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Blaine Sumner

Blaine Sumner was an American powerlifter who competed in the 120+ kg equipped division.

His best competition total was 1,296 kg (2,857 lb), set at Arnold Grand Prix by SBD in March 2020.

Over a career spanning 49 meets between 2006 and 2020, he set seven equipped world records in squat, bench press, and total across the 120+ and 125+ kg classes.

He currently holds three of those records.

Career total progression

Blaine Sumner's competition total at each meet, with markers on every meet that set a world record.

Blaine Sumner's competition total across 31 meets between 2006 and 2020, peaking at 1,296 kg in 2020. 5 of those meets set a world record; 3 still stand.7001,5438001,7649001,9841,0002,2051,1002,4251,2002,6461,3002,866kglb200620092012201520182020728 kg · 2006 · Colorado State Championships & Police/Fire Nationals803 kg · 2007 · Teen & Junior Nationals838 kg · 2007 · Shawn Ray Classic883 kg · 2008 · Quest Pro Invitational955 kg · 2010 · Men's Open-Junior-Teen Nationals880 kg · 2010 · Raw Nationals1,073 kg · 2012 · Browns Gym Pro Invitational908 kg · 2012 · World Classic Powerlifting Cup1,088 kg · 2012 · Men's Teen Junior Open Nationals1,068 kg · 2012 · World Powerlifting Championships938 kg · 2013 · Raw Nationals938 kg · 2014 · StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge1,118 kg · 2014 · Rogue Pro American975 kg · 2014 · Raw Nationals1,205 kg · 2015 · Men's and Women's Nationals978 kg · 2015 · World Classic Powerlifting Championships1,003 kg · 2015 · Pacific Invitational II1,165 kg · 2015 · World Powerlifting Championships1,272 kg · 2016 · Arnolds Slingshot Pro American1,175 kg · 2016 · Open Nationals1,145 kg · 2016 · North American Powerlifting Championships1,200 kg · 2016 · World Open Championships1,185 kg · 2018 · Open Nationals1,225 kg · 2018 · World Powerlifting Championships1,235 kg · 2019 · Open Nationals1,296 kg · 2020 · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD925 kg · 2011 · Raw Nationals (world record set, later surpassed)933 kg · 2012 · Raw Pacific Invitational (world record set, later surpassed)1,273 kg · 2017 · Arnold Grand Prix (world record still held)1,235 kg · 2019 · Arnold SBD Grand Prix (world record still held)1,276 kg · 2019 · World Powerlifting Championships (world record still held)

Record-setting meets, in order

  1. 2011-08-19 Squat 125+ kg 387.5 kg855 lb Raw Nationals
  2. 2012-04-01 Total 120+ kg 932.5 kg2056 lb Raw Pacific Invitational
  3. 2012-04-01 Squat 120+ kg 400.0 kg882 lb Raw Pacific Invitational
  4. 2014-12-06 Bench Press 125+ kg 367.5 kg810 lb Rocky Mountain Pro Bench
  5. 2017-03-04 Squat 120+ kg 505.0 kg1114 lb Arnold Grand Prix Currently held
  6. 2019-03-02 Bench Press 120+ kg 455.0 kg1003 lb Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash Currently held
  7. 2019-11-18 Total 120+ kg 1275.5 kg2812 lb World Powerlifting Championships Currently held
View total at each meet (31 entries)
Date Meet Total Marker
2006-12-11 Colorado State Championships & Police/Fire Nationals 727.5 kg1604 lb
2007-04-13 Teen & Junior Nationals 802.5 kg1769 lb
2007-06-02 Shawn Ray Classic 837.8 kg1847 lb
2008-03-01 Quest Pro Invitational 882.5 kg1946 lb
2010-06-20 Men's Open-Junior-Teen Nationals 955.0 kg2106 lb
2010-07-16 Raw Nationals 880.0 kg1940 lb
2011-08-19 Raw Nationals 925.0 kg2040 lb World record (surpassed)
2012-03-03 Browns Gym Pro Invitational 1072.5 kg2365 lb
2012-04-01 Raw Pacific Invitational 932.5 kg2056 lb World record (surpassed)
2012-06-12 World Classic Powerlifting Cup 907.5 kg2001 lb
2012-06-22 Men's Teen Junior Open Nationals 1087.5 kg2398 lb
2012-11-10 World Powerlifting Championships 1067.5 kg2354 lb
2013-07-19 Raw Nationals 937.5 kg2067 lb
2014-02-28 StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge 937.5 kg2067 lb
2014-03-02 Rogue Pro American 1117.5 kg2464 lb
2014-07-17 Raw Nationals 975.0 kg2150 lb
2015-05-15 Men's and Women's Nationals 1205.0 kg2657 lb
2015-06-05 World Classic Powerlifting Championships 977.5 kg2155 lb
2015-09-12 Pacific Invitational II 1002.5 kg2210 lb
2015-11-09 World Powerlifting Championships 1165.0 kg2569 lb
2016-03-05 Arnolds Slingshot Pro American 1271.5 kg2803 lb
2016-05-20 Open Nationals 1175.0 kg2591 lb
2016-08-15 North American Powerlifting Championships 1145.0 kg2525 lb
2016-11-14 World Open Championships 1200.0 kg2646 lb
2017-03-04 Arnold Grand Prix 1272.5 kg2806 lb World record (held)
2018-05-18 Open Nationals 1185.0 kg2613 lb
2018-11-05 World Powerlifting Championships 1225.0 kg2701 lb
2019-03-02 Arnold SBD Grand Prix 1235.0 kg2723 lb World record (held)
2019-05-10 Open Nationals 1235.0 kg2723 lb
2019-11-18 World Powerlifting Championships 1275.5 kg2812 lb World record (held)
2020-03-07 Arnold Grand Prix by SBD 1296.0 kg2857 lb

