Total moved
38.2 tonnes
Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 101 competition entries, added up.
USA · 125 kg equipped · 142 career entries
Bill Gillespie
Bill Gillespie was an American powerlifter who competed in the 125 kg equipped division.
His best competition total was 855 kg (1,885 lb), set at Men's Nationals in July 1994.
Over a career spanning 84 meets between 1981 and 2022, he set one equipped world record in bench press across the 140+ kg classes.
Data through
Career total progression
Bill Gillespie's competition total at each meet, with markers on every meet that set a world record.
- Competition meet
- World record set, later surpassed
- World record still held
Record-setting meets, in order
- 2022-01-22 Bench Press 140+ kg 512.5 kg1130 lb New Year Power Bash
View total at each meet (7 entries)
| Date | Meet | Total | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-11-07 | Virginia Open | 750.7 kg1655 lb | |
| 1983-03-05 | Shenandoah Open Drug Free | 753.0 kg1660 lb | |
| 1983-07-29 | National Championships | 742.5 kg1637 lb | |
| 1985-04-13 | North Americans | 816.5 kg1800 lb | |
| 1986-08-09 | Nationals | 830.0 kg1830 lb | |
| 1988-05-28 | Pure National Championships | 837.5 kg1847 lb | |
| 1994-07-16 | Men's Nationals | 855.0 kg1885 lb |
World records set
The world record Bill Gillespie has set has since been broken.
Since surpassed1
- Bench Press 140+ kg Unlimited men: 512.5 kg (1,130 lb) at New Year Power Bash, 2022
Career, by the numbers
Bill Gillespie's career in aggregate: total tonnage moved, the climb from first total to best, and the split across the three lifts.
The climb
+104 kg230 lb
From 751 kg1655 lb to 855 kg1885 lb, a 14% rise on the first total on file.
Peak DOTS
506
Top 2% of all men on file
Archetype
Squatter
Split 38 / 23 / 38 (squat / bench / deadlift), 0.8 points above the typical split.
On the platform
20% third attempts made
10 of 51 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 3. Heaviest made third: Bench Press513 kg1130 lb.
Biggest jump
+74 kg163 lb
Between two meets, up to 816 kg1800 lb at North Americans.
Footprint
40 years
2 federations, 3 countries, 8 weight classes.
6% of entries lifted raw. 87% drug-tested. 3 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 1994.
Same numbers, for any lifter on file. Open the Profile Explorer
Meet history
All 142 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-22 | 365Strong · New Year Power Bash (bench only) | 140+ | 146.4 kg323 lb | Unlimited | — | 512.5 kg1130 lb | — | 512.5 kg1130 lb | 277.42 | 1 |
| 2022-01-22 | 365Strong · New Year Power Bash (bench only) | 140+ | 146.4 kg323 lb | Unlimited | — | 512.5 kg1130 lb | — | 512.5 kg1130 lb | 277.42 | 1 |
| 2021-12-18 | 365Strong · Holiday Powerlifting Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 143.8 kg317 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 237.5 kg524 lb | — | 237.5 kg524 lb | 129.19 | 1 |
View full meet history (142 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-18 | 365Strong · Holiday Powerlifting Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 143.8 kg317 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 237.5 kg524 lb | — | 237.5 kg524 lb | 129.19 | 1 |
| 2021-12-04 | 365Strong · Fit4Life Power Slam (bench only) | 140+ | 146.0 kg322 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-12-04 | 365Strong · Fit4Life Power Slam (bench only) | 140+ | 146.0 kg322 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-09-18 | 365Strong · Charlotte Strength Fest (bench only) | 140+ | 141.1 kg311 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-09-18 | 365Strong · Charlotte Strength Fest (bench only) | 140+ | 141.1 kg311 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-07-10 | 365Strong · Power in the Pines (bench only) | 140 | 139.6 kg308 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-07-10 | 365Strong · Power in the Pines (bench only) | 140 | 139.6 kg308 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-06-05 | 365Strong · Mountain Island Power Invasion (bench only) | 140 | 139.0 kg307 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-06-05 | 365Strong · Mountain Island Power Invasion (bench only) | 140 | 139.0 kg307 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-04-24 | 365Strong · National Championships (bench only) | 140 | 136.9 kg302 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-04-24 | 365Strong · National Championships (bench only) | 140 | 136.9 kg302 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-03-20 | IPA · Bench Press & Deadlift Worlds (bench only) | 140+ | — | Unlimited | — | -480.0 kg-1058 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-03-13 | 365Strong · Legendary Bench Bash (bench only) | 140 | 139.4 kg308 lb | Unlimited | — | 477.5 kg1053 lb | — | 477.5 kg1053 lb | 262.00 | 1 |
