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Finland Powerlifting Records
Finland accounts for 55,863 competition entries from 12,696 lifters across 5 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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Finland's heaviest total on file is Jonas Rantanen's 1,340 kg (2,954 lb) at Bullfarm Championships in 2011. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 81% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 3,333 entries.
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Finland Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,340.0 kg2,954 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Championships | 2011-10-08 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,235.0 kg2,723 lb | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 2005-11-05 · 20 yr |
| 03 | Juha Someroja | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,222.5 kg2,695 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Championships | 2011-10-08 · 15 yr |
| 04 | Jani Murtomäki | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,205.0 kg2,657 lb | FPO · BullFarm Powerlifting Championships | 2009-10-03 · 17 yr |
| 05 | Petteri Tuomisto | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,200.0 kg2,646 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-01 · 13 yr |
| 06 | Ano Turtiainen | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,185.0 kg2,613 lb | WPC-Finland · METAL Record Breakers | 2007-03-24 · 19 yr |
| 07 | Kalle Räsänen | 90 kg198 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,175.0 kg2,591 lb | FPO · National Full Gear Powerlifting Contest | 2017-04-22 · 9 yr |
| 08 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,172.5 kg2,585 lb | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 2005-11-05 · 20 yr |
| 09 | Matti Lehto | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,162.5 kg2,563 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2012-09-08 · 14 yr |
| 10 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,160.0 kg2,558 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Championships | 2011-10-08 · 15 yr |
Finland Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 575.0 kg1,268 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Championships | 2011-10-08 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Vladislav Alhazov | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 530.0 kg1,169 lb | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 2005-11-05 · 20 yr |
| 03 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 520.0 kg1,147 lb | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 2005-11-05 · 20 yr |
| 04 | Petteri Tuomisto | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 505.0 kg1,114 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-01 · 13 yr |
| 05 | Ano Turtiainen | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 500.0 kg1,103 lb | WPC-Finland · METAL Record Breakers | 2007-03-24 · 19 yr |
| 06 | Matti Lehto | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 490.0 kg1,081 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2012-09-08 · 14 yr |
| 07 | Kalle Räsänen | 90 kg198 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 486.0 kg1,072 lb | IPA · Winter Pro Open | 2018-12-15 · 7 yr |
| 08 | Jani Murtomäki | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | FPO · BullFarm Powerlifting Championships | 2009-10-03 · 17 yr |
| 09 | Zahir Khudayarov | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | FPO · WABDL World Cup & SM penkkipunnerrus/maastanosto | 2017-08-26 · 9 yr |
| 10 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 477.5 kg1,053 lb | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 2005-11-05 · 20 yr |
Finland Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jani Murtomäki | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2012-09-08 · 14 yr |
| 02 | Ilkka Lukkarinen | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 401.0 kg884 lb | WPC-Finland · METAL X-Mas Bench & Deadlift | 2018-11-24 · 7 yr |
| 03 | Vladimir Maksimov | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | WPC · European Championships | 2009-06-02 · 17 yr |
| 04 | Kalle Ylitalo-James | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 390.5 kg861 lb | FPO · Rebel Power Push-Pull | 2019-08-23 · 7 yr |
| 05 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Championships | 2011-10-08 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Petteri Hosio Henrik | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | WPC-Finland · National Championships | 2020-08-14 · 6 yr |
| 07 | Fredrik Smulter | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 382.5 kg844 lb | SVNL · Penkkipunnerruksen SM-kisat kaikille ikäluokille | 2015-02-07 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Ove Lehto | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | SVNL · SFI-mästerskap i bänkpress | 2016-05-07 · 10 yr |
| 09 | Kari Markku Kalliola | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | WPC-Finland · METAL X-Mas Bench & Deadlift | 2008-12-13 · 17 yr |
| 10 | Kenneth Sandvik | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 362.5 kg799 lb | SVNL · Penkkipunnerruksen SM-kisat kaikille ikäluokille | 2015-02-07 · 11 yr |
Finland Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 445.0 kg981 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2010-10-02 · 16 yr |
| 02 | Benedikt Magnússon | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 442.5 kg976 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2010-10-02 · 16 yr |
| 03 | Tibor Mészáros | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 406.5 kg896 lb | IPF · Men's World Powerlifting Championships | 2001-11-15 · 24 yr |
| 04 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 405.0 kg893 lb | GPA · World Championships | 2013-12-05 · 12 yr |
| 05 | Asko Karu | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 402.5 kg888 lb | FPO · Tatu Avola Memorial | 2019-12-01 · 6 yr |
| 06 | Ano Turtiainen | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 400.5 kg883 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2002-10-22 · 23 yr |
| 07 | Jonne Illikainen | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | FPO · Finnish Open | 2016-03-26 · 10 yr |
| 08 | Sergey Daragan | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WPC · European Championships | 2017-07-03 · 9 yr |
| 09 | Konstantīn Konstantīnovs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 390.5 kg861 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2002-10-22 · 23 yr |
| 10 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | WPC · World Championships | 2002-10-22 · 23 yr |
Finland Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Finland?
The highest men's total in Finland is 1,340 kg (2,954 lb), set by Jonas Rantanen (140 kg class, multi-ply) at Bullfarm Championships in 2011.
What is the highest men's raw total in Finland?
The highest men's raw total in Finland is 1,000.5 kg (2,206 lb), set by Ray Williams (120+ kg class) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2015.
What is the highest women's total in Finland?
The highest women's total in Finland is 735 kg (1,621 lb), set by Galina Karpova (90+ kg class, single-ply) at Women's World Powerlifting Championships in 2005.
What is the highest women's raw total in Finland?
The highest women's raw total in Finland is 638.5 kg (1,408 lb), set by Toyosi Omotoso (84+ kg class) at Western European Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Finland?
The heaviest men's squat in Finland is 575 kg (1,268 lb), set by Jonas Rantanen (140 kg class, multi-ply) at Bullfarm Championships in 2011.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Finland?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Finland is 425.5 kg (938 lb), set by Ray Williams (120+ kg class, no knee wraps) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2015.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Finland?
The heaviest women's squat in Finland is 300 kg (662 lb), set by Galina Karpova (90+ kg class, single-ply) at Women's World Powerlifting Championships in 2005.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in Finland?
The heaviest women's raw squat in Finland is 250 kg (551 lb), set by Toyosi Omotoso (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Western European Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Finland?
The heaviest men's bench press in Finland is 420 kg (926 lb), set by Jani Murtomäki (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships in 2012.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Finland?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Finland is 330 kg (728 lb), set by Kenneth Sandvik (125+ kg class) at Penkkipunnerrus - avoin in 2007.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Finland?
The heaviest women's bench press in Finland is 275 kg (607 lb), set by Emma Ylitalo-James (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Voimanoston SM in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Finland?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Finland is 165.5 kg (365 lb), set by Anna Karrila (90+ kg class) at Paimio Power Weekend 7 in 2021.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Finland?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Finland is 445 kg (981 lb), set by Andy Bolton (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships in 2010.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in Finland?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in Finland is 440 kg (970 lb), set by Benedikt Magnússon (140+ kg class) at WPO European Semi Finals in 2005.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Finland?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Finland is 261 kg (576 lb), set by Toyosi Omotoso (84+ kg class, raw) at Western European Powerlifting Championships in 2025.