On december 31, 2010, all current records were retired due to weight class changes by the ipf. British powerlifting is the only uk powerlifting organisation that carries out independent wada compliant drug testing. Lasha talakhadze all time total world record 484 kg 2019 iwf wc duration. It is the most comprehensive book on the subject of olympic weightlifting that i have. Stripped of womens records, transgender powerlifter asks.
A record application is required for all record lifts, including from national or world championships within seven days after the contest. Westside has held 5 out of the 10 women total records and 2 out of the 12 for the men. These weight classes are already in effect at national level meets state records will now reflect the new weight classes. Weightlifting at the level of the pros below requires a combination of grueling training, purposeful recovery, solid nutrition. Iv of age, to receive medals for placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their weight classes. Technical rules book of the international powerlifting federation. She won in the 52kg class at beijing 2008, the 60kg class at london 2012 and the 55kg class once again at rio 2016, where she lifted a world record kg. Find out more about the history of weightlifting as an olympic sport, as well as weightlifting records. The usa holds 9 out of 10 records for women and 7 out of 12 for men. This is the list of world records progression in mens weightlifting. Olympic weightlifting weight classes throughout history. Also, compression shorts andor bike shorts are not allowed under singlet.
While the article is about moving up in a weight class to achieve new records, our top all time female lifter has broken more than 30 alltime records in the same. Unfortunately, the number of classes are being reduced for both men and women. Results, rankings and records british weightlifting. Even if you cant bench press or squat your way to a world record, its always motivating to see people who can.
China holds the most olympic medals in female weightlifting. Olympic lifting requires technique because the athletes use their flexibility and explosive efficiency to move weight much more than just by muscle alone, says ethan schmidt, crossfit level 1 coach, and cofounder of. Division weight class event name team weight kgs weight lbs date location. Print all print all grouped by sex print all grouped by type view by weight class. Powerlifting the tokyo organising committee of the. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Tokyo 2020 tokyo international forum sets new standard for watching weightlifting. On april 12th, 2008, kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs 486 kg during the american powerlifting. He was performing feats of strength that were completely unheard of in his day. Powerlifting relation partner official vip partner. If you notice a discrepency or you are missing a record earned please contact your state. Artie took more than seven years to write the book which you are about to read. Special olympic records powerlifting weight name dob date. Lifting legends historys strongest people massenomics.
These records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts the international weightlifting federation iwf restructured its weight classes in 1993, 1998 and 2018, nullifying earlier records. Gayle hatch, coach of teams that have won more than 40 junior and senior national titles, as well as 3 olympians finally someone has published a book about weightlifting. These records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for. To view michael soongs entire book of alltime records and rankings. Your complete guide to the 2019 world powerlifting.
With the 2019 world classic powerlifting championships taking place in helsingborg, sweden, from 3 to 15 june, heres a quick guide to get you up to speed before you stream the competition live on olympic channel from june 1115 powerlifting the strength sport. Men women iwf categories olympic iwf categories olympic 55. Nfl combine bench press record is 51 reps at 225 lbs. This is the list of world records in olympic weightlifting. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Olympic records international weightlifting federationinternational. Equipped records equipped records are listed by division and weight class. Zhiyong shi of peoples republic of china competes during the mens 69kg group a weightlifting contest on day 4 of the rio 2016 olympic games at the riocentro pavilion 2 on august 9. That night she posted a picture on instagram of herself holding a trophy, telling her 120 followers about the records she set for her age and weight class in the 100% raw powerlifting. Raw powerlifting records compiled by johnny vasquez note. The book contains absolutely everything you need to know about how to set up the optimal diet for you personally as a powerlifter, how to identify the right weight class to maximize your competitiveness, how to cut weight like a pro so that you can drop a weight class without performance loss, and, of course, an entire section on recommended. Olympic weightlifting strength manual paperback book westside. Interview with 2x olympian shane hamman juggernaut.
