter and classic/equipped bench press specialist representing Sweden. Agnes competes in the 76 kilogram weight class, and is a 2-time gold medalist, 2-time silver medalist and 2-time bronze medalist.

Agnes has broken three junior world records in the 69 kilogram weight class, bench pressing 121 kilograms for a full power and bench press only record, and squatted 180.5 kilograms.
Alexey Kuzmin

**Alexey Kuzmin** (born: 1982) is a classic powerlifter representing Russia. Alexey competes in the 83 kilogram weight class, and is a 1-time gold medalist, 2-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

In 2013, Alexey deadlifted 312.5 kilograms and totaled 760 kilograms for an open world record.
Heidi Hille Arnesen

**Heidi Hille Arnesen** (born: August 10, 1970) is an equipped powerlifter representing Norway. Heidi competes in the 84 kilogram and 84+ kilogram weight class, and is a 1-time silver medalist and 3-time bronze medalist.

As a Masters 1 lifter, Heidi has squatted 240 kilograms for a masters 1 world record in the 84 kilogram weight class. In her first year as a masters 2 lifter, she broke 4 world records in the 84 kilogram weight class, squatting 250 kilograms, bench pressing 147.5 kilograms, deadlifting 207.5 kilograms and totaling 605 kilograms. Inthe 84+ kilogram weight class competition, Heidi squatted 255 kilograms for a masters 2 world record.

Heidi has also competed in classic in European Powerlifting Federation competitions. She had squatted 167.5 kilograms, deadlifted 197.5 kilograms and totaled 462.5 kilograms for a masters 2 world record in the 84 kilogram weight class.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POW004000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Charles Okpoko

**Charles Okpoko** (born October 11, 1995) is a classic powerlifter representing the United States of America. Charles competes in the 66 kilogram weight class, and is a 4-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

Charles has held the open and junior squat and total world record in the classic 66 kilogram weight class. As a junior, Charles squatted 253 kilograms for a junior and open world record. He would also total 688 kilograms for a junior and total world record. After moving out of the juniors, Charles squatted 263 kilograms and totaled 705.5 kilograms for an open world record.

## Results

### Classic

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM001000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Powerlifting At The World Games 2013 - Super Heavyweight Men

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2013** for **Super** **Heavyweight Men** took place on August 1, 2013 in Cali, Colombia. featuring 10 equipped competitors who are in the 120 or 120+ kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* J = Junior
* WR = World Record
* WRA = World Record Attempt
* J WR = World Record in the Junior division.
Powerlifting At The World Games 1989

**Powerlifting At The World Games** in 1989 took place on July 20, 1989 in Karlsruhe, Germany, featuring equipped competitors of all weight classes and all age groups. Athletes who scored the highest Schwartz / Malone Points depended on placements.

The 1989 World Games is the first World Games featuring the women's division. World Records from IPF World Championships were eligible to be surpassed, if the lift is deemed a 'good lift'.
Jennifer Millican

**Jennifer Millican** (born: 1983) is a classic powerlifter representing the United States of America. Jennifer competed in the 57 kilogram weight class, and was undefeated in the IPF, winning two gold medals in two of her IPF competitions.

Jennifer had held two world records, squatting 174.5 kilograms and totaling 462.5 kilograms.
Konstantin Danilov

**Konstantin Danilov** (born: December 8, 1986) is an equipped powerlifter representing Russia. Konstantin competed in the IPF from 2003 to 2015. He competed in the 66 kilogram weight class, and is a 5-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

In his debut competition, Konstantin broke two sub-junior world records, squatting 212.5 kilograms and deadlifting 217.5 kilograms for a sub-junior world record in the 52 kilogram weight class. In the opens, Konstantin squatted 326 kilograms and totaled 795 kilograms for an open world record in the 66 kilogram weight class.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/d4742fd1-966b-40b2-b4f9-0ec60081233f
IPF Hall of Fame Inductees

The **International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame** began in 1978 to recognize powerlifters who had competed in the IPF and officials who had shaped the IPF. The Hall of Fame began with just male lifters and officials, but started including female lifters since 1987. As of 2023, there are 90 members of the IPF Hall of Fame.

