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Illinois UPA Powerlifting Records
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UPA records for Illinois residents, in the federation's own kg classes. Records reflect the highest qualifying lift on file for each (class, sex, equipment, division) combination across 792 entries from 315 registered lifters. Scope is by lifter residency (per federation registration), not meet location.
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Illinois's heaviest total in UPA competition is Daniel Bell's 1,115 kg (2,458 lb) at National Championships in 2018. Competition activity peaked in 2015, the busiest year on record with 89 entries.
Illinois UPA Total Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Pedro Herrera | 825.0 kg1,819 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 140 kg | 2 | Ernie Lilliebridge Sr | 815.0 kg1,797 lb | UPA | 2009 |
| 140+ kg | 1 | Daniel Bell | 1,030.0 kg2,271 lb | UPA | 2016 |
| 125 kg | 1 | Jeramie Ibarra | 802.5 kg1,769 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 125 kg | 2 | Nathan Goodman | 702.5 kg1,549 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Axel Baranda | 560.0 kg1,235 lb | UPA | 2025 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Rob Whitley | 705.0 kg1,555 lb | UPA | 2019 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Ryleigh Clark | 792.5 kg1,747 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Torrian Morrison | 757.5 kg1,670 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 100 kg | 3 | Chris Welter | 692.5 kg1,527 lb | UPA | 2022 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Ari Okuru | 712.5 kg1,571 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Ryan Staelgraeve | 600.0 kg1,323 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 82.5 kg | 2 | Dustin Frank | 552.5 kg1,218 lb | UPA | 2022 |
| 82.5 kg | 3 | William Centano | 535.0 kg1,180 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 75 kg | 1 | David Raymond | 780.0 kg1,720 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 75 kg | 2 | Shay Laager | 582.5 kg1,284 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 75 kg | 3 | Don Criss | 482.5 kg1,064 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 67.5 kg | 1 | Mark Reittinger | 445.0 kg981 lb | UPA | 2025 |
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
Illinois UPA Squat Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Pedro Herrera | 320.0 kg706 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 140 kg | 2 | Ernie Lilliebridge Sr | 251.7 kg555 lb | UPA | 2009 |
| 140+ kg | 1 | Daniel Bell | 427.5 kg943 lb | UPA | 2016 |
| 125 kg | 1 | Jeramie Ibarra | 302.5 kg667 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 125 kg | 2 | Nathan Goodman | 272.5 kg601 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Axel Baranda | 227.5 kg502 lb | UPA | 2025 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Rob Whitley | 282.5 kg623 lb | UPA | 2019 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Ryleigh Clark | 285.0 kg629 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Torrian Morrison | 275.0 kg607 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 100 kg | 3 | Chris Welter | 257.5 kg568 lb | UPA | 2022 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Ari Okuru | 232.5 kg513 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | William Centano | 222.5 kg491 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 82.5 kg | 2 | Ryan Staelgraeve | 192.5 kg425 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 82.5 kg | 3 | Dustin Frank | 190.0 kg419 lb | UPA | 2022 |
| 75 kg | 1 | David Raymond | 292.5 kg645 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 75 kg | 2 | Shay Laager | 197.5 kg436 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 75 kg | 3 | Don Criss | 185.0 kg408 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 67.5 kg | 1 | Mark Reittinger | 147.5 kg325 lb | UPA | 2025 |
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
Illinois UPA Bench Press Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Matt Houser | 240.0 kg529 lb | UPA | 2017 |
| 140 kg | 2 | Ernie Lilliebridge Sr | 230.0 kg507 lb | UPA | 2009 |
| 140 kg | 3 | Tony Olson | 220.0 kg485 lb | UPA | 2016 |
| 140+ kg | 1 | Daniel Bell | 237.5 kg524 lb | UPA | 2016 |
| 125 kg | 1 | Anthony Olson | 195.0 kg430 lb | UPA | 2017 |
| 125 kg | 2 | Jeramie Ibarra | 195.0 kg430 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Greg Osborne | 172.5 kg381 lb | UPA | 2012 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Rob Whitley | 172.5 kg381 lb | UPA | 2019 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Ryleigh Clark | 207.5 kg458 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Scott Schwartz | 182.5 kg403 lb | UPA | 2016 |
| 100 kg | 3 | Torrian Morrison | 182.5 kg403 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Ari Okuru | 132.5 kg292 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Ryan Staelgraeve | 125.0 kg276 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 82.5 kg | 2 | Dustin Frank | 122.5 kg270 lb | UPA | 2022 |
| 82.5 kg | 3 | William Centano | 107.5 kg237 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 75 kg | 1 | David Raymond | 175.0 kg386 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 75 kg | 2 | Nick McDermott | 157.5 kg347 lb | UPA | 2022 |