Anderson is widely considered the godfather of modern powerlifting. The international weightlifting federation restructured its weight classes in 1993, 1998 and 2018, nullifying earlier records. I powerlifted in my 20s and 30s in the 165 class and 181 class and was able to achieve a 523 deadlift, 475 squat and 293 bench. It is the most comprehensive book on the subject of olympic weightlifting that i have ever seen. Equipped records were broken when athletes were wearing any of the following gear. Olympic records international weightlifting federation. Records for other eras are available from our weightlifting records page. The weight classes for men on the olympic program were adjusted for the 2000 games, so olympic records only exist based on the results during and after that. List of olympic records in weightlifting wikipedia. Greg everett does a great job of outlining everything that is entailed in olympic weightlifting, from the equipment that is used, gear to wear like sleeves, wraps and weightlifting shoes i had no idea, ways to tape and chalk up, and safety straps and belts. The weightlifting encyclopedia is the most complete book on olympic style weightlifting ever published. Records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk. Not only is it heavy duty, its packed with information. Powerlifting have the very same men and women to choose from yet we dominate the world of powerlifting.
The international powerlifting federation is head of nearly 100 country federations in powerlifting world wide. In my book all about powerlifting i listed the alltime world records for each lift but it. Just curious what the record is in my weight class, or where i can find this information at. You can revoke permission after signing up for the newsletter. Tim henriques book all about powerlifting is available now, get your copy here. Mexicos amalia perez has been a leading figure in womens powerlifting for over two decades of competition. Senior weightlifting world records male weightlifting house. When the new categories were introduced, world standards were set for each category. The press was discontinued as an international weightlifting event in 1972. Results by events ranking list world records olympic records universiade records athletesbios annual books home old bw olympic records. Weightlifter ray fougnier recently set multiple world records at the 2019 amateur athletic union powerlifting world championships, continuing to win medals and stun audience members. The current squat record for each weight class in sleeves. If you notice a discrepency or you are missing a record earned please contact your state chairperson. It covers all om novice to the world class athlete.
Gb lifters in world championships are registered with the ipf for out of competition testing oct. American records set at state or regional meet must be submitted to the national office by the meet director only. The current ipf total world record for each weight class duration. Auburn s maurus sets weightlifting record captures youth world source eastland freshman powers way to world records in weightlifting melrose powerlifter meghan scanlon sets 2 world records the accidental powerlifting world record holder new yorker the cur deadlift record for each weight class you. World record progression mens weightlifting wikipedia. American powerlifting association records state records.
List of world records in olympic weightlifting wikipedia. Some more trivia for the weightlifting history buffs. Junior 2023 women master ia 4044 women master ib 4549 women master iia 5054 women. Pick your weight class in powerlifting powerliftingtowin. In 2017 we conducted some 140 antidoping tests, all at our own expense. Records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts. As with every olympic cycle, lifters have taken their shot for record breaking performances. In addition to his olympic lifting prowess and two appearances on the olympic team, hamman is also the ipf world record holder in the squat with 457. Listen to what the champions and their coaches have to say about the weightlifting encyclopedia.
One of downtown tokyos finest buildings put on a top class test event one year out from the tokyo 2020 olympic games and got some world records in return. Retired american records old weight classes retired as of 12312014. Puny i know but im working my azz off in the gym doing what i can. By submitting this form, you are granting the united states powerlifting association permission to email you. The weightlifting encyclopedia lifting weights is one of the most popular and. The openpowerlifting project aims to create a permanent, accurate, convenient, accessible, open archive of the worlds powerlifting data. Independent member federation sanctions panel imfsp issues decisions on thai amateur weightlifting association and malaysian weightlifting federation april 4, 2020 pan american youth championships postponed april 2, 2020. There are too many olympic sports in usa that excel so why not weightlifting. This is a list of world records in olympic weightlifting. Behind the scenes of worlds ultimate strongman deadlift day 1 duration. Class lift lifter country year fed 123 391 andrej stanaszek poland 111894 ipf 2 424 eric head usa 062615 apc 148 470 eddie berglund sweden 112818 epf 165 490 daiki kodama japan 040719 jpa 181 556 rick weil usa 062986 apf 198 565 larry danaher usa 1986 uspfapf.
The 2016 rio olympics are behind us, and that means more new weightlifting world records. American records may only be set at drug tested, usaw nationaltrials record breakers or iwf sanctioned events. Special olympic records powerlifting weight name dob date of record location mens open pl 52 kg class s 77. Records are from 1998 to and including 2020 national junior, university, under 25 championships. After training and participating in a meet when we would go back to working out again the weight felt crazy heavy iwith the absence of knee wraps and a squat suit. Discover more from the world of olympic weightlifting, including olympic weightlifting world records, as well as the latest news and highlights.
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