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Malta Powerlifting Records
Malta accounts for 3,273 competition entries from 2,584 lifters across 2 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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Malta's heaviest total on file is Jesus Olivares's 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2023. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 78% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 939 entries.
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Malta Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,080.0 kg2,381 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 02 | Temur Samkharadze | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 1,043.5 kg2,301 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Ajay Sharma | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,032.5 kg2,277 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 04 | Cenk Koçak | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,015.0 kg2,238 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 05 | Knut Einar Skår | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 985.0 kg2,172 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Bjorn Andre Sutterud Westbye | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 967.5 kg2,133 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 07 | Abdulrahman Mousa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 965.0 kg2,128 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 08 | Ondřej Šíp | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 960.0 kg2,117 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Sean Koch | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 957.5 kg2,111 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 10 | Taras Melnichuk | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 957.5 kg2,111 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
Malta Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 02 | Ajay Sharma | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 420.0 kg926 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 03 | Bjorn Andre Sutterud Westbye | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 417.5 kg921 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 04 | D'Wayne Coleman | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 18-19 | Yes | 395.0 kg871 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Ondřej Šíp | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Temur Samkharadze | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Sean Koch | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 387.5 kg855 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 08 | Aaron Thompson | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 387.5 kg855 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 09 | Axel Isberg | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 385.0 kg849 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Markus Patschke | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 385.0 kg849 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
Malta Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Markus Ahonen | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Viktor Leskovets | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 335.0 kg739 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Oliver Dahlkvist | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 327.5 kg722 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Hjalmar Mäe | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 327.5 kg722 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Ivan Chuprinko | 83 kg183 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 316.0 kg697 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Kevin Jäger | 93 kg205 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 307.5 kg678 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 07 | René Groß | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 307.5 kg678 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Vadym Kvasiuk | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 302.5 kg667 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Leandro Lottici | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 302.5 kg667 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Markus Glück | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 300.0 kg662 lb | EPF · European Bench Press Championships | 2025-09-22 · 1 yr |
Malta Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Temur Samkharadze | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 411.0 kg906 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Antoine de Rohden | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 387.5 kg855 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 03 | Inderraj Singh Dhillon | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 386.0 kg851 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 04 | Nonso Chinye | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 18-19 | Yes | 385.5 kg850 lb | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | 2024-08-28 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Cenk Koçak | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 380.0 kg838 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 06 | Enahoro Asein | 83 kg183 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 377.5 kg832 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 07 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2023-06-11 · 3 yr |
| 08 | Emil Norling | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 09 | Tuomas Hautala | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
| 10 | Regin SGA Stergakis | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 7 mo |
Malta Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Malta?
The highest men's total in Malta is 1,080 kg (2,381 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class, raw) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the highest women's total in Malta?
The highest women's total in Malta is 705 kg (1,555 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Malta?
The heaviest men's squat in Malta is 455 kg (1,003 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class, raw) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Malta?
The heaviest women's squat in Malta is 290 kg (640 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Malta?
The heaviest men's bench press in Malta is 340 kg (750 lb), set by Markus Ahonen (120 kg class, single-ply) at European Bench Press Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Malta?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Malta is 280 kg (618 lb), set by Ilyes Boughalem (120+ kg class) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Malta?
The heaviest women's bench press in Malta is 210 kg (463 lb), set by Matilda Hjälle (84+ kg class, single-ply) at European Bench Press Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Malta?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Malta is 160 kg (353 lb), set by Amélie Mierger (84+ kg class) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Malta?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Malta is 411 kg (906 lb), set by Temur Samkharadze (120+ kg class, raw) at World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Malta?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Malta is 272.5 kg (601 lb), set by Toyosi Omotoso (84+ kg class, raw) at European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2026.