## Inductees

### 1978

* Ron Collins (Powerlifter)
* Larry Pacifico (Powerlifter)
* Rob Hoffman (Official)

### 1979

* Hideaki Inaba (Powerlifter)
* Precious McKenzie (Powerlifter)
* Clay Patterson (Official)

### 1980

* Lamar Gant (Powerlifter)
* Don Reinhoudt (Powerlifter)
* Vic Mercer (Official)

### 1982

* Eddie Pengelly (Powerlifter)
* Walter Thomas (Powerlifter)
* Jan Todd (Official)

### 1984

* Kenneth Mattson (Powerlifter)
* Manojit Bose (Official)

### 1987

* Tony Stevens (Powerlifter)
* Bev Francis (Powerlifter)
* George Leggett (Official)

### 1991

* Ruthie Shafer (Powerlifter)
* Arnold Boström (Official)

### 1995

* Andrzej Stanaszek (Powerlifter)
* Cathy Millen (Powerlifter)
* Heiner Köberich (Official)

### 2006

* Brad Gillingham (Powerlifter)
* Chen Yueh Chao (Powerlifter)
* Detlev Albrings (Official)

### 2007

* Hiroyuki Isagawa (Powerlifter)
* Raija Koskinen (Powerlifter)
* Norbert Wallauch (Official)

### 2008

* Mike Bridges (Powerlifter)
* Inger Blikra (Powerlifter)
* Subrata Dutta (Official)

### 2009

* Priscilla Ribic (Powerlifter)
* Arnulf Wahlstrom (Official)

### 2010

* Antonietta Orsini (Powerlifter)
* Konstantin Pavlov (Powerlifter)
* Dennis Unitt (Official)

### 2011

* Wei-Ling Chen (Powerlifter)
* Kenneth Sandvik (Powerlifter)
* Lawrence Maile (Official)

### 2012

* Jaroslaw Olech (Powerlifter)
* Yukako Fukushima (Powerlifter)

### 2014

* Anibal Coimbra (Powerlifter)
* Larysa Soloviova (Powerlifter)
* Robert Wilks (Official)
* Peter Fiore (Official)

### 2016

* Daiki Kodama (Powerlifter)
* Ielja Strik (Powerlifter)
* Alan Ferguson (Official)

### 2017

* Jan Wegiera (Powerlifter)
* Inna Filimonova (Powerlifter)
* Gundula Viona Von Bachhaus (Powerlifter)
* Dietmar Wolf (Official)
* Ralph Farquharson (Official)

### 2018

* Tsung-Ting Hsieh (Powerlifter)
* Eva Speth (Official)
* Johnny Wiklund (Official)
* Josephine Ip (Official)
* ~~Ana Rosa Castellain (Powerlifter)~~ (Removed from the Hall of Fame after failing a doping test.)

### 2019

* Hassan El Belghiti (Powerlifter)
* Jennifer Thompson (Powerlifter)
* Natalia Salnikova (Powerlifter)
* Robert Keller (Official)

### 2020

* Andrei Konovalov (Powerlifter)
* Tetyana Melnyk (Powerlifter)
* Hannie Smith (Official)
* Myriam Busselot (Official)

### 2021

* Sergii Bilyi (Powerlifter)
* Rhaea Stinn (Powerlifter)
* Sigurjon Petursson (Official)
* Christina Chamley (Official)

### 2022

* Carl Yngvar Christensen (Powerlifter)
* Marion Hammang (Powerlifter)
* Kerstin Klawitter Thomsen (Official)
* Farshid Soltani (Official)

### 2023

* Daisuke Midote (Powerlifter)
* Hildeborg Hugdal (Powerlifter)
* Richard Parker (Official)
* PJ Joseph (Official)
Mahailya Reeves

**Mahailya Reeves** (born: October 28, 2003) is a classic powerlifter representing the United States of America. Mahailya competes in the 84+ kilogram weight class. Despite being 18 years old and into her IPF debut, she would win the junior gold medal, and claim the heaviest raw female bench press in the IPF, bench pressing 164.5 kilograms for a sub-junior, junior, and open world record.