| 2020-11-21 | 365Strong · Liberty Bench Challenge (bench only) | 140+ | 148.0 kg327 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2020-10-17 | 365Strong · World Games (bench only) | 140+ | 147.8 kg326 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2020-10-17 | 365Strong · World Games (bench only) | 140+ | 147.8 kg326 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2020-06-27 | 365Strong · Backyard Challenger II (bench only) | 140+ | 148.7 kg328 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2020-06-27 | 365Strong · Backyard Challenger II (bench only) | 140+ | 148.7 kg328 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2020-03-21 | 365Strong · New Day Power Evolution (bench only) | 140+ | 150.7 kg332 lb | Unlimited | — | 440.0 kg970 lb | — | 440.0 kg970 lb | 236.33 | 1 |
| 2020-03-21 | 365Strong · New Day Power Evolution (bench only) | 140+ | 150.7 kg332 lb | Unlimited | — | 440.0 kg970 lb | — | 440.0 kg970 lb | 236.33 | 1 |
| 2020-02-15 | 365Strong · Muzz's Iron Mayhem (bench only) | 140+ | 151.1 kg333 lb | Unlimited | — | 460.5 kg1015 lb | — | 460.5 kg1015 lb | 247.16 | 1 |
| 2020-02-15 | 365Strong · Muzz's Iron Mayhem (bench only) | 140+ | 151.1 kg333 lb | Unlimited | — | 460.5 kg1015 lb | — | 460.5 kg1015 lb | 247.16 | 1 |
| 2019-12-21 | 365Strong · Kinetix Holiday Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 151.5 kg334 lb | Unlimited | — | 455.5 kg1004 lb | — | 455.5 kg1004 lb | 244.30 | 1 |
| 2019-12-21 | 365Strong · Kinetix Holiday Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 151.5 kg334 lb | Unlimited | — | 455.5 kg1004 lb | — | 455.5 kg1004 lb | 244.30 | 1 |
| 2019-11-30 | 365Strong · Raising the Bar Bench Battle (bench only) | 140+ | 151.5 kg334 lb | Unlimited | — | 432.5 kg954 lb | — | 432.5 kg954 lb | 231.96 | 1 |
| 2019-11-30 | 365Strong · Raising the Bar Bench Battle (bench only) | 140+ | 151.5 kg334 lb | Unlimited | — | 432.5 kg954 lb | — | 432.5 kg954 lb | 231.96 | 1 |
| 2019-11-09 | 365Strong · Tested Nationals (bench only) | 140+ | 149.9 kg331 lb | Unlimited | — | 425.0 kg937 lb | — | 425.0 kg937 lb | 228.58 | 1 |
| 2019-11-09 | 365Strong · Tested Nationals (bench only) | 140+ | 149.9 kg331 lb | Unlimited | — | 425.0 kg937 lb | — | 425.0 kg937 lb | 228.58 | 1 |
| 2019-09-07 | 365Strong · Warrior Games (bench only) | 140+ | 147.8 kg326 lb | Unlimited | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 224.07 | 1 |
| 2019-09-07 | 365Strong · Warrior Games (bench only) | 140+ | 147.8 kg326 lb | Unlimited | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 224.07 | 1 |
| 2019-06-22 | 365Strong · Eastern USA Regional (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Unlimited | — | 410.0 kg904 lb | — | 410.0 kg904 lb | 224.70 | 1 |
| 2019-06-22 | 365Strong · Eastern USA Regional (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Unlimited | — | 410.0 kg904 lb | — | 410.0 kg904 lb | 224.70 | 1 |
| 2019-05-18 | SPF · Roanoke Rampage (bench only) | 140 | 139.7 kg308 lb | Unlimited | — | 424.1 kg935 lb | — | 424.1 kg935 lb | 232.56 | 1 |
| 2019-04-13 | USPA · FitCon World Cup Pro Invitational (bench only) | 140 | 136.4 kg301 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 205.0 kg452 lb | — | 205.0 kg452 lb | 113.18 | 1 |
| 2019-04-12 | USPA · FitCon World Cup Open (bench only) | 140 | 137.5 kg303 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 202.5 kg447 lb | — | 202.5 kg447 lb | 111.54 | 1 |
| 2018-12-05 | AmericanSA · DT Liberty Christmas Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 146.8 kg324 lb | Unlimited | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | 213.65 | 1 |
| 2018-12-05 | AmericanSA · DT Liberty Christmas Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 146.8 kg324 lb | Unlimited | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | 213.65 | 1 |
| 2018-10-12 | AmericanSA · DT Liberty Fall Classic (bench + deadlift) | 140+ | 146.6 kg323 lb | Unlimited | — | 386.0 kg851 lb | 249.5 kg550 lb | 635.5 kg1401 lb | 343.87 | 1 |
| 2018-07-28 | IPL · Drug Tested Virginia Commonwealth Games (bench only) | 140+ | 148.9 kg329 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2018-07-28 | IPL · Drug Tested Virginia Commonwealth Games (bench only) | 140+ | 148.9 kg329 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2018-06-23 | IPA · Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships (bench only) | 140+ | 148.0 kg326 lb | Multi-ply | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | 172.60 | 1 |
