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Australia Powerlifting Records
Australia accounts for 94,260 competition entries from 28,932 lifters across 10 federations in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below show the top qualifying squat, bench, deadlift, and total for each weight class, age division, and equipment category. Use the filter to narrow by weight class, age, equipment, or tested status, or scroll for the default top records by lift.
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Australia's heaviest total on file is Colton Engelbrecht's 1,155 kg (2,546.5 lb) at Big Dogs 5 in 2024. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 39% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 8,638 entries.
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Australia Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Colton Engelbrecht | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,155.0 kg2,547 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 5 | 2024-11-23 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 1,140.0 kg2,514 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs | 2016-10-29 · 9 yr |
| 03 | Petr Petráš | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,120.0 kg2,469 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 3 | 2018-10-14 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Odell Manuel | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 40-44 | No | 1,115.0 kg2,458 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 3 | 2018-10-14 · 8 yr |
| 05 | Dylan Hellriegel | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 1,105.0 kg2,436 lb | ProRaw · XI | 2019-03-15 · 7 yr |
| 06 | Brandon Allen | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,102.5 kg2,431 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 3 | 2018-10-14 · 8 yr |
| 07 | Graham Hicks | 125+ kg276+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,100.0 kg2,425 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 4 | 2019-11-02 · 6 yr |
| 08 | Shawn Doyle | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,090.0 kg2,403 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 2 | 2017-10-15 · 9 yr |
| 09 | Eric Lilliebridge | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,085.0 kg2,392 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 3 | 2018-10-14 · 8 yr |
| 10 | Daniel Bell | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,077.5 kg2,376 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 2 | 2017-10-15 · 9 yr |
This meet didn't record weight classes, so the class shown is the one the federation used at the time for the lifter's bodyweight.
Australia Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 485.0 kg1,069 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs | 2016-10-29 · 9 yr |
| 02 | Jezza Uepa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 470.0 kg1,036 lb | PA · Brisbane Open | 2017-10-21 · 9 yr |
| 03 | Odell Manuel | 125+ kg276+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 40-44 | No | 470.0 kg1,036 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 4 | 2019-11-02 · 6 yr |
| 04 | Colton Engelbrecht | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 5 | 2024-11-23 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Joseph Whittaker | 125+ kg276+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 5 | 2024-11-23 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Brandon Allen | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 457.5 kg1,009 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 3 | 2018-10-14 · 8 yr |
| 07 | Eric Lilliebridge | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 3 | 2018-10-14 · 8 yr |
| 08 | Dylan Hellriegel | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | ProRaw · XI | 2019-03-15 · 7 yr |
| 09 | Gawain Johnstone | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | ProRaw · XI | 2019-03-15 · 7 yr |
| 10 | Petr Petráš | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 450.0 kg992 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 3 | 2018-10-14 · 8 yr |
This meet didn't record weight classes, so the class shown is the one the federation used at the time for the lifter's bodyweight.
Australia Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Le Roy Vorster | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | CAPO · Muscle Hut Nationals Qualifier | 2026-06-06 · 4 mo |
| 02 | Andrew Cooper | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | MM-AUS · Bench Kings | 2022-03-12 · 4 yr |
| 03 | Shaun Bostock | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 50-54 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | MM-AUS · Bench Kings II | 2023-07-01 · 3 yr |
| 04 | Jarrad Farmer | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | MM-AUS · Kuipers Klassic 2 | 2026-03-21 · 7 mo |
| 05 | Anton Begalko | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | CAPO · Arnold Classic Australia | 2015-03-13 · 11 yr |
| 06 | Lachlan Green | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | CAPO · Fortitude Barbell Bench Press Only | 2026-01-25 · 8 mo |
| 07 | Nathan Baxter | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | 2012-07-28 · 14 yr |
| 08 | Mitch Johnson | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 330.0 kg728 lb | CAPO · How Much Ya Bench | 2026-06-06 · 4 mo |
| 09 | Rob Allen | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 330.0 kg728 lb | CAPO · Nationals | 2026-08-06 · 2 mo |
| 10 | Les Wroe | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 325.0 kg717 lb | MM-AUS · Tormented Force | 2021-05-15 · 5 yr |
Australia Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Theo Maddox | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | No | 445.0 kg981 lb | CAPO · National Deadlift Only Championships | 2024-12-07 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Colton Engelbrecht | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 5 | 2024-11-23 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Benedikt Magnússon | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 422.5 kg932 lb | GPA · World Championships | 2014-11-21 · 11 yr |
| 04 | Yury Belkin | 110 kg243 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs 4 | 2019-11-02 · 6 yr |
| 05 | Mikhail Koklyaev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | GPA · World Championships | 2014-11-21 · 11 yr |
| 06 | Dylan Hellriegel | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | ProRaw · XI | 2019-03-15 · 7 yr |
| 07 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | No | 405.0 kg893 lb | GPA · World Championships | 2014-11-21 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Odell Manuel | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 40-44 | No | 405.0 kg893 lb | ProRaw · X | 2018-03-16 · 8 yr |
| 09 | Konstantīn Konstantīnovs | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | GPA · World Championships | 2014-11-21 · 11 yr |
| 10 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | ProRaw · Big Dogs | 2016-10-29 · 9 yr |
This meet didn't record weight classes, so the class shown is the one the federation used at the time for the lifter's bodyweight.
Australia Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Australia?
The highest men's total in Australia is 1,155 kg (2,547 lb), set by Colton Engelbrecht (125 kg class, knee wraps) at Big Dogs 5 in 2024.
What is the highest men's raw total in Australia?
The highest men's raw total in Australia is 1,070 kg (2,359 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class) at Brisbane Open in 2017.
What is the highest women's total in Australia?
The highest women's total in Australia is 775 kg (1,709 lb), set by Sarah Rainbow (90+ kg class, knee wraps) at Launceston Toyota Showdown in 2024.
What is the highest women's raw total in Australia?
The highest women's raw total in Australia is 685 kg (1,510 lb), set by Luseane Lafaele (84+ kg class) at Open Nationals in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Australia?
The heaviest men's squat in Australia is 485 kg (1,069 lb), set by Andrey Malanichev (140+ kg class, knee wraps) at Big Dogs in 2016.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Australia?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Australia is 470 kg (1,036 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Brisbane Open in 2017.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Australia?
The heaviest women's squat in Australia is 315 kg (695 lb), set by Sarah Rainbow (90+ kg class, knee wraps) at Launceston Toyota Showdown in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in Australia?
The heaviest women's raw squat in Australia is 265 kg (584 lb), set by Luseane Lafaele (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Open Nationals in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Australia?
The heaviest men's bench press in Australia is 465 kg (1,025 lb), set by Le Roy Vorster (140 kg class, unlimited gear) at Muscle Hut Nationals Qualifier in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Australia?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Australia is 315 kg (695 lb), set by Kirill Sarychev (140+ kg class) at World Championships in 2014.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Australia?
The heaviest women's bench press in Australia is 200 kg (441 lb), set by Sarah Ireland (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Bench Kings in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Australia?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Australia is 150 kg (331 lb), set by Sarah Rainbow (90+ kg class) at Power of Women IV in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Australia?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Australia is 445 kg (981 lb), set by Theo Maddox (140 kg class, raw) at National Deadlift Only Championships in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Australia?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Australia is 290 kg (640 lb), set by Natalie Laalaai (84+ kg class, raw) at Grand Prix in 2025.