## Results

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/Mahailya3/status/1453808103045177354
Maria Luisa Vasquez

**Maria Luisa Vasquez** (born: February 4, 1983) is an equipped powerlifter representing Puerto Rico. Maria competes in the 47 kilogram weight class, and is a 2-time bronze medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time gold medalist.

Maria originally represented Guatemala, before switching to Puerto Rico in 2012.

## Results

### Classic

1. ↑ https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf
Powerlifting At The World Games 2009 - Lightweight Women

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2009** for **Lightweight Women** took place on July 25, 2009 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, featuring 10 equipped competitors who are in the 48 and 52 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* J = Junior
* M1 = Masters 1
* WR = World Record
* NVL = No Valid Lift
* DNF = Did Not Finish
Kenneth Sandvik

**Kenneth Sandvik** (born: March 5, 1975) is an equipped powerlifter and bench press specialist representing Finland. Kenneth competes in the 120+ kilogram weight class. Active since 2002, Kenneth is an 8-time gold medalist, 3-time silver medalist and 5-time bronze medalist.

## Career

Kenneth began competing in powerlifting since 2002. He would make his IPF debut the same year at the World Bench Press championships, where he won a bronze medal. In 2011, Kenneth broke the equipped bench press world record in the equipped 120+ kilogram weight class, pressing 332.5 kilograms. In 2011, Kenneth was inducted into the IPF Hall of Fame as a male lifter. In 2014, Kenneth bench pressed 371 kilograms for a world record in the equipped 120+ kilogram weight class. In 2015, in his first year as a masters 1 lifter, Kenneth bench pressed 357.5 kilograms and totaled 1,062.5 kilograms for a masters 1 world record in the equipped 120+ kilogram weight class. He would break his own bench press world record in 2017, pressing 360 kilograms.

## Results

### Equipped Bench Press

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/e73a2226-2234-433d-a165-cd5b634e009a
Jose Castillo

**Jose Castillo** (born: September 11, 1986) is a former classic and equipped powerlifter representing Ecuador. Jose competed from 2008 until 2015. He competed in the 83 kilogram weight class, and is a 4-time gold medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

In 2010, Jose failed a drug test. At the 2010 World Open Powerlifting Championships, he originally won the gold medal, but would be given to Pavel Ozerov, who was the silver medalist. Jose would not face any suspension, and returned to competition the following year. In 2015, Jose would fail a drug test again following the 2015 World Classic Powerlifting Championships, where he had also won a gold medal originally. He would be stripped of the gold medal, which would be handed to then silver medalist to Brett Gibbs. Jose would be suspended from competing in the IPF for 8 years.

## Results

### Classic Full Power

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/5e5bfda9-2bd0-4f2b-a72f-9c51ead9e313
Lamar Gant

**Lamar Gant** (born 1957) is a retired powerlifter who represented the United States of America. Lamar Gant competed in the IPF since it's inauguration in 1973 until 1990. He has won 15 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the IPF, and was undefeated from 1975 to 1984, and again from 1986 to 1990. Lamar no longer competes in powerlifting. His last competition was in 1998 at Nationals.

Lamar competed with Idiopathic Scoliosis. He was inducted into the Inaugural IPF Hall of Fame in 1978.

## Career

Lamar began powerlifting competitively since 1973 at the age of 16, competing at the Inaugural IPF competition, where he placed second in the 56 kilogram weight class, losing to Precious McKenzie.

The following year, Lamar would win gold. In 1975, Lamar broke his first IPF world record, totaling 537.5 kilograms at the Amateur Athletic Union Nationals. In 1976, Lamar bench pressed 127.5 kilograms and totaled 552.5 kilograms for a world record. He would extend his bench press record to 135 kilograms and his total record to 610 kilograms.

In 1978, Lamar moved up to the 60 kilogram weight class, where he deadlifted 282.5 kilograms and totaled 640 kilograms for a world record. In 1987, Lamar would become the first powerlifter to deadlift 5-times his own bodyweight. He would deadlift 302.5 kilograms in the 60 kilogram weight class. He shortly extended the historic lift to 307.5 kilograms. The following year, Lamar deadlifted 310 kilograms in the 60 kilogram weight class, lifting approximately 5.17-times his own bodyweight.