World records set

Every world record Blaine Sumner has set, split into the 3 he still holds and the 4 since broken.

Still held3

  • Total 120+ kg Single-ply men: 1,275.5 kg (2,812 lb) at World Powerlifting Championships, 2019
  • Squat 120+ kg Single-ply men: 505 kg (1,114 lb) at Arnold Grand Prix, 2017
  • Bench Press 120+ kg Single-ply men: 455 kg (1,003 lb) at Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash, 2019

Since surpassed4

  • Total 120+ kg Raw men: 932.5 kg (2,056 lb) at Raw Pacific Invitational, 2012
  • Squat 120+ kg Raw men: 400 kg (882 lb) at Raw Pacific Invitational, 2012
  • Squat 125+ kg Raw men: 387.5 kg (855 lb) at Raw Nationals, 2011
  • Bench Press 125+ kg Single-ply men: 367.5 kg (810 lb) at Rocky Mountain Pro Bench, 2014

Career, by the numbers

Blaine Sumner's career in aggregate: total tonnage moved, the climb from first total to best, and the split across the three lifts.

Total moved

38.6 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 43 competition entries, added up.

The climb

+569 kg1254 lb

From 728 kg1604 lb to 1296 kg2857 lb, a 78% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

668

Top 1% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 40 / 28 / 31 (squat / bench / deadlift), 4.5 points above the typical split.

On the platform

45% third attempts made

42 of 94 third attempts converted, with 2 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 27. Heaviest made third: Squat500 kg1103 lb.

Biggest jump

+230 kg507 lb

Between two meets, up to 1205 kg2657 lb at Men's and Women's Nationals.

Footprint

14 years

1 federation, 8 countries, 3 weight classes.

23% of entries lifted raw. 100% drug-tested. 6 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2020.

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Meet history

All 51 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.

