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Wales Powerlifting Records
Wales accounts for 5,716 competition entries from 3,247 lifters across 7 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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Wales's heaviest total on file is Connor Marston's 1,022.5 kg (2,254 lb) at Welsh Championships in 2022. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 41% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 1,337 entries.
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Wales Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Connor Marston | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,022.5 kg2,254 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2022-07-03 · 4 yr |
| 02 | Mariusz Pilinski | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | No | 1,012.5 kg2,232 lb | UKIPL · DL Fitness Qualifier | 2025-03-16 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Sam Solomi | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,000.0 kg2,205 lb | BPU · South Wales Qualifier | 2018-10-06 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Reece Fullwood | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 985.0 kg2,172 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2023-04-30 · 3 yr |
| 05 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 980.0 kg2,161 lb | BPC · Welsh | 2009-03-28 · 17 yr |
| 06 | Aaron Hosking | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 970.0 kg2,139 lb | BPU · Rhyl Qualifier | 2022-04-09 · 4 yr |
| 07 | George Kolar | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 942.5 kg2,078 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2024-03-31 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Kyle Gibson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 940.0 kg2,073 lb | GPC-GB · British Finals | 2023-11-11 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Ian Rutherford | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 935.0 kg2,062 lb | BPC · Welsh Championships | 2008-04-12 · 18 yr |
| 10 | Marcus Griffiths | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 930.0 kg2,051 lb | WPF · European Championships | 2007-06-22 · 19 yr |
Wales Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Connor Marston | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 442.5 kg976 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2022-07-03 · 4 yr |
| 02 | Mariusz Pilinski | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | UKIPL · DL Fitness Qualifier | 2025-03-16 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Sam Solomi | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | BPU · South Wales Qualifier | 2018-10-06 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Reece Fullwood | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2023-04-30 · 3 yr |
| 05 | Kyle Gibson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 405.0 kg893 lb | GPC-GB · British Finals | 2023-11-11 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Marcus Griffiths | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WPF · European Championships | 2007-06-22 · 19 yr |
| 07 | Aaron Hosking | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | BPU · South Wales Qualifier | 2018-10-06 · 8 yr |
| 08 | Marc Barnes | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2022-07-03 · 4 yr |
| 09 | Ross Rook | 90 kg198 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 385.0 kg849 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2022-07-03 · 4 yr |
| 10 | Eliot Page | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 375.0 kg827 lb | BPU · North Wales Qualifier | 2021-12-18 · 4 yr |
Wales Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sean Blackburn | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 55-59 | No | 310.0 kg684 lb | UKIPL · British Championships | 2024-12-01 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Jason Rees | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 307.5 kg678 lb | WPF · European Championships | 2007-06-22 · 19 yr |
| 03 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 300.0 kg662 lb | BPC · Welsh | 2009-03-28 · 17 yr |
| 04 | Aaron Hosking | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 300.0 kg662 lb | BPU · Rhyl Qualifier | 2022-04-09 · 4 yr |
| 05 | Sebastian Wajncetel | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 290.0 kg640 lb | BPO · UK Open Championships | 2010-09-05 · 16 yr |
| 06 | Paul Morgan | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 50-54 | No | 290.0 kg640 lb | GPC-GB · Four Nations | 2024-07-21 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Darren Bennett | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 280.0 kg618 lb | GPC-GB · Four Nations | 2024-07-21 · 2 yr |
| 08 | John Battye | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 272.5 kg601 lb | BPO · British Championships | 2003-04-27 · 23 yr |
| 09 | Rob Preston | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 50-54 | No | 272.5 kg601 lb | BPU · North Wales Qualifier | 2020-12-04 · 5 yr |
| 10 | Harvey Robinson | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 270.0 kg595 lb | WelshPA · South Wales Cup | 2018-07-28 · 8 yr |
Wales Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tom Smith | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | UKIPL · Sam Standerwick Deadlift Challenge | 2025-11-22 · 10 mo |
| 02 | William Newton | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 380.0 kg838 lb | BPU · North Wales Qualifier | 2019-03-09 · 7 yr |
| 03 | Charles McGivern | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | GPC-GB · Four Nations | 2024-07-21 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Reece Fullwood | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 362.5 kg799 lb | GPC-GB · Welsh Championships | 2023-04-30 · 3 yr |
| 05 | Dayle Longford | 90 kg198 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | BPU · North Wales Qualifier | 2020-12-04 · 5 yr |
| 06 | John McKeown | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | BPU · North Wales Qualifier | 2020-12-04 · 5 yr |
| 07 | Tom Griffiths | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | BPU · North Wales Qualifier | 2023-04-15 · 3 yr |
| 08 | James Vezey | 100 kg220 lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | GPC-GB · The British Showdown Championships | 2024-11-16 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Landon Efird | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 347.5 kg766 lb | BPF · Tested Mr. & Mrs. Universe Welsh Expo | 2024-06-29 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Steve Zetolofsky | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 345.0 kg761 lb | BAWLA · Wales v Scotland | 1985-06-15 · 41 yr |
Wales Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Wales?
The highest men's total in Wales is 1,022.5 kg (2,254 lb), set by Connor Marston (140+ kg class, knee wraps) at Welsh Championships in 2022.
What is the highest men's raw total in Wales?
The highest men's raw total in Wales is 1,012.5 kg (2,232 lb), set by Mariusz Pilinski (140+ kg class) at DL Fitness Qualifier in 2025.
What is the highest women's total in Wales?
The highest women's total in Wales is 675 kg (1,488 lb), set by Erin Gibson (110 kg class, knee wraps) at North Wales Qualifier in 2023.
What is the highest women's raw total in Wales?
The highest women's raw total in Wales is 572.5 kg (1,262 lb), set by Mel Rawsthorne (84+ kg class) at Welsh Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Wales?
The heaviest men's squat in Wales is 442.5 kg (976 lb), set by Connor Marston (140+ kg class, knee wraps) at Welsh Championships in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Wales?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Wales is 430 kg (948 lb), set by Mariusz Pilinski (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at DL Fitness Qualifier in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Wales?
The heaviest women's squat in Wales is 285 kg (629 lb), set by Erin Gibson (110 kg class, knee wraps) at North Wales Qualifier in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in Wales?
The heaviest women's raw squat in Wales is 220 kg (485 lb), set by Caitlin Davies (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Welsh Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Wales?
The heaviest men's bench press in Wales is 310 kg (684 lb), set by Sean Blackburn (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at British Championships in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Wales?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Wales is 255 kg (562 lb), set by Gavin Hughes (125 kg class) at Great Britain Championship in 2018.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Wales?
The heaviest women's bench press in Wales is 155 kg (342 lb), set by Dorothy Shaw (90+ kg class, multi-ply) at British Bench Press and Powerlifting Championships in 2004.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Wales?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Wales is 125 kg (276 lb), set by Llio Godfrey-Flower (76 kg class) at Welsh Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Wales?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Wales is 390 kg (860 lb), set by Tom Smith (125 kg class, raw) at Sam Standerwick Deadlift Challenge in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Wales?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Wales is 263 kg (580 lb), set by Laura Sancho (82.5 kg class, knee wraps) at Welsh Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in Wales?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in Wales is 240 kg (529 lb), set by Mel Rawsthorne (84+ kg class) at Welsh Championships in 2026.