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North Carolina IPA Powerlifting Records
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IPA records for North Carolina residents, in the federation's own kg classes. Records reflect the highest qualifying lift on file for each (class, sex, equipment, division) combination across 322 entries from 152 registered lifters. Scope is by lifter residency (per federation registration), not meet location.
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North Carolina's heaviest total in IPA competition is David Kemp's 1,197.48 kg (2,640 lb) at Worlds in 2024. Competition activity peaked in 2013, the busiest year on record with 53 entries.
North Carolina IPA Total Records
| 140 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 140+ kg | 1 | Quinzavious Sands | 967.5 kg2,133 lb | IPA | 2025 |
| 125 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 110 kg | 1 | Darren Hess | 646.4 kg1,425 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 100 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 90 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Jason Winters | 585.1 kg1,290 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
North Carolina IPA Squat Records
| 140 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 140+ kg | 1 | Quinzavious Sands | 367.5 kg810 lb | IPA | 2025 |
| 125 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 110 kg | 1 | Darren Hess | 217.7 kg480 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 100 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 90 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Jason Winters | 215.5 kg475 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
North Carolina IPA Bench Press Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Matthew Rice | 149.7 kg330 lb | IPA | 2017 |
| 140+ kg | 1 | Quinzavious Sands | 232.5 kg513 lb | IPA | 2025 |
| 140+ kg | 2 | Sammy Santes | 158.8 kg350 lb | IPA | 2019 |
| 125 kg | 1 | Kevin Nason | 208.7 kg460 lb | IPA | 2013 |
| 110 kg | 1 | Darren Hess | 145.2 kg320 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 100 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 90 kg | 1 | Brandon Snowder | 204.1 kg450 lb | IPA | 2016 |
| 90 kg | 2 | Blake Mills | 165.6 kg365 lb | IPA | 2002 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Jason Winters | 142.9 kg315 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
North Carolina IPA Deadlift Records
| 140 kg | 1 | Matthew Rice | 276.7 kg610 lb | IPA | 2017 |
| 140 kg | 2 | Sammy Santes | 226.8 kg500 lb | IPA | 2019 |
| 140+ kg | 1 | Quinzavious Sands | 367.5 kg810 lb | IPA | 2025 |
| 125 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 110 kg | 1 | Darren Hess | 283.5 kg625 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 100 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 90 kg | 1 | Blake Mills | 215.5 kg475 lb | IPA | 2002 |
| 82.5 kg | 1 | Jason Winters | 226.8 kg500 lb | IPA | 2011 |
| 75 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 67.5 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 60 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 56 kg | No records yet. | ||||
| 52 kg | No records yet. | ||||
IPA records in North Carolina · 20 records across 12 kg classes · Top 3 per class
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North Carolina IPA Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The highest men's total by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 1,197.5 kg (2,640 lb), set by David Kemp (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at Worlds in 2024.
What is the highest men's raw total by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The highest men's raw total by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 967.5 kg (2,133 lb), set by Quinzavious Sands (140+ kg class) at Showdown at the Storm Raw and Amateur Equipped in 2025.
What is the highest women's total by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The highest women's total by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 639.6 kg (1,410 lb), set by Shelley Yates (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Strength of Heroes in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's squat by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest men's squat by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 477.5 kg (1,053 lb), set by David Kemp (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at Worlds in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 367.5 kg (810 lb), set by Quinzavious Sands (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Showdown at the Storm Raw and Amateur Equipped in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest women's squat by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 285.8 kg (630 lb), set by Shelley Yates (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Strength of Heroes in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest men's bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 477.5 kg (1,053 lb), set by Doug Smithey (125 kg class, unlimited gear) at World Championships & Baddest Bencher in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 233.6 kg (515 lb), set by LB Bullins (110 kg class) at North Carolina Power Challenge in 2009.
What is the heaviest women's bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest women's bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 180 kg (397 lb), set by Jamie Popp (75 kg class, multi-ply) at State Championship in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 97.6 kg (215 lb), set by Missy Taylor (60 kg class) at Beasts of the Southeast in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 367.5 kg (810 lb), set by Quinzavious Sands (140+ kg class, raw) at Showdown at the Storm Raw and Amateur Equipped in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 242.7 kg (535 lb), set by Cheryl Clodfelter (90 kg class, multi-ply) at World Powerlifting Championships in 2009.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift by a North Carolina lifter in IPA competition is 174.6 kg (385 lb), set by Jasmine Todd (82.5 kg class) at North Carolina Power Challenge in 2009.