Date Meet Class BW Eq Squat Bench Deadlift Total DOTS Place
2020-03-07 NAPF · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD 176.2 kg389 lb Single-ply 515.0 kg1136 lb 426.0 kg939 lb 355.0 kg783 lb 1296.0 kg2857 lb 668.24 1
2019-11-18 IPF · World Powerlifting Championships 120+ 175.7 kg388 lb Single-ply 495.0 kg1092 lb 425.5 kg938 lb 355.0 kg783 lb 1275.5 kg2812 lb 658.18 1
2019-08-31 USAPL · Bench Nationals (bench only) 120+ 176.9 kg390 lb Single-ply — 445.0 kg981 lb — 445.0 kg981 lb 229.23 1
View full meet history (51 entries)
Date Meet Class BW Eq Squat Bench Deadlift Total DOTS Place
2019-05-10 USAPL · Open Nationals 120+ 175.7 kg388 lb Single-ply 465.0 kg1025 lb 435.0 kg959 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 1235.0 kg2723 lb 637.30 1
2019-03-02 USAPL · Arnold SBD Grand Prix 120+ 178.6 kg394 lb Single-ply 465.0 kg1025 lb 425.0 kg937 lb 345.0 kg761 lb 1235.0 kg2723 lb 634.66 2
2019-03-02 USAPL · Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash (bench only) 120+ 177.3 kg391 lb Single-ply — 455.0 kg1003 lb — 455.0 kg1003 lb 234.27 2
2018-11-05 IPF · World Powerlifting Championships 120+ 172.8 kg381 lb Single-ply 465.0 kg1025 lb 415.0 kg915 lb 345.0 kg761 lb 1225.0 kg2701 lb 634.82 2
2018-05-18 USAPL · Open Nationals 120+ 175.8 kg388 lb Single-ply 465.0 kg1025 lb 385.0 kg849 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 1185.0 kg2613 lb 611.40 1
2018-03-03 USAPL · The Arnold SBD Pro American 120+ 174.9 kg386 lb Single-ply — — — — DQ
2018-03-03 NAPF · The Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash (bench only) 120+ 174.9 kg386 lb Single-ply — — — — DQ
2017-07-24 IPF · World Games 120+ 175.2 kg387 lb Single-ply 475.0 kg1047 lb 405.0 kg893 lb — — DQ
2017-03-04 NAPF · Arnold Grand Prix 120+ 170.7 kg377 lb Single-ply 505.0 kg1114 lb 410.0 kg904 lb 357.5 kg788 lb 1272.5 kg2806 lb 661.52 1
2016-11-14 IPF · World Open Championships 120+ 170.6 kg376 lb Single-ply 465.0 kg1025 lb 385.0 kg849 lb 350.0 kg772 lb 1200.0 kg2646 lb 623.89 1
2016-08-15 NAPF · North American Powerlifting Championships 120+ 169.1 kg373 lb Single-ply 465.0 kg1025 lb 355.0 kg783 lb 325.0 kg717 lb 1145.0 kg2525 lb 596.68 1
2016-05-20 USAPL · Open Nationals 120+ 167.3 kg369 lb Single-ply 445.0 kg981 lb 375.0 kg827 lb 355.0 kg783 lb 1175.0 kg2591 lb 614.00 1
2016-03-06 USAPL · Arnold - Titan Pro Raw Bench Bash (bench only) 120+ 165.3 kg365 lb Single-ply — 380.0 kg838 lb — 380.0 kg838 lb 199.19 1
2016-03-05 NAPF · Arnolds Slingshot Pro American 120+ 167.5 kg370 lb Single-ply 500.0 kg1103 lb 401.5 kg885 lb 370.0 kg816 lb 1271.5 kg2803 lb 664.21 1
2015-11-09 IPF · World Powerlifting Championships 120+ 167.3 kg369 lb Single-ply 455.0 kg1003 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 345.0 kg761 lb 1165.0 kg2569 lb 608.80 2
2015-09-12 PA · Pacific Invitational II 120+ 166.7 kg368 lb Raw (raw) 415.0 kg915 lb 240.0 kg529 lb 347.5 kg766 lb 1002.5 kg2210 lb 524.39 1
2015-06-05 IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships 120+ 167.0 kg368 lb Raw (raw) 410.0 kg904 lb 232.5 kg513 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 977.5 kg2155 lb 511.01 2
2015-05-15 USAPL · Men's and Women's Nationals 120+ 165.9 kg366 lb Single-ply 485.0 kg1069 lb 375.0 kg827 lb 345.0 kg761 lb 1205.0 kg2657 lb 631.05 1
2015-02-15 USAPL · RMLC Championships (bench only) 120+ 168.0 kg371 lb Single-ply — 355.0 kg783 lb — 355.0 kg783 lb 185.31 1
2014-12-06 USAPL · Rocky Mountain Pro Bench (bench only) 125+ 162.0 kg357 lb Single-ply — 367.5 kg810 lb — 367.5 kg810 lb 193.65 2
2014-08-23 USAPL · Bench Nationals (bench only) 120+ 166.9 kg368 lb Single-ply — 380.5 kg839 lb — 380.5 kg839 lb 198.95 1
2014-07-17 USAPL · Raw Nationals 120+ 166.3 kg367 lb Raw (raw) 400.0 kg882 lb 240.0 kg529 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 975.0 kg2150 lb 510.28 1