| 2018-06-23 | IPA · Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships (bench only) | 140+ | 148.0 kg326 lb | Multi-ply | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | 172.60 | 1 |
| 2018-03-17 | RPS · St. Patty's Day Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 149.7 kg330 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2018-03-17 | RPS · St. Patty's Day Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 149.7 kg330 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2017-12-09 | RPS · Ground Zero (bench only) | 140+ | 148.3 kg327 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2017-07-22 | USPA · Drug Tested Liberty Powerlifting Open (bench + deadlift) | 140+ | 147.5 kg325 lb | Single-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 232.5 kg513 lb | 550.0 kg1213 lb | 297.11 | 1 |
| 2017-07-22 | USPA · Drug Tested Liberty Powerlifting Open (bench + deadlift) | 140+ | 147.5 kg325 lb | Single-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 232.5 kg513 lb | 550.0 kg1213 lb | 297.11 | 1 |
| 2017-07-08 | IPA · Battle of the Beast 2 (bench only) | 140 | 139.9 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 340.2 kg750 lb | — | 340.2 kg750 lb | 186.46 | 1 |
| 2017-07-08 | IPA · Battle of the Beast 2 (bench only) | 140 | 139.9 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 340.2 kg750 lb | — | 340.2 kg750 lb | 186.46 | 1 |
| 2017-03-18 | WABDL · North American BP & DL (bench + deadlift) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 310.0 kg684 lb | 288.5 kg636 lb | 598.5 kg1320 lb | 327.99 | 1 |
| 2017-03-18 | WABDL · North American BP & DL (deadlift only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 288.5 kg636 lb | 288.5 kg636 lb | 158.10 | 1 |
| 2017-03-18 | WABDL · North American BP & DL (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 310.0 kg684 lb | — | 310.0 kg684 lb | 169.89 | 1 |
| 2016-08-06 | WABDL · 9/11 Memorial (bench + deadlift) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | 240.0 kg529 lb | 535.0 kg1180 lb | 1 | |
| 2016-08-06 | WABDL · 9/11 Memorial (deadlift only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | 240.0 kg529 lb | 240.0 kg529 lb | 1 | |
| 2016-08-06 | WABDL · 9/11 Memorial (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | 1 | |
| 2016-04-19 | IPF · World Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 120+ | 145.0 kg320 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-08-29 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 120+ | 139.1 kg307 lb | Single-ply | — | 182.5 kg403 lb | — | 182.5 kg403 lb | 100.20 | 1 |
| 2015-08-29 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 120+ | 131.9 kg291 lb | Single-ply | — | 182.5 kg403 lb | — | 182.5 kg403 lb | 101.75 | 6 |
| 2015-06-26 | USAPL · Summer Showdown (bench only) | 120+ | 139.6 kg308 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-06-26 | USAPL · Summer Showdown (bench only) | 120+ | 139.6 kg308 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-05-30 | USAPL · MA & RI Open State Championships (bench only) | 120+ | 138.6 kg306 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 210.0 kg463 lb | — | 210.0 kg463 lb | 115.41 | 1 |
| 2015-02-28 | USAPL · VA Classic (bench only) | 120+ | 137.4 kg303 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-04-26 | RAW · Masters Nationals (bench + deadlift) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 205.0 kg452 lb | 255.0 kg562 lb | 460.0 kg1014 lb | 260.71 | 1 |
| 2013-08-17 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 120 | 118.8 kg262 lb | Single-ply | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | 149.82 | 6 |
| 2013-08-17 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 120 | 118.8 kg262 lb | Single-ply | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | 149.82 | 1 |
| 2012-11-13 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 117.5 | 117.5 kg259 lb | Multi-ply | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | 166.29 | 1 |
| 2012-11-13 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 117.5 | 117.5 kg259 lb | Multi-ply | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | 166.29 | 1 |
| 2012-02-25 | WABDL · East Coast BP & DL (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 298.5 kg658 lb | — | 298.5 kg658 lb | 169.18 | 1 |
| 2012-02-25 | WABDL · East Coast BP & DL (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 298.5 kg658 lb | — | 298.5 kg658 lb | 169.18 | 1 |
| 2011-11-01 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | 186.33 | 1 |
| 2011-11-01 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | 186.33 | 1 |
