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Canada Powerlifting Records
Canada accounts for 98,756 competition entries from 33,288 lifters across 8 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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Canada's heaviest total on file is Redacted Lifter's 1,205 kg (2,656.5 lb) at Battle of Montreal in 2011. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 77% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 8,038 entries.
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Canada Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Redacted Lifter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,205.0 kg2,657 lb | CPF · Battle of Montreal | 2011-01-29 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Mathew Court | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,165.0 kg2,569 lb | CPF · Canadian Pro/Am Meet | 2010-05-08 · 16 yr |
| 03 | Brent Mikesell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,135.0 kg2,502 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2003-11-26 · 22 yr |
| 04 | Vladislav Alhazov | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,120.0 kg2,469 lb | CPC · Canadian Championships | 2005-03-26 · 21 yr |
| 05 | Seth Albersworth | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 1,090.0 kg2,403 lb | GPC-CAN · Canadian Nationals | 2016-05-08 · 10 yr |
| 06 | Zaid Ibrahiem | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,088.0 kg2,399 lb | CPU · Nationals | 2026-03-14 · 7 mo |
| 07 | Ray Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,083.5 kg2,389 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2018-06-06 · 8 yr |
| 08 | Carl Yngvar Christensen | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 1,082.5 kg2,387 lb | IPF · World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2011-08-30 · 15 yr |
| 09 | Dave Pasanella | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,070.5 kg2,360 lb | APF · Open World Championships | 1988-11-12 · 37 yr |
| 10 | Garry Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,067.5 kg2,354 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1999-11-15 · 26 yr |
Canada Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Redacted Lifter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 525.0 kg1,158 lb | CPF · Battle of Montreal | 2011-01-29 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Mathew Court | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 522.5 kg1,152 lb | CPF · Canadian Pro/Am Meet | 2010-05-08 · 16 yr |
| 03 | Brent Mikesell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 517.5 kg1,141 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2003-11-26 · 22 yr |
| 04 | Vladislav Alhazov | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 500.0 kg1,103 lb | CPC · Canadian Championships | 2005-03-26 · 21 yr |
| 05 | Brian Bailey | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | CPF · Nationals and Western Canadian Championships | 2017-05-06 · 9 yr |
| 06 | Seth Albersworth | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | GPC-CAN · Canadian Nationals | 2016-05-08 · 10 yr |
| 07 | Bradly Shepherd | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 40-44 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | WRPF-CAN · Pirates of the Platform | 2023-05-12 · 3 yr |
| 08 | Shane Church | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 453.6 kg1,000 lb | RPS · Maple Leaf Powerlifting Nationals - Great White North Invasion | 2015-06-13 · 11 yr |
| 09 | Adrian Myers | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | No | 445.0 kg981 lb | WRPF-CAN · Montreal Underground | 2025-12-06 · 10 mo |
| 10 | Ray Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 442.5 kg976 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2018-06-06 · 8 yr |
Canada Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Anthony Faggiani | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | WPCCP · Summer Slam Push/Pull | 2024-08-24 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Will Barotti | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 422.5 kg932 lb | IPA · Quest PTS Powerlifting Spectacular | 2018-06-16 · 8 yr |
| 03 | Bill Crawford | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | CPF · Metal Militia Montreal Bench Wars | 2010-06-26 · 16 yr |
| 04 | Garrett Cartwright-Bentley | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | CPU · Nationals | 2024-09-14 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Clinton Harwood | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 375.0 kg827 lb | CPF · Pro/Am Nationals | 2011-06-04 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Shane Martin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 370.0 kg816 lb | CPU · Nationals | 2026-03-14 · 7 mo |
| 07 | Mike Guay | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 367.5 kg810 lb | CPF · Metal Militia Montreal Bench Wars | 2010-06-26 · 16 yr |
| 08 | Tommy Harrison | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 365.0 kg805 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2007-10-22 · 18 yr |
| 09 | Tavis Harris | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 365.0 kg805 lb | WRPF-CAN · Montreal Open III | 2024-08-31 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Brady Stewart | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 356.5 kg786 lb | NAPF · North American Bench Press Championships | 2017-10-25 · 8 yr |
Canada Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fernando Arias | — | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | ABS · Canada | 2026-06-06 · 4 mo |
| 02 | Dane Dillon | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 402.5 kg888 lb | WRPF-CAN · Shell Shock V | 2020-11-07 · 5 yr |
| 03 | Bryce Krawczyk | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 400.0 kg882 lb | CPU · Nationals | 2020-03-03 · 6 yr |
| 04 | Ray Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 398.5 kg879 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2018-06-06 · 8 yr |
| 05 | Dorrell Petties-Dahmer | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 392.5 kg866 lb | WRPF-CAN · Pirates of the Platform | 2023-05-12 · 3 yr |
| 06 | Jean-François Caron | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 392.4 kg865 lb | CPA · Championnat Canadien | 2010-04-25 · 16 yr |
| 07 | Erik Willis | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 386.5 kg852 lb | CPU · Nationals | 2020-03-03 · 6 yr |
| 08 | Lucas Wiseman | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 386.5 kg852 lb | CPU · Nationals | 2026-03-14 · 7 mo |
| 09 | Dave Pasanella | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 385.6 kg850 lb | APF · Open World Championships | 1988-11-12 · 37 yr |
| 10 | Garry Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 385.0 kg849 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1999-11-15 · 26 yr |
Canada Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Canada?
The highest men's total in Canada is 1,205 kg (2,657 lb), set by Redacted Lifter (140 kg class, multi-ply) at Battle of Montreal in 2011.
What is the highest men's raw total in Canada?
The highest men's raw total in Canada is 1,083.5 kg (2,389 lb), set by Ray Williams (120+ kg class) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2018.
What is the highest women's total in Canada?
The highest women's total in Canada is 818 kg (1,804 lb), set by Becca Swanson (90+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2003.
What is the highest women's raw total in Canada?
The highest women's raw total in Canada is 732.5 kg (1,615 lb), set by Brittany Schlater (84+ kg class) at Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Canada?
The heaviest men's squat in Canada is 525 kg (1,158 lb), set by Redacted Lifter (140 kg class, multi-ply) at Battle of Montreal in 2011.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Canada?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Canada is 445 kg (981 lb), set by Adrian Myers (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Montreal Underground in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Canada?
The heaviest women's squat in Canada is 337.5 kg (744 lb), set by Becca Swanson (90+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2003.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in Canada?
The heaviest women's raw squat in Canada is 292.5 kg (645 lb), set by Brittany Schlater (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Canada?
The heaviest men's bench press in Canada is 455 kg (1,003 lb), set by Anthony Faggiani (140+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Summer Slam Push/Pull in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Canada?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Canada is 320 kg (706 lb), set by James Henderson (125+ kg class) at World Bench Press Championships in 1997.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Canada?
The heaviest women's bench press in Canada is 229 kg (505 lb), set by Rhaea Stinn (84 kg class, single-ply) at Nationals in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Canada?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Canada is 163 kg (360 lb), set by Mackenzie Lai (84+ kg class) at Commonwealth Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Canada?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Canada is 420 kg (926 lb), set by Fernando Arias (raw) at Canada in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Canada?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Canada is 288 kg (635 lb), set by Becca Swanson (90+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2003.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in Canada?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in Canada is 280 kg (618 lb), set by Brittany Schlater (84+ kg class) at Nationals in 2025.