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Belgium Powerlifting Records
Belgium accounts for 16,504 competition entries from 4,545 lifters across 4 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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Belgium's heaviest total on file is Kari Markku Kalliola's 1,127.5 kg (2,485.5 lb) at World Championships in 2006. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 74% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2023, the busiest year on record with 1,798 entries.
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Belgium Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kari Markku Kalliola | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,127.5 kg2,486 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Orhan Bilican | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 1,054.0 kg2,324 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Club Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique des Clubs - Powerlifting | 2016-06-18 · 10 yr |
| 03 | Jari Rosendahl | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,000.0 kg2,205 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 04 | Jeroen Van Heesvelde | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 960.0 kg2,117 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Equipped | 2018-12-08 · 7 yr |
| 05 | Mario Piattelli | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 947.5 kg2,089 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 06 | Steve Ringoot | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 940.0 kg2,073 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Club Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique des Clubs - Powerlifting - Equipped | 2015-04-26 · 11 yr |
| 07 | Tomáš Podlipný | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 930.0 kg2,051 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 08 | Anibal Manuel Coimbra Marques | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 930.0 kg2,051 lb | EPF · Western European Cup | 2007-09-22 · 19 yr |
| 09 | Jérôme Dechamps | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 920.5 kg2,030 lb | LFPH · 2e Tour Interclub | 2014-03-30 · 12 yr |
| 10 | Reikö Kruse | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 920.0 kg2,029 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
Belgium Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kari Markku Kalliola | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 475.0 kg1,047 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Orhan Bilican | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 418.0 kg922 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Club Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique des Clubs - Powerlifting | 2009-05-23 · 17 yr |
| 03 | Reikö Kruse | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 04 | Jari Rosendahl | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 05 | Sami Kaipio | 100 kg220 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 06 | Steve Ringoot | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | VGPF · Interclub 1 | 2018-02-17 · 8 yr |
| 07 | Paul Newell | 100 kg220 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 08 | Jean-Luc Collart | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 372.5 kg821 lb | LFPH · 3e Tour Interclub | 2008-04-12 · 18 yr |
| 09 | Sebastien Dechamps | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 372.5 kg821 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Club Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique des Clubs - Powerlifting - Equipped | 2015-04-26 · 11 yr |
| 10 | Steven Middleton-Lowes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
Belgium Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tomi Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 360.0 kg794 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Kari Markku Kalliola | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 355.0 kg783 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 03 | Orhan Bilican | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 337.5 kg744 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Club Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique des Clubs - Bench - Equipped | 2015-05-17 · 11 yr |
| 04 | László Mészáros | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 320.0 kg706 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 05 | Gerd Tiefenbacher | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 302.5 kg667 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 06 | Kai-Uwe Göllnitz | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 287.5 kg634 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 07 | Jeroen Van Heesvelde | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 287.5 kg634 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Bench Press: Classic & Equipped - Powerlifting: Equipped | 2025-12-07 · 10 mo |
| 08 | Mario Piattelli | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 285.0 kg629 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 09 | Ivars Ozols | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 282.5 kg623 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 10 | Juris Judko | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 280.0 kg618 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
Belgium Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tomáš Podlipný | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2006-10-30 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Asaël Spriesterbach | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 343.5 kg758 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open | 2025-10-25 · 11 mo |
| 03 | Olivier Vervalle | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 342.5 kg755 lb | VGPF · Interclub 3 | 2023-09-16 · 3 yr |
| 04 | Rowan Kollau | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 342.5 kg755 lb | VGPF · Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped | 2024-08-17 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Cas Vervoort | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 342.5 kg755 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Junior | 2026-04-04 · 6 mo |
| 06 | Steve Ringoot | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 340.5 kg751 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open | 2023-04-08 · 3 yr |
| 07 | Audley Baker | 145 kg320 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | WDFPF · World Bench Press & Deadlift Championships | 1999-09-25 · 27 yr |
| 08 | James Hickey | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | WDFPF · World Single Lift Championships | 2013-06-28 · 13 yr |
| 09 | Bogdan Vaipan | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | WDFPF · World Single Lift Championships | 2017-06-02 · 9 yr |
| 10 | Jeroen Van Heesvelde | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | KBGV · Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Equipped | 2018-12-08 · 7 yr |
Belgium Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Belgium?
The highest men's total in Belgium is 1,127.5 kg (2,486 lb), set by Kari Markku Kalliola (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2006.
What is the highest men's raw total in Belgium?
The highest men's raw total in Belgium is 920 kg (2,029 lb), set by Steve Ringoot (120+ kg class) at Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open in 2024.
What is the highest women's total in Belgium?
The highest women's total in Belgium is 660 kg (1,455 lb), set by Ielja Strik (90 kg class, single-ply) at Western European Cup in 2007.
What is the highest women's raw total in Belgium?
The highest women's raw total in Belgium is 650 kg (1,433 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class) at Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Belgium?
The heaviest men's squat in Belgium is 475 kg (1,047 lb), set by Kari Markku Kalliola (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2006.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Belgium?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Belgium is 370 kg (816 lb), set by Orhan Bilican (120+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Interclub 1 in 2019.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Belgium?
The heaviest women's squat in Belgium is 275 kg (607 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Belgium?
The heaviest men's bench press in Belgium is 360 kg (794 lb), set by Tomi Rantanen (140 kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2006.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Belgium?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Belgium is 240 kg (529 lb), set by Gunnar De Vadder (120+ kg class) at Interclub 1 in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Belgium?
The heaviest women's bench press in Belgium is 180 kg (397 lb), set by Hildeborg Juvet Hugdal (90+ kg class, single-ply) at Western European Cup in 2007.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Belgium?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Belgium is 140 kg (309 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class) at Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Belgium?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Belgium is 350 kg (772 lb), set by Tomáš Podlipný (125 kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2006.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in Belgium?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in Belgium is 343.5 kg (758 lb), set by Asaël Spriesterbach (105 kg class) at Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Belgium?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Belgium is 260 kg (573 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open in 2023.