| 2010-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 325.0 kg717 lb | — | 325.0 kg717 lb | 178.11 | 1 |
| 2010-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 325.0 kg717 lb | — | 325.0 kg717 lb | 178.11 | 1 |
| 2010-08-28 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 143.7 kg317 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2010-08-28 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 143.7 kg317 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2010-08-28 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 143.7 kg317 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2009-10-31 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | 187.70 | 1 |
| 2009-10-31 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | 187.70 | 1 |
| 2008-11-12 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | 182.78 | 1 |
| 2008-11-12 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | 182.78 | 1 |
| 2008-08-30 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125 | 124.2 kg274 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2008-08-30 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125 | 124.2 kg274 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2008-08-30 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125 | 124.2 kg274 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2008-04-16 | IPF · World Masters Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 125 | 123.9 kg273 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2008-03-08 | USAPL · Virginia Open (bench only) | 125 | 124.7 kg275 lb | Single-ply | — | 299.4 kg660 lb | — | 299.4 kg660 lb | 169.78 | 1 |
| 2007-11-18 | USAPL · Bench Nationals (bench only) | 125 | 123.9 kg273 lb | Single-ply | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | 156.30 | 4 |
| 2007-05-29 | IPF · World Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 125+ | 145.0 kg320 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2006-09-02 | USAPL · Bench Nationals II (bench only) | 125+ | 146.8 kg324 lb | Single-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 171.73 | 1 |
| 2006-09-02 | USAPL · Bench Nationals II (bench only) | 125+ | 146.8 kg324 lb | Single-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 171.73 | 1 |
| 2006-09-02 | USAPL · Bench Nationals II (bench only) | 125+ | 146.8 kg324 lb | Single-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 171.73 | 1 |
| 2006-07-22 | USAPL · State Commonwealth Games (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2006-05-23 | IPF · World Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 125+ | 145.1 kg320 lb | Single-ply | — | 327.5 kg722 lb | — | 327.5 kg722 lb | 177.72 | 3 |
| 2006-04-19 | IPF · World Masters Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 125+ | 146.5 kg323 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2005-09-17 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 143.8 kg317 lb | Single-ply | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | 175.43 | 1 |
| 2005-09-17 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 143.8 kg317 lb | Single-ply | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | 175.43 | 1 |
| 2005-03-26 | USAPL · Virginia Open (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 322.1 kg710 lb | — | 322.1 kg710 lb | 1 | |
| 2005-03-26 | USAPL · Virginia Open (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 322.1 kg710 lb | — | 322.1 kg710 lb | 1 | |
| 2005-01-12 | IPF · World Open Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 125+ | 144.8 kg319 lb | Single-ply | — | 330.0 kg728 lb | — | 330.0 kg728 lb | 179.18 | 4 |
| 2004-12-11 | USAPL · American Open (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 312.5 kg689 lb | — | 312.5 kg689 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-12-11 | USAPL · American Open (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 312.5 kg689 lb | — | 312.5 kg689 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-11-10 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-11-10 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-09-10 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 144.4 kg319 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2004-09-10 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 144.4 kg319 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2004-08-18 | USAPL · Bench Qualifier (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 306.2 kg675 lb | — | 306.2 kg675 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-08-18 | USAPL · Bench Qualifier (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 306.2 kg675 lb | — | 306.2 kg675 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-06-19 | WABDL · Great Northern BP/DL (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-06-19 | WABDL · Great Northern BP/DL (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | 1 | |