## Results

*Note: In 1973, the IPF were using pound (lb) metrics before switching to kilograms (kg) in 1974.*
Jesus Olivares

**Jesus Olivares** (born: June 5, 1998) is a classic powerlifter competing in the 120+ weight class. Jesus is an undefeated world champion, winning 3 gold medals in the 120+ kilogram weight class and a gold medal at the Sheffield 2023 Powerlifting Championships. Jesus originally competed for the United States Virgin Islands, before switching to the United States of America in 2022. He stands at 6’2” and weighing 407 pounds

In his debut competition in 2021, Jesus broke 4 junior world records, squatting 427.5 kilograms, bench pressing 252.5 kilograms for a full power and bench press only world record, and totaled 1,045 kilograms.

At the Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2023, Jesus made history by totaling the heaviest total in raw powerlifting history, totaling 1,152.5 kilograms, surpassing Ray Williams's total by 47.5 kilograms. He would also be the first man to deadlift 400 kilograms and 900lbs raw in the IPF, deadlifting 410 kilograms for an open world record, surpassing Ray Williams's record by 11.5 kilograms.

## IPF Results

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEK5nDAMun/
Powerlifting At The World Games 2013 - Heavyweight Women

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2013** for **Heavyweight Women** took place on July 31, 2013 in Cali, Colombia. featuring 10 equipped competitors who are in the 72 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* M1 = Masters 1
* M2 = Masters 2
* WR = World Record
* WRA = World Record Attempt
* NVL = No Valid Lift
* DSQ = Disqualified
Junior Division

The **Junior Division** in powerlifting is an age group in the International Powerlifting Federation. The junior division is for athletes aged 18 to 23. (ages 19 to 23, advertised by the IPF) The division began in 1982, which was originally for every athlete aged 23 or less before the introduction of the Sub-Junior division in 2001 for lifters aged 14 to 18. The Junior Division also allows Sub-Juniors to break junior world records in that age division, and the Junior Division are allowed to break Open world records. The Junior division began in the World Equipped Bench Press Championships in 2009, the World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2013 and then the World Classic Bench Press Championships in 2016, the same year the championships launched.

## See also

* List of Junior World Records in Powerlifting
Nicolas Gaines

**Nicolas Gaines** (born: 2005) is a classic powerlifter representing the United States of America. Nicolas competes in the 74 kilogram weight class. Making his IPF debut in 2023, Nicolas won a gold medal, and would break three sub-junior world records, squatting 240.5 kilograms, deadlifting 273 kilograms and totaling 656 kilograms.
Powerlifting At The World Games 2009 - Heavyweight Men

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2009** for **Heavyweight Men** took place on July 26, 2009 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, featuring 10 equipped competitors who are in the 90 or 100 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* SJ = Sub-Junior
* M1 = Masters 1
* NVL = No Valid Lift
* DNF = Did Not Finish
Powerlifting At The World Games 2001 - Lightweight Men

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2001** for **Lightweight Men** took place on August 21, 2001 in Akita, Japan, featuring 11 equipped competitors who are in the 52, 56, 60 and 67.5 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* J = Junior
* M2 = Masters 2
* WR = World Record
Lidiia Zaiats

**Lidiia Zaiats** (born: 1996) is an equipped powerlifter representing Russia. Lidiia competed in the 72 kilogram weight class, and is a 1-time bronze medalist.

Lidiia holds two junior world records in the 72 kilogram weight class, squatting 242.5 kilograms and totaling 612.5 kilograms. These world records would become permanent after the 72 kilogram weight class was retired. In the 63 kilogram weight class, Lidiia would total 552.5 kilograms for a junior world record.
Natalie Hanson

**Natalie Hanson** (born: 1990) is an equipped powerlifter and bench press specialist representing the United Stated of America. Natalie competes in the 84 kilogram weight class, and is a 3-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

Natalie has held four world records in the equipped 84 kilogram weight class, squatting 273.5 kilograms, bench pressing 202.5 kilograms for a bench press only world record, bench pressing 191.5 kilograms for a full power bench press world record, and totaled 671 kilograms.
John Haack

**John Haack** (born: February 1, 1993) is a classic powerlifter representing the United States of America. John has competed in the IPF in 2016 in the 83 kilogram weight class, and won the open competition as a junior in 2016. John held the junior squat and total world record, squatting 298 kilograms, deadlifting 315 kilograms and totaling 813 kilograms.

