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USA · 110+ kg raw · 5 career entries
Don Cundy
Don Cundy was an American powerlifter who competed in the 110+ kg raw division.
His best competition total was 925.3 kg (2,040 lb), set at Senior Nationals in August 1970.
Over a career spanning 5 meets between 1967 and 1971, he set four raw world records in squat, bench press, deadlift, and total across the 110+ kg classes.
Data through
Personal records
Don Cundy's best on each lift, the meet where it was set, and how it ranks in that class.
| Lift | Best | Bodyweight | Meet | Rank in class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 342.5 kg755 lb | — | Senior Nationals 1970-08-22 | #72 of 347 110+ kg Wraps men |
| Bench Press | 226.8 kg500 lb | — | Senior Nationals 1970-08-22 | #57 of 346 110+ kg Wraps men |
| Deadlift | 362.9 kg800 lb | — | Senior Nationals 1969-08-29 | #19 of 339 110+ kg Wraps men |
| Total | 925.3 kg2040 lb | — | Senior Nationals 1970-08-22 | #41 of 340 110+ kg Wraps men |
Ranks count entries, not lifters: someone who has beaten the number at three meets takes three of the places above it. Suspect lifts are excluded from the ranking and the count.
Career total progression
Don Cundy'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
- 1967-09-02 Bench Press 110+ kg 222.3 kg490 lb Senior Nationals
- 1969-08-29 Deadlift 110+ kg 362.9 kg800 lb Senior Nationals
- 1969-08-29 Squat 110+ kg 333.4 kg735 lb Senior Nationals
- 1970-08-22 Total 110+ kg 925.3 kg2040 lb Senior Nationals
Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.
World records set
All 4 world records Don Cundy has set have since been broken.
Since surpassed4
- Total 110+ kg Wraps men: 925.33 kg (2,040 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1970
- Deadlift 110+ kg Wraps men: 362.87 kg (800 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1969
- Squat 110+ kg Wraps men: 333.39 kg (735 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1969
- Bench Press 110+ kg Wraps men: 222.26 kg (490 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1967
Meet history
All 5 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-11-06 | AAU · Men's World Powerlifting Championships | 110+ | — | Wraps (raw) | 335.7 kg740 lb | 235.9 kg520 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 1970-08-22 | AAU · Senior Nationals | 110+ | — | Wraps (raw) | 342.5 kg755 lb | 226.8 kg500 lb | 356.1 kg785 lb | 925.3 kg2040 lb | 2 | |
| 1969-08-29 | AAU · Senior Nationals | 110+ | — | Wraps (raw) | 333.4 kg735 lb | 222.3 kg490 lb | 362.9 kg800 lb | 918.5 kg2025 lb | 1 |
View full meet history (5 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-09-13 | AAU · Senior Nationals | 110+ | 127.0 kg280 lb | Wraps (raw) | 317.5 kg700 lb | 217.7 kg480 lb | 342.5 kg755 lb | 877.7 kg1935 lb | 494.98 | 1 |
| 1967-09-02 | AAU · Senior Nationals | 110+ | — | Wraps (raw) | 272.2 kg600 lb | 222.3 kg490 lb | 355.6 kg784 lb | 850.0 kg1874 lb | 1 |
Career, by the numbers
Don Cundy's career in aggregate: peak DOTS, the split across the three lifts, and third-attempt rate where attempt data is on file.
Archetype
Bencher
Split 35 / 25 / 40 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 1.3 points above average on bench.
On the platform
50% third attempts made
4 of 8 third attempts converted. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 363 kg800 lb.
Biggest jump
+41 kg90 lb
Between two meets, up to 919 kg2025 lb at Senior Nationals.
100% of entries lifted raw. 0% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 1968.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 0 | None on file |
| Untested | 5 | AAU · Men's World Powerlifting Championships (1971-11-06) |
None of his 5 meets on record were drug-tested.
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Don Cundy FAQs
What is Don Cundy's best squat?
Don Cundy's heaviest squat is 755 lb (342.5 kg). This lift occurred on August 22, 1970, at Senior Nationals.
What is Don Cundy's best bench press?
Don Cundy's heaviest bench press is 500 lb (226.8 kg). This lift occurred on August 22, 1970, at Senior Nationals.
What is Don Cundy's best deadlift?
Don Cundy's heaviest deadlift is 800 lb (362.9 kg). This lift occurred on August 29, 1969, at Senior Nationals.
What is Don Cundy's best total?
Don Cundy's heaviest total is 2,040 lb (925.3 kg). This lift occurred on August 22, 1970, at Senior Nationals.
How much does Don Cundy weigh?
Don Cundy weighed 280 lb (127 kg) at their latest weigh-in on September 13, 1968.