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Northern Ireland Powerlifting Records
Northern Ireland accounts for 4,483 competition entries from 1,787 lifters across 3 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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Northern Ireland's heaviest total on file is Reece Logue's 952.5 kg (2,100 lb) at Northern Ireland Qualifier in 2026. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 92% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 598 entries.
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Northern Ireland Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Reece Logue | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 952.5 kg2,100 lb | BPU · Northern Ireland Qualifier | 2026-03-01 · 7 mo |
| 02 | Leslie Steele | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 880.0 kg1,940 lb | NIPF · Maxx Power Championships | 2013-06-22 · 13 yr |
| 03 | Samuel Colgan | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 870.0 kg1,918 lb | BPU · Northern Ireland Qualifier | 2026-03-01 · 7 mo |
| 04 | Brian Irwin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 855.0 kg1,885 lb | NIPF · Raw Power | 2011-12-10 · 14 yr |
| 05 | Jacek Stanek | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 850.0 kg1,874 lb | NIPF · Raw Power - Senior Men and All Females Only | 2014-09-27 · 12 yr |
| 06 | Scott Simon | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 850.0 kg1,874 lb | BP · Home Nations | 2023-11-04 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Anthony McLeggan | 105 kg231 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | — | Yes | 840.5 kg1,853 lb | NIPF · Top Ten | 2023-12-09 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Michael Bruce | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 837.5 kg1,847 lb | NIPF · NI Open Championships | 2024-09-07 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Trevor Jordan | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 835.0 kg1,841 lb | NIPF · May Open | 2024-05-11 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Lewis Kelly | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 815.0 kg1,797 lb | BP · Home Nations | 2023-11-04 · 2 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.
Northern Ireland Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Reece Logue | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 385.0 kg849 lb | BPU · Northern Ireland Qualifier | 2026-03-01 · 7 mo |
| 02 | Michael Bruce | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 342.5 kg755 lb | NIPF · NI Open Championships | 2024-09-07 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Jacek Stanek | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 335.0 kg739 lb | NIPF · Raw Power - Senior Men and All Females Only | 2014-09-27 · 12 yr |
| 04 | Leslie Steele | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | NIPF · Maxx Power Championships | 2013-06-22 · 13 yr |
| 05 | Samuel Colgan | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 320.0 kg706 lb | BPU · Northern Ireland Qualifier | 2026-03-01 · 7 mo |
| 06 | Brian Irwin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 310.0 kg684 lb | NIPF · Raw Power | 2011-12-10 · 14 yr |
| 07 | Corey Burleigh | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 305.0 kg673 lb | BP · Home Nations | 2023-11-04 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Trevor Jordan | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 305.0 kg673 lb | NIPF · May Open | 2024-05-11 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Matthew Henry | 93 kg205 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 300.0 kg662 lb | IrishPF · June Open | 2022-06-11 · 4 yr |
| 10 | Adam Berry | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | Yes | 300.0 kg662 lb | BP · British Masters Championships | 2022-06-18 · 4 yr |
Northern Ireland Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michael Gibson | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 290.0 kg640 lb | NIPF · Sammy Porter NI Bench Press Championships | 2026-07-19 · 3 mo |
| 02 | Michael Gibson | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 285.5 kg630 lb | NIPF · NI Bench Press Championships | 2025-08-09 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Samuel Colgan | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 275.0 kg607 lb | BPU · Northern Ireland Qualifier | 2026-03-01 · 7 mo |
| 04 | Leslie Steele | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 262.5 kg579 lb | NIPF · Push Pull Championships | 2013-09-14 · 13 yr |
| 05 | Scott Simon | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 250.0 kg551 lb | BP · Home Nations | 2023-11-04 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Adam McAlpine | 93 kg205 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 240.5 kg530 lb | NIPF · NI Bench Press Championships | 2024-07-20 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Stephen Gordon | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 235.0 kg518 lb | BPU · Northern Ireland Qualifier | 2026-03-01 · 7 mo |
| 08 | Brian Steele | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 227.5 kg502 lb | NIPF · Bench Press Championships | 2013-02-23 · 13 yr |
| 09 | Zack Graham | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 225.0 kg496 lb | NIPF · NI Spring Classic Championships | 2026-03-21 · 7 mo |
| 10 | Franklyn Richardson | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 225.0 kg496 lb | NIPF · Sammy Porter NI Bench Press Championships | 2026-07-19 · 3 mo |
Northern Ireland Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Reece Logue | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 387.5 kg855 lb | BPU · Northern Ireland Qualifier | 2026-03-01 · 7 mo |
| 02 | Anthony McLeggan | 105 kg231 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | — | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | NIPF · Top Ten | 2023-12-09 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Brian Irwin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 345.0 kg761 lb | NIPF · Deadlift Championships | 2013-03-30 · 13 yr |
| 04 | Trevor Jordan | 120 kg265 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 335.0 kg739 lb | NIPF · Top Ten | 2023-12-09 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Chris McNaughton | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | NIPF · Deadlift Championships | 2013-03-30 · 13 yr |
| 06 | Lewis Kelly | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | BP · Home Nations | 2023-11-04 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Geoff Faris | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 325.0 kg717 lb | NIPF · Deadlift Championships | 2012-03-31 · 14 yr |
| 08 | Joshua McCabe | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 325.0 kg717 lb | NIPF · Deadlift Championships | 2012-03-31 · 14 yr |
| 09 | Sean Crowe | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 325.0 kg717 lb | NIPF · All Ireland Championships | 2017-12-02 · 8 yr |
| 10 | Isaiah Isijola | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 325.0 kg717 lb | IrishPF · June Open | 2022-06-11 · 4 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.
Northern Ireland Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Northern Ireland?
The highest men's total in Northern Ireland is 952.5 kg (2,100 lb), set by Reece Logue (140 kg class, knee wraps) at Northern Ireland Qualifier in 2026.
What is the highest men's raw total in Northern Ireland?
The highest men's raw total in Northern Ireland is 855 kg (1,885 lb), set by Brian Irwin (120+ kg class) at Raw Power in 2011.
What is the highest women's total in Northern Ireland?
The highest women's total in Northern Ireland is 515 kg (1,136 lb), set by Claire Roberts (84+ kg class, raw) at British Classic Masters Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest men's squat in Northern Ireland is 385 kg (849 lb), set by Reece Logue (140 kg class, knee wraps) at Northern Ireland Qualifier in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Northern Ireland is 342.5 kg (755 lb), set by Michael Bruce (120 kg class, no knee wraps) at NI Open Championships in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest women's squat in Northern Ireland is 220 kg (485 lb), set by Rebecca Coggle (84+ kg class, raw) at British Masters Championships in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest men's bench press in Northern Ireland is 290 kg (640 lb), set by Michael Gibson (120 kg class, single-ply) at Sammy Porter NI Bench Press Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Northern Ireland is 227.5 kg (502 lb), set by Brian Steele (120+ kg class) at Bench Press Championships in 2013.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest women's bench press in Northern Ireland is 120.5 kg (266 lb), set by Rebecca Coggle (84+ kg class, raw) at British Classic Masters Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Northern Ireland is 387.5 kg (855 lb), set by Reece Logue (140 kg class, knee wraps) at Northern Ireland Qualifier in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in Northern Ireland is 350 kg (772 lb), set by Anthony McLeggan (105 kg class) at Top Ten in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Northern Ireland?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Northern Ireland is 215 kg (474 lb), set by Claire Roberts (84+ kg class, raw) at British Classic Masters Powerlifting Championships in 2023.