2014-06-20 USAPL · 32nd Annual Men's National Powerlifting Championships (bench + deadlift) 120+ 166.5 kg367 lb Single-ply — 365.0 kg805 lb 345.0 kg761 lb 710.0 kg1566 lb 371.47 6
2014-03-02 NAPF · Titan Pro Bench Bash (bench only) 120+ 162.4 kg358 lb Single-ply — — — — DQ
2014-03-02 NAPF · Rogue Pro American 120+ 161.6 kg357 lb Single-ply 457.5 kg1009 lb 355.0 kg783 lb 305.0 kg673 lb 1117.5 kg2464 lb 589.23 1
2014-02-28 NAPF · StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge 120+ 162.1 kg358 lb Raw (raw) 385.0 kg849 lb 227.5 kg502 lb 325.0 kg717 lb 937.5 kg2067 lb 493.93 1
2013-11-24 NAPF · North American Bench Press Championships (bench only) 120+ 163.9 kg362 lb Single-ply — 337.5 kg744 lb — 337.5 kg744 lb 177.30 2
2013-07-19 USAPL · Raw Nationals 120+ 162.5 kg359 lb Raw (raw) 395.0 kg871 lb 222.5 kg491 lb 320.0 kg706 lb 937.5 kg2067 lb 493.61 2
2013-06-24 USAPL · Men's Teen Junior Open Nationals 120+ 157.3 kg347 lb Single-ply — 330.0 kg728 lb 340.0 kg750 lb — DQ
2012-11-10 IPF · World Powerlifting Championships 120+ 158.3 kg349 lb Single-ply 440.0 kg970 lb 295.0 kg651 lb 332.5 kg733 lb 1067.5 kg2354 lb 565.95 6
2012-06-22 USAPL · Men's Teen Junior Open Nationals 120+ 158.0 kg349 lb Single-ply 455.0 kg1003 lb 312.5 kg689 lb 320.0 kg706 lb 1087.5 kg2398 lb 576.81 1
2012-06-12 IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Cup 120+ 158.8 kg350 lb Raw (raw) 375.0 kg827 lb 215.0 kg474 lb 317.5 kg700 lb 907.5 kg2001 lb 480.74 1
2012-04-01 PA · Raw Pacific Invitational 120+ 159.7 kg352 lb Raw (raw) 400.0 kg882 lb 210.0 kg463 lb 322.5 kg711 lb 932.5 kg2056 lb 493.18 1
2012-03-03 NAPF · Browns Gym Pro Invitational 120+ 158.0 kg349 lb Single-ply 442.5 kg976 lb 305.0 kg673 lb 325.0 kg717 lb 1072.5 kg2365 lb 568.85 1
2011-08-19 USAPL · Raw Nationals 125+ 156.4 kg345 lb Raw (raw) 387.5 kg855 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 332.5 kg733 lb 925.0 kg2040 lb 491.93 2
2010-07-16 USAPL · Raw Nationals 125+ 144.5 kg319 lb Raw (raw) 365.0 kg805 lb 195.0 kg430 lb 320.0 kg706 lb 880.0 kg1940 lb 478.05 1
2010-07-16 USAPL · Raw Nationals 125+ 144.5 kg319 lb Raw (raw) 365.0 kg805 lb 195.0 kg430 lb 320.0 kg706 lb 880.0 kg1940 lb 478.05 1
2010-06-20 USAPL · Men's Open-Junior-Teen Nationals 125+ 148.1 kg327 lb Single-ply 410.0 kg904 lb 260.0 kg573 lb 285.0 kg629 lb 955.0 kg2106 lb 515.33 2
2010-06-20 USAPL · Men's Open-Junior-Teen Nationals 125+ 148.1 kg327 lb Single-ply 410.0 kg904 lb 260.0 kg573 lb 285.0 kg629 lb 955.0 kg2106 lb 515.33 1
2009-06-12 USAPL · Men's & Teen & Junior Nationals 125+ 130.3 kg287 lb Single-ply — — 302.5 kg667 lb — DQ
2008-04-01 USAPL · Collegiate Nationals 125+ 134.4 kg297 lb Single-ply 25.0 kg55 lb — — — DQ
2008-03-01 USAPL · Quest Pro Invitational 125+ 142.4 kg314 lb Single-ply 342.5 kg755 lb 252.5 kg557 lb 287.5 kg634 lb 882.5 kg1946 lb 481.34 13
2007-12-08 USAPL · Colorado State Championships 125+ — Single-ply — 240.0 kg529 lb 295.0 kg651 lb — DQ
2007-11-18 USAPL · Bench Nationals (bench only) 125+ 142.0 kg313 lb Single-ply — 240.0 kg529 lb — 240.0 kg529 lb 131.01 1
2007-06-02 USAPL · Shawn Ray Classic 125+ — Single-ply 330.2 kg728 lb 217.7 kg480 lb 289.9 kg639 lb 837.8 kg1847 lb 1
2007-04-13 USAPL · Teen & Junior Nationals 125+ 142.2 kg314 lb Single-ply 335.0 kg739 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 265.0 kg584 lb 802.5 kg1769 lb 437.88 1
2006-12-11 USAPL · Colorado State Championships & Police/Fire Nationals 125+ 130.0 kg287 lb Single-ply 272.5 kg601 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 252.5 kg557 lb 727.5 kg1604 lb 407.36 1
2006-06-25 USAPL · Big Bench Blowout (bench only) 125 125.0 kg276 lb Single-ply — 165.0 kg364 lb — 165.0 kg364 lb 93.51 1

Testing profile

Category Meets Most recent meet
Tested 49 NAPF · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD (2020-03-07)
Untested 0 None on file

All 49 meets on his record were drug-tested.

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