John no longer competes in the IPF, as he has switched to untested federations.
Masters 3 Division

The **Masters 3 Division** is an age group in the International Powerlifting Federation. The division is for athletes aged 59 to 69. (ages 60 to 69, advertised by the IPF) The division began at the 2001 World Equipped Powerlifting Championships and World Equipped Bench Press Championships. The Masters 3 division are allowed to break Masters 1, Masters 2 and Open World Records. Since the launch of the classic division, the Masters 2 division started taking part in the World Classic Powerlifting Championships since 2014, and then the World Classic Bench Press Championships in 2016, the same year the championships launched.
Krzysztof Wierzbicki

**Krzysztof Wierzbicki** (born: July 5, 1990) is a classic powerlifter representing Poland. Krzysztof competes in the 105 kilogram weight class, and is a 5-time gold medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

Krzysztof is famous for his deadlifts, as he has deadlifted the heaviest weight in IPF's history. At The World Games in 2017, All his deadlifts attempts were a world record in the equipped 120 kilogram weight class, deadlifting 388.5 kilograms, then 408.5 kilograms and then 420 kilograms despite only weighing 0.07 kilograms above the 105 kilogram weight class. In the classic 105 kilogram weight class, he has deadlifted 390.5 kilograms and totaled 895.5 kilograms for an open world record.

When Krzysztof was a junior, he held two open and junior world records in the 93 kilogram weight class, deadlifting 355 kilograms and totaling 810 kilograms.

Outside the IPF, Krzysztof deadlifted 502.5 kilograms in training in April 2022.

## Results

### Classic Full Power

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM004000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Per Berglund

**Per Berglund** (born: 1967) is a former classic and equipped powerlifter representing Sweden. Per Berglund competed from 1990 to 2014, where he won a gold medal, three silver medals and three bronze medals.

## Powerlifting Career

Per began powerlifting competiitvely in 1990, where he won the gold medal in the junior competition. Competing in the open 75 kilogram weight class, Per has won three silver medals from 1994 to 1996, and has won a bronze medal in 1993. Per stopped powerlifting after 1996, but returned in 2006, where he placed 8th.

Per would make his final return in 2012 after the classic (raw) powerlifting was implemented in the IPF. Per would win a bronze medal in the 2012 and 2013 competition. In 2014, Per would break four classic Masters 1 world records in the 74 kilogram weight class, squatting 235 kilograms, totaling 675 kilograms, and bench pressing 175 kilograms for a full power and bench press only world record.

## Personal Life

Per Berglund is a first generation powerlifter. Their children Eddie and Donna are both international powerlifters. Eddie has won the open world title in 2022, and is a 3-time junior gold medalist and 3-time open bench press world champion in the 66 kilogram weight class. Donna has held the open bench press world record in the 52 kilogram weight class.
Powerlifting At The World Games 2017 - Middleweight Men

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2017** for **Middleweight Men** took place on July 26, 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, featuring 10 equipped competitors who are in the 74 or 83 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* M1 = Masters 1
* WR = World Record
* WRA = World Record attempt
* M1 WR = World Record in the Masters 1 division
* M1 WRA = World Record Attempt in the Masters 1 division
Kelsey McCarthy

**Kelsey McCarthy** (born: October 27, 1992) is an equipped powerlifter representing the United States Virgin Islands. Kelsey competes in the 69 kilogram weight class. Kelsey is a 4-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

Kelsey originally represented the United States of America, but moved to the United States Virgin Islands in 2021.

In 2018, Kelsey broke the squat world record in the 72 kilogram weight class, squatting 265.5 kilograms, which has become a permanent world record after the 72 kilogram weight class has been removed in 2021. She also held the total world record, totaling 660.5 kilograms, but was broken by Ana Castellain. In the 69 kilogram weight class, Kelsey totaled 637.5 kilograms for a world record.

