Peak DOTS
490
Top 3% of all men on file
USA · 90+ kg raw · 1 career entries
James Robertson
James Robertson was an American powerlifter who competed in the 90+ kg raw division.
His best competition total was 856.4 kg (1,888 lb), set at Senior Nationals in September 1965.
Over a career spanning one meet between 1965 and 1965, he set three raw world records in squat, bench press, and total across the 90+ kg classes.
Data through
Personal records
James Robertson'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 | 318.9 kg703 lb | 121.6 kg268 lb | Senior Nationals 1965-09-04 | #8 of 77 90+ kg Wraps men |
| Bench Press | 218.6 kg482 lb | 121.6 kg268 lb | Senior Nationals 1965-09-04 | #8 of 72 90+ kg Wraps men |
| Deadlift | 318.9 kg703 lb | 121.6 kg268 lb | Senior Nationals 1965-09-04 | #10 of 70 90+ kg Wraps men |
| Total | 856.4 kg1888 lb | 121.6 kg268 lb | Senior Nationals 1965-09-04 | #4 of 76 90+ 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.
World records set
All 3 world records James Robertson has set have since been broken.
Since surpassed3
- Total 90+ kg Wraps men: 856.38 kg (1,888 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1965
- Squat 90+ kg Wraps men: 318.88 kg (703 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1965
- Bench Press 90+ kg Wraps men: 218.63 kg (482 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1965
Meet history
All 1 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-09-04 | AAU · Senior Nationals | 90+ | 121.6 kg268 lb | Wraps (raw) | 318.9 kg703 lb | 218.6 kg482 lb | 318.9 kg703 lb | 856.4 kg1888 lb | 489.73 | 2 |
Career, by the numbers
James Robertson'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 37 / 26 / 37 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 2.0 points above average on bench.
On the platform
33% third attempts made
1 of 3 third attempts converted. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 319 kg703 lb.
100% of entries lifted raw. 0% drug-tested. Best year: 1965.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 0 | None on file |
| Untested | 1 | AAU · Senior Nationals (1965-09-04) |
James Robertson's only meet on record was untested.
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James Robertson FAQs
What is James Robertson's best squat?
James Robertson's heaviest squat is 703 lb (318.9 kg). This lift occurred on September 4, 1965, at Senior Nationals.
What is James Robertson's best bench press?
James Robertson's heaviest bench press is 482 lb (218.6 kg). This lift occurred on September 4, 1965, at Senior Nationals.
What is James Robertson's best deadlift?
James Robertson's heaviest deadlift is 703 lb (318.9 kg). This lift occurred on September 4, 1965, at Senior Nationals.
What is James Robertson's best total?
James Robertson's heaviest total is 1,888 lb (856.4 kg). This lift occurred on September 4, 1965, at Senior Nationals.
How much does James Robertson weigh?
James Robertson weighed 268 lb (121.6 kg) at their latest weigh-in on September 4, 1965.