| 75 kg | 3 | Shay Laager | 150.0 kg331 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 67.5 kg | 1 | Mark Reittinger | 107.5 kg237 lb | UPA | 2025 |
| 60 kg | 1 | Jeron Roberson | 127.5 kg281 lb | UPA | 2015 |
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
Illinois UPA Deadlift Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Ernie Lilliebridge Sr | 335.0 kg739 lb | UPA | 2009 |
| 140 kg | 2 | Pedro Herrera | 290.0 kg640 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 140 kg | 3 | Rob Simnick | 285.0 kg629 lb | UPA | 2009 |
| 140+ kg | 1 | Daniel Bell | 380.0 kg838 lb | UPA | 2017 |
| 125 kg | 1 | Jeramie Ibarra | 305.0 kg673 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 125 kg | 2 | Nathan Goodman | 260.0 kg573 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 125 kg | 3 | Axel Baranda | 227.5 kg502 lb | UPA | 2025 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Rob Whitley | 250.0 kg551 lb | UPA | 2018 |
| 100 kg | 1 | Scott Schwartz | 307.5 kg678 lb | UPA | 2016 |
| 100 kg | 2 | Torrian Morrison | 300.0 kg662 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 100 kg | 3 | Ryleigh Clark | 300.0 kg662 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 90 kg | 1 | Ari Okuru | 347.5 kg766 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Ryan Staelgraeve | 282.5 kg623 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 82.5 kg | 2 | Dustin Frank | 240.0 kg529 lb | UPA | 2022 |
| 82.5 kg | 3 | William Centano | 205.0 kg452 lb | UPA | 2024 |
| 75 kg | 1 | David Raymond | 312.5 kg689 lb | UPA | 2026 |
| 75 kg | 2 | Shay Laager | 235.0 kg518 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 75 kg | 3 | Don Criss | 185.0 kg408 lb | UPA | 2023 |
| 67.5 kg | 1 | Mark Reittinger | 190.0 kg419 lb | UPA | 2025 |
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
UPA records in Illinois · 75 records across 12 kg classes · Top 3 per class
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Illinois UPA Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The highest men's total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 1,115 kg (2,458 lb), set by Daniel Bell (140+ kg class, knee wraps) at National Championships in 2018.
What is the highest men's raw total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The highest men's raw total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 1,030 kg (2,271 lb), set by Daniel Bell (140+ kg class) at Powerlifting Nationals in 2016.
What is the highest women's total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The highest women's total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 697.5 kg (1,538 lb), set by Kiersten Scurlock (90+ kg class, knee wraps) at Hooligans Holiday Bash in 2021.
What is the highest women's raw total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The highest women's raw total by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 525 kg (1,158 lb), set by Jean-Ann Stewart (75 kg class) at Walcott Wreckers in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest men's squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 465 kg (1,025 lb), set by Daniel Bell (140+ kg class, knee wraps) at National Championships in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 427.5 kg (943 lb), set by Daniel Bell (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Powerlifting Nationals in 2016.
What is the heaviest women's squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest women's squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 302.5 kg (667 lb), set by Kiersten Scurlock (90+ kg class, knee wraps) at Hooligans Holiday Bash in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 202.5 kg (447 lb), set by Jean-Ann Stewart (75 kg class, no knee wraps) at Walcott Wreckers in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest men's bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 430 kg (948 lb), set by Rob Luyando (125 kg class, multi-ply) at Bench Bash for Cash in 2008.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 265 kg (584 lb), set by Lonnie Dickinson (140+ kg class) at Power Weekend in 2019.
What is the heaviest women's bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest women's bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 145 kg (320 lb), set by Kiersten Scurlock (90+ kg class, knee wraps) at Hooligans Holiday Bash in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 110 kg (243 lb), set by Suzanne Black (90+ kg class) at Raw Powerlifting Championships in 2019.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 400 kg (882 lb), set by Daniel Bell (140+ kg class, knee wraps) at National Championships in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 380 kg (838 lb), set by Daniel Bell (140+ kg class) at War of the Demigods in 2017.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 250 kg (551 lb), set by Kiersten Scurlock (90+ kg class, knee wraps) at Hooligans Holiday Bash in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift by a Illinois lifter in UPA competition is 212.5 kg (469 lb), set by Jean-Ann Stewart (75 kg class) at Walcott Wreckers in 2025.