## IPF Results

### University

1. ↑ https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf
Joy Nnamani

**Joy Nnamani** (born 1992) is a powerlifter representing Great Britain, an island residing in the United Kingdom. Joy is a 4-time gold medalist and 1-time bronze medalist, winning twice in the 52 kilogram weight class, and twice in the 57 kilogram weight class.

Joy holds the deadlift world record in the 57 kilogram weight class, deadlifting 230.5 kilograms, and totaling 500.5 kilograms in the 57 kilogram weight class.
Powerlifting At The World Games 2013

**Powerlifting At The World Games** in 2013 took place from July 30 to August 1, 2013 in Cali, Colombia, featuring equipped competitors of all weight classes and all age groups. Athletes who scored the highest Wilks Points depended on placements.

World Records from IPF World Championships were eligible to be surpassed, if the lift is deemed a 'good lift'.

## See also

* List of Powerlifting Champions at The World Games
* World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships 2013
Nobuyuki Hamada

**Nobuyuki Hamada** (born: September 27, 1969) is an equipped powerlifter representing Japan. Nobuyuki competes in the 83 kilogram weight class, and is a 5-time gold medalist and 1-time silver medalist.

Nobuyuki has broken three world records. In the Masters 1, Nobuyuki bench pressed 227.5 kilograms in the equipped 74 kilogram weight class. In his first year as a Masters 2, he squatted 290 kilograms and totaled 730 kilograms for a masters 2 world record in the equipped 74 kilogram weight class. In 2023, Nobuyuki totaled 777.5 kilograms for a masters 2 world record in the equipped 83 kilogram weight class.

## Results

### Equipped Bench Presss

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM002000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
John Endoso

**John Endoso** (born: 2005) is a classic powerlifter representing the United Arab Emirates. John competes in the 105 kilogram weight class.

Making his IPF debut in 2023, John won silver medal at the 2023 Sub-Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in the 105 kilogram weight class. John also squatted 311 kilograms for a sub-junior world record. He has extended his record to 311.5 kilograms.
Powerlifting At The World Games 2013 - Lightweight Men

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2013** for **Lightweight Men** took place on July 30, 2013 in Cali, Colombia, featuring 10 equipped competitors who are in the 59 or 66 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* WR = World Record
* NVL = No Valid Lift
* DNF = Did Not Finish
* DSQ = Disqualified
Percy Covic

**Percy Covic** (born: 2000) is a classic powerlifter representing Germany. Percy competes in the 120 kilogram weight class, and is a bronze medalist.

Percy competed at the 2023 World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in the 120 kilogram weight class. Originally finishing 4th place, his competitor Saeid Alhasi- who originally won the bronze medal- failed a doping test and was stripped of his bronze medal position, which would be given to Percy.
Powerlifting At The World Games 2017

**Powerlifting At The World Games** in 2017 took place from July 24 to 26, 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, featuring equipped competitors of all weight classes and all age groups. Athletes who scored the highest Wilks Points depended on placements.

World Records from IPF World Championships were eligible to be surpassed, if the lift is deemed a 'good lift'.

## See also

* List of Powerlifting Champions at The World Games
* World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships 2017
Kevin Jager

**Kevin Jäger** (born: August 25, 1995) is a former equipped powerlifter and bench press specialist representing Germany. Kevin had competed from 2011 to 2018, and was in the 120+ kilogram weight class. Kevin is an 8-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 2-time bronze medalist.

As a sub-junior Kevin bench pressed 252.5 kilograms in the equipped 105 kilogram weight class. As a junior, he bench pressed 356 kilograms for both a junior and open world record in the equipped 120 kilogram weight class. In the 120+ kilogram weight class, Kevin bench pressed 391 kilograms for a junior world record. Outside the bench pressed, he held the junior total world record in the equipped 120 kilogram weight class, totaling 1,060 kilograms.