| 2004-05-01 | USA-UA · Bench America II (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | 176.74 | 1 |
| 2003-12-09 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | 310.0 kg684 lb | — | 310.0 kg684 lb | 1 | |
| 2003-12-09 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2003-03-22 | WABDL · Northwest Regional BP/DL (bench only) | 140 | 138.8 kg306 lb | Multi-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 174.42 | 1 |
| 2003-03-22 | WABDL · Northwest Regional BP/DL (bench only) | 140 | 138.8 kg306 lb | Multi-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 174.42 | 1 |
| 2002-11-14 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | 1 | |
| 2002-11-14 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | 1 | |
| 2002-08-03 | WABDL · Monster Muscle.com North American BP & DL (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | 161.67 | 1 |
| 2002-08-03 | WABDL · Monster Muscle.com North American BP & DL (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | 161.67 | 1 |
| 2001-11-15 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | 157.56 | 1 |
| 2001-11-15 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | — | 287.5 kg634 lb | 157.56 | 1 |
| 2000-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 290.0 kg640 lb | — | 290.0 kg640 lb | 158.93 | 1 |
| 2000-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 290.0 kg640 lb | — | 290.0 kg640 lb | 158.93 | 2 |
| 1999-11-05 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 267.5 kg590 lb | — | 267.5 kg590 lb | 146.60 | 1 |
| 1998-11-13 | WABDL · 24 Hour Fitness World Bench Press and Deadlift (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | 154.82 | 1 |
| 1998-11-13 | WABDL · 24 Hour Fitness World Bench Press and Deadlift (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | 154.82 | 1 |
| 1997-11-29 | WABDL · Miller Lite World BP/DL (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | 144.52 | 1 |
| 1997-11-29 | WABDL · Miller Lite World BP/DL (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | 144.52 | 1 |
| 1997-02-22 | USPF · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 247.5 kg546 lb | — | 247.5 kg546 lb | 140.27 | 1 |
| 1997-02-22 | USPF · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 247.5 kg546 lb | — | 247.5 kg546 lb | 140.27 | 2 |
| 1995-07-15 | ADFPA · Men's Nationals | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | 355.0 kg783 lb | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 1994-07-16 | ADFPA · Men's Nationals | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | 335.0 kg739 lb | 215.0 kg474 lb | 305.0 kg673 lb | 855.0 kg1885 lb | 506.39 | 4 |
| 1988-05-28 | ADFPA · Pure National Championships | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | 325.0 kg717 lb | 217.5 kg480 lb | 295.0 kg651 lb | 837.5 kg1847 lb | 474.66 | 1 |
| 1986-08-09 | ADFPA · Nationals | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | 310.0 kg684 lb | 197.5 kg436 lb | 322.5 kg711 lb | 830.0 kg1830 lb | 470.41 | 2 |
| 1985-07-20 | ADFPA · National Championships | 110 | 109.2 kg241 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 1985-04-13 | ADFPA · North Americans | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | 308.4 kg680 lb | 183.7 kg405 lb | 324.3 kg715 lb | 816.5 kg1800 lb | 483.57 | 2 |
| 1984-10-27 | ADFPA · Bedford Open Meet | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 1983-07-29 | ADFPA · National Championships | 125 | 111.0 kg245 lb | Single-ply | 282.5 kg623 lb | 155.0 kg342 lb | 305.0 kg673 lb | 742.5 kg1637 lb | 438.27 | 5 |
| 1983-03-05 | ADFPA · Shenandoah Open Drug Free | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | 283.5 kg625 lb | 172.4 kg380 lb | 297.1 kg655 lb | 753.0 kg1660 lb | 445.95 | 1 |
| 1981-11-07 | USPF · Virginia Open | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | 288.0 kg635 lb | 170.1 kg375 lb | 292.6 kg645 lb | 750.7 kg1655 lb | 444.61 | 1 |
| 1981-11-07 | USPF · Virginia Open | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | 288.0 kg635 lb | 170.1 kg375 lb | 292.6 kg645 lb | 750.7 kg1655 lb | 444.61 | 4 |
Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 69 | 365Strong · New Year Power Bash (bench only) (2022-01-22) |
| Untested | 15 | 365Strong · Charlotte Strength Fest (bench only) (2021-09-18) |
Bill Gillespie competed primarily in drug-tested competition, 69 of his 84 meets.
His most recent meet was drug-tested, and three of his last five were drug-tested.