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Ireland Powerlifting Records
Ireland accounts for 22,593 competition entries from 7,469 lifters across 9 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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Ireland's heaviest total on file is Ben Loughrey's 1,152.5 kg (2,541 lb) at Battle of the Boyne in 2015. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 34% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2019, the busiest year on record with 2,436 entries.
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Ireland Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ben Loughrey | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,152.5 kg2,541 lb | IrishPO · Battle of the Boyne | 2015-07-25 · 11 yr |
| 02 | Tom Kelly | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,100.0 kg2,425 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2011-11-12 · 14 yr |
| 03 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,087.5 kg2,398 lb | GPC-IRL · Combined Powerlifting Open | 2012-11-03 · 13 yr |
| 04 | Dave Richardson | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,085.0 kg2,392 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 2 | 2024-04-20 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Nicolaas du Preez | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,065.0 kg2,348 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 2 | 2024-04-20 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Fernando Arias | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,062.5 kg2,343 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 2 | 2024-04-20 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Zahir Khudayarov | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,060.0 kg2,337 lb | WPC · Irish Pro Invitational III | 2018-04-07 · 8 yr |
| 08 | Zac Meyers | — | M | Wraps | — | No | 1,060.0 kg2,337 lb | ABS · Pro 7 | 2025-08-02 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Daniel Bell | — | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 1,052.5 kg2,321 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 2 | 2024-04-20 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Karl Wedel | — | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 1,052.5 kg2,321 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 4 | 2026-02-14 · 8 mo |
Ireland Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ben Loughrey | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 440.0 kg970 lb | IrishPO · Battle of the Boyne | 2015-07-25 · 11 yr |
| 02 | Petteri Tuomisto | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2011-11-12 · 14 yr |
| 03 | Zahir Khudayarov | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | WPC · Irish Pro Invitational III | 2018-04-07 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Jake Brennan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | — | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | ABS · Series 7 | 2021-08-14 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Eliot Page | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational VIII | 2024-08-31 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Marto Metselaar | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational XIV | 2025-05-10 · 1 yr |
| 07 | George Hurt | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational XIV | 2025-05-10 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Nicolaas du Preez | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 427.5 kg943 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 2 | 2024-04-20 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Justin Zottl | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 3 | 2025-04-19 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | WPF · World Championships | 2006-11-22 · 19 yr |
Ireland Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Adam Hawkins | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational XIV | 2025-05-10 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Tony Carlino | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational XIV | 2025-05-10 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Kalle Ylitalo-James | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | WRPF-EIRE · Get It Off Your Chest | 2025-10-26 · 11 mo |
| 04 | Jani-Markus Mannerkorpi | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 385.0 kg849 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational XIV | 2025-05-10 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Steve Macneil | 100+ kg220+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | WPC · Irish Pro Invitational IV | 2019-09-21 · 7 yr |
| 06 | Ben Loughrey | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 352.5 kg777 lb | IrishPO · Battle of the Boyne | 2015-07-25 · 11 yr |
| 07 | Rade Savić | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 340.0 kg750 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2011-11-12 · 14 yr |
| 08 | Daniel Tinajero | 100 kg220 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 332.5 kg733 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational | 2016-01-01 · 10 yr |
| 09 | Tom Kelly | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 330.0 kg728 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2011-11-12 · 14 yr |
| 10 | Jiří Havrda | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 325.0 kg717 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2011-11-12 · 14 yr |
Ireland Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dave Richardson | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 435.0 kg959 lb | ABS · PRO 6 | 2024-08-17 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Fernando Arias | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 2 | 2024-04-20 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Karl Wedel | — | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 4 | 2026-02-14 · 8 mo |
| 04 | Kenneth Cooper | — | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 3 | 2025-04-19 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Nicolaas du Preez | — | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 402.5 kg888 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 4 | 2026-02-14 · 8 mo |
| 06 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | GPC-IRL · Combined Powerlifting Open | 2012-11-03 · 13 yr |
| 07 | John Haack | — | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 3 | 2025-04-19 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Zac Meyers | — | M | Wraps | — | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 3 | 2025-04-19 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Marcin Gierczak | — | M | Wraps | — | No | 387.5 kg855 lb | ABS · Clash of Titans 2 | 2024-04-20 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Jack Kenny | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 385.0 kg849 lb | IrishPF · Open Nationals | 2025-11-15 · 11 mo |
Ireland Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Ireland?
The highest men's total in Ireland is 1,152.5 kg (2,541 lb), set by Ben Loughrey (125 kg class, multi-ply) at Battle of the Boyne in 2015.
What is the highest men's raw total in Ireland?
The highest men's raw total in Ireland is 1,052.5 kg (2,321 lb), set by Karl Wedel at Clash of Titans 4 in 2026.
What is the highest women's total in Ireland?
The highest women's total in Ireland is 730 kg (1,610 lb), set by Joanne Connolly (82.5 kg class, multi-ply) at National Championships in 2020.
What is the highest women's raw total in Ireland?
The highest women's raw total in Ireland is 590 kg (1,301 lb), set by Laura Vogelsang at Series 19 in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Ireland?
The heaviest men's squat in Ireland is 440 kg (970 lb), set by Ben Loughrey (125 kg class, multi-ply) at Battle of the Boyne in 2015.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Ireland?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Ireland is 410 kg (904 lb), set by Karl Wedel (no knee wraps) at Series 29 - Pro in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Ireland?
The heaviest women's squat in Ireland is 327.5 kg (722 lb), set by Joanne Connolly (82.5 kg class, multi-ply) at National Championships in 2020.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in Ireland?
The heaviest women's raw squat in Ireland is 225 kg (496 lb), set by Lystus Ebosele (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at SBD Junior & Sub-Junior Nationals in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Ireland?
The heaviest men's bench press in Ireland is 480 kg (1,058 lb), set by Adam Hawkins (140+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Irish Pro Invitational XIV in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Ireland?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Ireland is 310 kg (684 lb), set by Dave McGuinness (110 kg class) at Annual Charity Singles in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Ireland?
The heaviest women's bench press in Ireland is 272.5 kg (601 lb), set by Emma Ylitalo-James (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Winter Classic in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Ireland?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Ireland is 147.5 kg (325 lb), set by Clare Patterson (84+ kg class) at Masters Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Ireland?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Ireland is 435 kg (959 lb), set by Dave Richardson (knee wraps) at PRO 6 in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in Ireland?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in Ireland is 415 kg (915 lb), set by Karl Wedel at Clash of Titans 4 in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Ireland?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Ireland is 277.5 kg (612 lb), set by Brianny Terry (knee wraps) at PRO 6 in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in Ireland?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in Ireland is 260 kg (573 lb), set by Laura Sancho at PRO 6 in 2024.