## Results

### Equipped Bench Press

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM004000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Powerlifting At The World Games 2005 - Lightweight Women

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2005** for **Lightweight Women** took place on July 16, 2005 in Duisburg, Germany, featuring 13 equipped competitors who are in the 44, 48 and 52 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* SJ = Sub-Junior
* J = Junior
* M1 = Masters 1
* WR = World Record
* NVL = No Valid Lift
* DNF = Did Not Finish
Masters 4 Division

The **Masters 4 Division** is an age group in the International Powerlifting Federation. The division is for athletes aged 69 or older. (70 or older, advertised by the IPF) The division began at the 2011 World Equipped Powerlifting Championships and World Equipped Bench Press Championships. Since the launch of the classic division, the Masters 2 division started taking part in the World Classic Powerlifting Championships since 2014, and then the World Classic Bench Press Championships in 2016, the same year the championships launched. The Masters 4 division are allowed to break Masters 1, Masters 2, Masters 3 and Open World Records.
Kloie Doublin

**Kloie Doublin** (born: September 28, 1999) is an equipped and classic powerlifter representing the United States Virgin Islands. Kloie competes in the 76 kilogram weight class, and is a 3-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

Kloie originally represented the United States of America, before switching to the United States Virgin Islands in 2021.

Kloie has broken 2 junior and 2 sub-junior world records equipped. As a sub-junior, Kloie squatted 168.5 kilograms and deadlifted 200.5 kilograms equipped in the 72 kilogram weight class. As a sub-junior, she broke the junior total world record, totaling 476.5 kilograms in the 72 kilogram weight class. She would later break the world record by totaling 513.5 kilograms. Kloie also holds the junior bench press world record equipped in the 72 kilogram weight class, bench pressing 115 kilograms.

## Results

### Classic Bench Press

1. ↑ https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf
Oleksandr Rubets

**Oleksandr Rubets** (born: May 11, 1996) is an equipped powerlifter representing Ukraine. Oleksandr competes in the 105 kilogram weight class, and is a 3-time gold medalist, 2-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist.

Oleksandr holds two junior squat world records in the equipped 105 kilogram weight class, squatting 433 kilograms (was an open world record) and totaling 1,080 kilograms. Oleksandr has also bench pressed 302.5 kilograms for a junior equipped world record.
Etienne El Chaer

**Etienne El Chaer** (born: 2000) is a classic powerlifter representing Lebanon. Etienne competes in the 120 kilogram weight class. Making his IPF debut in 2023, Etienne won the gold medal at the 2023 World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in the 120 kilogram weight class, where he also two junior world records in the weight class, deadlifting 378.5 kilograms and totaling 926 kilograms.
Maria Htee

**Maria Htee** (born: 1988) is a classic powerlifter representing Canada. Maria competes in the 57 kilogram weight class, and is a 1-time gold medalist, 2-time silver medalist and 2-time bronze medalist.

In 2019, Maria held the open squat and total world record in the equipped 57 kilogram weight class, squatting 178.5 kilograms and totaling 473.5 kilograms. She has also squatted 183.5 kilograms for a world record in the 63 kilogram weight class.
Mailebis Oquendo

**Mailebis Oquendo** (born: January 31, 1987) is a former equipped powerlifter representing Venezuela. Mailebis competed from 2008 until 2013. She competed in the 52 kilogram weight class, and is a gold medalist and silver medalist.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/425779d6-85bd-4a8a-9a09-2ad3a8259ec1
Patrik Turesson

**Patrik Turesson** (born: October 16, 1974) is a former equipped powerlifter representing Sweden. Patrik competed from 1996 until 2017. He competed in the 93 kilogram weight class, and is a 5-time gold medalist, 2-time silver medalist and 3-time bronze medalist.

In 2015, Patrik broke three masters 1 world records in the equipped 93 kilogram weight class. He squatted 360.5 kilograms, deadlifted 320 kilograms and totaled 880 kilograms.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/2c2f3274-6860-4895-81bc-13a95840191d
Norihiro Otani

**Norihiro Otani** (born: October 4, 1980) is an equipped powerlifter representing Japan. Norihiro competes in the 74 kilogram weight class.

