Peak DOTS
519
Top 1% of all women on file
New Zealand · 84+ kg raw · 6 career entries
Merrylynn Etelei
Merrylynn Etelei is a New Zealand powerlifter who competes in the 84+ kg raw division.
Her best competition total is 673 kg (1,484 lb), set at National Championships in September 2024.
She has competed in 6 meets between 2023 and 2026.
Updated
Personal records
Merrylynn Etelei'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 | 291.0 kg642 lb | 146.7 kg324 lb | National Championships 2024-09-16 | #19 of 59,018 84+ kg Raw women |
| Bench Press | 137.5 kg303 lb | 137.3 kg303 lb | World Classic Powerlifting Championships 2025-06-08 | #677 of 75,212 84+ kg Raw women |
| Deadlift | 268.0 kg591 lb | 125.9 kg278 lb | Auckland Powerlifting 3-Lift and Bench Press Championships 2026-03-14 | #55 of 69,803 84+ kg Raw women |
| Total | 673.0 kg1,484 lb | 146.7 kg324 lb | National Championships 2024-09-16 | #67 of 80,561 84+ kg Raw women |
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
Merrylynn Etelei'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
Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.
Meet history
All 6 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | NZPF · Auckland Powerlifting 3-Lift and Bench Press Championships | 84+ | 125.9 kg278 lb | Raw (raw) | 252.5 kg557 lb | 122.5 kg270 lb | 268.0 kg591 lb | 643.0 kg1,418 lb | 509.42 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | NZPF · New Zealand Powerlifting Open Nationals | 84+ | 127.2 kg281 lb | Raw (raw) | 240.0 kg529 lb | 122.5 kg270 lb | 255.0 kg562 lb | 617.5 kg1,362 lb | 488.05 | 1 |
| 2025-06-08 | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 84+ | 137.3 kg303 lb | Raw (raw) | 255.0 kg562 lb | 137.5 kg303 lb | 230.0 kg507 lb | 622.5 kg1,373 lb | 484.43 | 7 |
View full meet history (6 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | NZPF · National Championships | 84+ | 146.7 kg324 lb | Raw (raw) | 291.0 kg642 lb | 125.0 kg276 lb | 257.0 kg567 lb | 673.0 kg1,484 lb | 519.44 | 1 |
| 2024-04-12 | NZPF · Auckland Powerlifting Championships | 84+ | 144.2 kg318 lb | Raw (raw) | 286.0 kg631 lb | 120.0 kg265 lb | 245.0 kg540 lb | 651.0 kg1,435 lb | 503.23 | 1 |
| 2023-11-24 | NZPF · Auckland Classic Cup | 84+ | 136.5 kg301 lb | Raw (raw) | 242.5 kg535 lb | 97.5 kg215 lb | 240.0 kg529 lb | 580.0 kg1,279 lb | 451.80 | 1 |
Career, by the numbers
Merrylynn Etelei's career in aggregate: peak DOTS, the split across the three lifts, and third-attempt rate where attempt data is on file.
Archetype
Squatter
Split 41 / 19 / 40 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 20 / 44, 5.3 points above average on squat.
On the platform
78% third attempts made
14 of 18 third attempts converted, with 3 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 6. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 286 kg631 lb.
Biggest jump
+71 kg157 lb
Between two meets, up to 651 kg1,435 lb at Auckland Powerlifting Championships.
100% of entries lifted raw. 100% drug-tested. Best year: 2024.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 6 | NZPF · Auckland Powerlifting 3-Lift and Bench Press Championships (2026-03-14) |
| Untested | 0 | None on file |
All 6 meets on her record have been drug-tested.
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Merrylynn Etelei FAQs
What is Merrylynn Etelei's best squat?
Merrylynn Etelei's heaviest squat is 642 lb (291 kg). This lift occurred on September 16, 2024, at National Championships.
What is Merrylynn Etelei's best bench press?
Merrylynn Etelei's heaviest bench press is 303 lb (137.5 kg). This lift occurred on June 8, 2025, at World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
What is Merrylynn Etelei's best deadlift?
Merrylynn Etelei's heaviest deadlift is 591 lb (268 kg). This lift occurred on March 14, 2026, at Auckland Powerlifting 3-Lift and Bench Press Championships.
What is Merrylynn Etelei's best total?
Merrylynn Etelei's heaviest total is 1,484 lb (673 kg). This lift occurred on September 16, 2024, at National Championships.
How much does Merrylynn Etelei weigh?
Merrylynn Etelei weighed 278 lb (125.9 kg) at their latest weigh-in on March 14, 2026.
How old is Merrylynn Etelei?
Merrylynn Etelei was 26 at their latest meet, Auckland Powerlifting 3-Lift and Bench Press Championships, on March 14, 2026.
Where is Merrylynn Etelei from?
Merrylynn Etelei is a New Zealand powerlifter.