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England Powerlifting Records
England accounts for 84,962 competition entries from 29,990 lifters across 7 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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England's heaviest total on file is Ray Bowring's 1,222.5 kg (2,695 lb) at British Equipped Championships in 2026. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 65% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 9,937 entries.
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England Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ray Bowring | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 1,222.5 kg2,695 lb | BP · British Equipped Championships | 2026-01-24 · 8 mo |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,220.0 kg2,690 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2009-07-04 · 17 yr |
| 03 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,187.5 kg2,618 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2008-09-08 · 18 yr |
| 04 | David Jenkinson | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,120.0 kg2,469 lb | BPU · British Championships | 2016-09-03 · 10 yr |
| 05 | Dan Stewart | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,102.5 kg2,431 lb | BPU · British Full Power Championships | 2023-07-15 · 3 yr |
| 06 | Tony Cliffe | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,100.0 kg2,425 lb | EPA · The Roses Cup | 2019-10-06 · 7 yr |
| 07 | Steve Macneil | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,092.5 kg2,409 lb | BPU · Manchester Qualifier | 2020-01-25 · 6 yr |
| 08 | Jim Nuttall | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,082.5 kg2,387 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2009-07-04 · 17 yr |
| 09 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,080.0 kg2,381 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2009-07-04 · 17 yr |
| 10 | Carl Yngvar Christensen | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 1,080.0 kg2,381 lb | EPF · European Junior & Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships | 2011-06-11 · 15 yr |
England Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 500.0 kg1,103 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2008-07-12 · 18 yr |
| 02 | Ray Bowring | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 500.0 kg1,103 lb | BP · British Equipped Championships | 2026-01-24 · 8 mo |
| 03 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2008-09-08 · 18 yr |
| 04 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2009-07-04 · 17 yr |
| 05 | David Jenkinson | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | BPU · British Championships | 2016-09-03 · 10 yr |
| 06 | Dan Stewart | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | BPU · Warwick Qualifier | 2022-10-01 · 4 yr |
| 07 | Delroy McQueen | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 445.0 kg981 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2008-07-12 · 18 yr |
| 08 | Clive Henry | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 440.0 kg970 lb | BAWLA · British Senior Powerlifting Championships | 2007-06-16 · 19 yr |
| 09 | Tom Kelly | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 440.0 kg970 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2008-09-08 · 18 yr |
| 10 | Ahmed Hassanin | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 440.0 kg970 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2009-11-17 · 16 yr |
England Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kalle Ylitalo-James | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 505.0 kg1,114 lb | BPU · Salisbury Qualifier | 2023-12-09 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Dan Stewart | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | BPU · Alton Qualifier | 2023-12-16 · 2 yr |
| 03 | AJ Roberts | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | BPU · Bench Anarchy | 2025-09-20 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Steve Macneil | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | BPU · Warwickshire Qualifier / THE BOMB SQUAD | 2021-09-12 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Vladimir Maksimov | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2009-11-17 · 16 yr |
| 06 | Richard Ligier | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2009-11-17 · 16 yr |
| 07 | Sam Drozdzik | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 20-23 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | BPU · Salisbury Qualifier | 2022-11-20 · 3 yr |
| 08 | James Taylor | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | BPU · Nottingham Qualifier | 2026-10-04 · new |
| 09 | Kari Markku Kalliola | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2009-11-17 · 16 yr |
| 10 | Graham Mellor | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | BPU · Bench Bash | 2026-09-12 · 1 mo |
England Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 457.5 kg1,009 lb | BPC · South East Qualifier and Novice Bash | 2009-05-16 · 17 yr |
| 02 | Dave Richardson | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 438.0 kg966 lb | WRPF-UK · Pro Showdown | 2024-12-08 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Delroy McQueen | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | BPO · Record Breakers | 2007-12-01 · 18 yr |
| 04 | Tom Martin | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | GPC-GB · Bristol Qualifier | 2019-04-07 · 7 yr |
| 05 | Nonso Chinye | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 408.5 kg901 lb | BP · SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-12-05 · 10 mo |
| 06 | Graham Hicks | 90+ kg198+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 405.0 kg893 lb | BPU · Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge | 2018-10-13 · 8 yr |
| 07 | Sanchez Dillon | 120 kg265 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 405.0 kg893 lb | EPA · ST Team Competition | 2025-05-18 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 402.5 kg888 lb | BPO · British Open Championships | 1997-07-05 · 29 yr |
| 09 | Gary Heisey | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1992-11-05 · 33 yr |
| 10 | Mark Henry | 145+ kg320+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | Yes | 392.5 kg866 lb | WDFPF · World Powerlifting Championships | 1995-10-29 · 30 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.
England Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in England?
The highest men's total in England is 1,222.5 kg (2,695 lb), set by Ray Bowring (120+ kg class, single-ply) at British Equipped Championships in 2026.
What is the highest men's raw total in England?
The highest men's raw total in England is 1,020 kg (2,249 lb), set by Ajay Sharma (120+ kg class) at SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the highest women's total in England?
The highest women's total in England is 700 kg (1,543 lb), set by Julia Mills (82.5 kg class, single-ply) at South Yorkshire Qualifier in 2024.
What is the highest women's raw total in England?
The highest women's raw total in England is 671.5 kg (1,481 lb), set by Aquinn Onuoha (84+ kg class) at SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in England?
The heaviest men's squat in England is 500 kg (1,103 lb), set by Andy Bolton (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at British Championships in 2008.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in England?
The heaviest men's raw squat in England is 420 kg (926 lb), set by Mariusz Pilinski (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Spartan Raw in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's squat in England?
The heaviest women's squat in England is 290 kg (640 lb), set by Dorothy Shaw (90+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2009.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in England?
The heaviest women's raw squat in England is 258.5 kg (570 lb), set by Aquinn Onuoha (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in England?
The heaviest men's bench press in England is 505 kg (1,114 lb), set by Kalle Ylitalo-James (140 kg class, unlimited gear) at Salisbury Qualifier in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in England?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in England is 295 kg (651 lb), set by Ádám Moszkál (140 kg class) at Bench Anarchy in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in England?
The heaviest women's bench press in England is 250 kg (551 lb), set by Emma Ylitalo-James (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Allstars Push Pull Challenge / THE BOMB SQUAD in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in England?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in England is 166 kg (366 lb), set by Catherine Croydon (90 kg class) at Mr Universe Prize Money Meet in 2021.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in England?
The heaviest men's deadlift in England is 457.5 kg (1,009 lb), set by Andy Bolton (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at South East Qualifier and Novice Bash in 2009.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in England?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in England is 410 kg (904 lb), set by Tom Martin (110 kg class) at Bristol Qualifier in 2019.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in England?
The heaviest women's deadlift in England is 288 kg (635 lb), set by Aquinn Onuoha (84+ kg class, raw) at SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.