Norhihiro broke the open bench press world record in the equipped 74 kilogram weight class, bench pressing 250 kilograms.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM002000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Powerlifting At The World Games 2017 - Heavyweight Women

**Powerlifting At The World Games 2017** for **Heavyweight Women** took place on July 26, 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, featuring 10 equipped competitors who are in the 72 kilogram weight class. Competitors with the highest Wilks depends on rankings.

## Results

* M1 = Masters 1
* M2 = Masters 2
* WR = World Record
* WRA = World Record Attempt
* M1 WR = World Record in the Masters 1 Division
* M1 WRA = World Record in the Masters 1 Division
* M2 WR = World Record in the Masters 2 Division
* M2 WRA = World Record in the Masters 2 Division
Maliek Derstine

**Maliek Derstine** (born: June 1, 1988) is an equipped powerlifter representing the United States of America. Maliek competed internationally from 2008 until 2014. He competed in the 83 kilogram weight class, and is a 1-time gold medalist and 1-time silver medalist.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2013.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Participant/ParticipantInfo/ca637bc8-a86a-4796-b02d-d90d0bd852b2
Ahmed Hassanin

**Ahmed Hassanin** (born: May 19, 1985) is an equipped powerlifter representing Egypt. Ahmed competes in the 120+ kilogram weight class.

Ahmed is known for his squats. In his debut competition at The World Games 2022, his 482.5 kilogram squat was the heaviest successful squat in The World Games history. He has also squatted 505.5 kg at the 2021 championships, but failed the lift due to depth.

## IPF Results

1. ↑ https://swog2022.sportresult.com/hide/en/Pdf/GetResultbookPdf?filename=Powerlifting.pdf
Jonathan Cayco

**Jonathan Cayco** (born: July 5, 1992) is a classic powerlifter representing the United States of America. Jonathan competes in the 93 kilogram weight class, and is a 2-time gold medalist, 1-time silver medalist and 1-time bronze medalist. Jonathan has broken two open world records, bench pressing 243 kilograms and totaling 888 kilograms.

Jonathan originally represented the United States Virgin Islands, but switched to the United States of America in 2022.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfo\_nTrFOd8/
Masters 1 Division

The **Masters 1 Division** is an age group in the International Powerlifting Federation. The division is for athletes aged 39 to 49 (ages 40 to 49, advertised by the IPF). The division began at the 1982 World Equipped Powerlifting Championships alongside Masters 2, and then would be introduced in 2001 for the World Equipped Bench Press Championships. The Masters 1 division are allowed to break Open World Records. Since the launch of the classic division, the Masters 1 division started taking part in the World Classic Powerlifting Championships since 2014, and then the World Classic Bench Press Championships in 2016, the same year the championships launched.
Larry Pacifico

**Larry Pacifico**, (born: January 17, 1946) also known as **Mr. Powerlifting**, is an American former powerlifter who represented the United States of America. Larry competed in the IPF since the inauguration competition in 1973, and last competed in 1979. He was undefeated, winning 7 gold medals. (Six in the 100 kg weight class, and one in the 90 kg weight class)

Larry had broken three world records in the 100 kilogram weight class. In 1974, he bench pressed 257.5 kilograms. In 1977, he squatted 342.5 kilograms and totaled 935 kilograms to set a world record. In 1978, Larry would be inducted into the inaugural IPF Hall of Fame in 1978 as a powerlifter.
Andriy Naniev

**Andriy Naniev** (born: December 3, 1984) is an equipped powerlifter representing Ukraine. Andriy competes in the 83 kilogram weight class, and is a 3-time gold medalist, 5-time silver medalist and 4-time bronze medalist.

Andriy has held the equipped bench press world record in the 83 kilogram weight class from 2013 to 2017. His heaviest bench press was 268.5 kilograms.

## Results

1. ↑ https://worldgames2017.sportresult.com/hide/en/-120/Root/ViewPdf/POM002000\_C32C\_1.0.pdf
Paul Rembauville

**Paul Rembauville** (born 1997) is a classic powerlifter representing France. Paul competes in the 74 kilogram weight class. Paul has earned 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. Paul earned bronze in the World University Powerlifting Cup in 2019, and both of his silver medals in 2021 and 2022 World Classic Powerlifting Federation, all in the 74 kilogram weight class.