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France Powerlifting Records
France accounts for 61,023 competition entries from 18,338 lifters across 6 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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France's heaviest total on file is Hans Magne Bårtvedt's 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) at Western European Powerlifting Championships in 2013. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 83% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 7,734 entries.
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France Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hans Magne Bårtvedt | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,100.0 kg2,425 lb | EPF · Western European Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-13 · 13 yr |
| 02 | Tom Kelly | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,050.0 kg2,315 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2009-11-03 · 16 yr |
| 03 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,040.0 kg2,293 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 04 | Fredrik Svensson | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,038.5 kg2,290 lb | EPF · Western European Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-13 · 13 yr |
| 05 | Serhiy Oleolenko | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,030.0 kg2,271 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2009-10-22 · 16 yr |
| 06 | Steve Macneil | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,030.0 kg2,271 lb | WPC · European Championships | 2018-06-25 · 8 yr |
| 07 | Martin Borgland Rønning | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,027.5 kg2,265 lb | EPF · Western European Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-13 · 13 yr |
| 08 | Ivars Cīrulis | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,020.0 kg2,249 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2006-05-03 · 20 yr |
| 09 | Martin Košnar | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,020.0 kg2,249 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2009-11-03 · 16 yr |
| 10 | Scott Warman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,017.5 kg2,243 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
France Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Reikö Kruse | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 437.5 kg965 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2009-10-22 · 16 yr |
| 02 | Tom Kelly | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2009-11-03 · 16 yr |
| 03 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 04 | Hans Magne Bårtvedt | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 420.0 kg926 lb | EPF · Western European Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-13 · 13 yr |
| 05 | Kari Markku Kalliola | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2003-05-02 · 23 yr |
| 06 | John Neighbour | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 07 | Kieran Kidder | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 08 | Scott Warman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 402.5 kg888 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 09 | Andy Bolton | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 10 | Jamie Carney | 100 kg220 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
France Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fredrik Svensson | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 361.0 kg796 lb | EPF · Western European Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-13 · 13 yr |
| 02 | Steve Macneil | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 347.5 kg766 lb | WPC · European Championships | 2018-06-25 · 8 yr |
| 03 | Per Marius Hole | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 347.5 kg766 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2023-07-31 · 3 yr |
| 04 | Jérôme Guidez | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | FFForce · Championnats de France Powerlifting / Bench Press | 2018-02-24 · 8 yr |
| 05 | Janík Velgos | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 16-17 | No | 340.0 kg750 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2018-05-26 · 8 yr |
| 06 | René Groß | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 337.5 kg744 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2023-07-31 · 3 yr |
| 07 | Didier Michelon | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 335.0 kg739 lb | WPC-France · Finale France | 2014-04-26 · 12 yr |
| 08 | Martin Borgland Rønning | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 332.5 kg733 lb | EPF · Western European Powerlifting Championships | 2013-09-13 · 13 yr |
| 09 | László Mészáros | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 331.0 kg730 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2009-10-22 · 16 yr |
| 10 | Ove Lehto | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 325.0 kg717 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2006-08-10 · 20 yr |
France Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tom Martin | 100 kg220 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WPC · European Championships | 2018-06-25 · 8 yr |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 382.5 kg844 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 03 | Nicolas Peyraud | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 382.5 kg844 lb | FFForce · Open du Lac 2 | 2026-06-06 · 4 mo |
| 04 | Antoine de Rohden | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 381.0 kg840 lb | FFForce · Championnats de France de Force Athlétique Open | 2025-12-17 · 10 mo |
| 05 | Eliam Tchandeu Noundou | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 375.5 kg828 lb | FFForce · Championnats de France de Force Athlétique Open | 2025-12-17 · 10 mo |
| 06 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 375.0 kg827 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 07 | Scott Warman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 375.0 kg827 lb | WPC · World Championships | 1993-10-21 · 33 yr |
| 08 | Stanley Odin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 372.5 kg821 lb | FFForce · Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique | 2022-03-19 · 4 yr |
| 09 | Serhiy Oleolenko | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2009-10-22 · 16 yr |
| 10 | Quentin Fébrissy | 93 kg205 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 370.0 kg816 lb | FFForce · HEROAD MEET 4 | 2026-04-04 · 6 mo |
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.
France Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in France?
The highest men's total in France is 1,100 kg (2,425 lb), set by Hans Magne Bårtvedt (120+ kg class, single-ply) at Western European Powerlifting Championships in 2013.
What is the highest men's raw total in France?
The highest men's raw total in France is 972.5 kg (2,144 lb), set by Stanley Odin (120+ kg class) at Championnats de France Open de Force Athlétique in 2024.
What is the highest women's total in France?
The highest women's total in France is 728.5 kg (1,606 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at Girl Power in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in France?
The heaviest men's squat in France is 437.5 kg (965 lb), set by Reikö Kruse (125 kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2009.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in France?
The heaviest men's raw squat in France is 385 kg (849 lb), set by Stanley Odin (120+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Championnats de France Open de Force Athlétique in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's squat in France?
The heaviest women's squat in France is 318.5 kg (702 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at Girl Power in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in France?
The heaviest men's bench press in France is 361 kg (796 lb), set by Fredrik Svensson (120+ kg class, single-ply) at Western European Powerlifting Championships in 2013.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in France?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in France is 263 kg (580 lb), set by Romuald Massé (120+ kg class) at Championnats de France de Développé Couché in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in France?
The heaviest women's bench press in France is 235.5 kg (519 lb), set by Hildeborg Juvet Hugdal (84+ kg class, single-ply) at European Bench Press Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in France?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in France is 167.5 kg (370 lb), set by Amélie Mierger (84+ kg class) at Girl Power in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in France?
The heaviest men's deadlift in France is 400 kg (882 lb), set by Tom Martin (100 kg class, knee wraps) at European Championships in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in France?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in France is 382.5 kg (844 lb), set by Nicolas Peyraud (120 kg class) at Open du Lac 2 in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in France?
The heaviest women's deadlift in France is 270 kg (595 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at Girl Power in 2025.