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Powerlifting Australia Records
Powerlifting Australia accounts for 27,532 competition entries from 9,571 lifters across 2 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under Powerlifting Australia, broken out by weight class, age division, and equipment for squat, bench, deadlift, and total. 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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Powerlifting Australia was the Australian member federation of the IPF until December 2017 and now competes under World Powerlifting rules, so lifts may also appear on IPF-era or World Powerlifting record books. Not to be confused with Powerlifting America, the current US member federation of the IPF. The heaviest total recorded in Powerlifting Australia competition is Jezza Uepa's 1,070 kg (2,359 lb) at Brisbane Open in 2017. Australia hosts the most PA competition, with 27,531 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2017, the busiest year on record with 2,397 entries.
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Powerlifting Australia Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jezza Uepa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 1,070.0 kg2,359 lb | PA · Brisbane Open | 2017-10-21 · 8 yr |
| 02 | Brad Gillingham | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 1,035.0 kg2,282 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 03 | Blaine Sumner | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,002.5 kg2,210 lb | PA · Pacific Invitational II | 2015-09-12 · 11 yr |
| 04 | Ray Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 970.0 kg2,139 lb | PA · Raw Pacific Invitational | 2014-04-05 · 12 yr |
| 05 | Anthony Harris | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 957.5 kg2,111 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Chris Caltabiano | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 950.0 kg2,095 lb | PA · Matti Tikka Challenge | 2010-12-04 · 15 yr |
| 07 | Stephen Pritchard | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 945.0 kg2,084 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 08 | Tyron Senituli | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 944.0 kg2,081 lb | PA · North Queensland Games | 2018-05-05 · 8 yr |
| 09 | Nathan Baxter | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 940.0 kg2,073 lb | PA · Wild West Challenge | 2008-10-25 · 17 yr |
| 10 | Adam Pinkard | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 937.5 kg2,067 lb | PA · National Championships & Queensland Invitational | 2006-07-28 · 20 yr |
Powerlifting Australia Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jezza Uepa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 470.0 kg1,036 lb | PA · Brisbane Open | 2017-10-21 · 8 yr |
| 02 | Blaine Sumner | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 415.0 kg915 lb | PA · Pacific Invitational II | 2015-09-12 · 11 yr |
| 03 | Anthony Harris | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 412.5 kg910 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 04 | Ray Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 410.0 kg904 lb | PA · Raw Pacific Invitational | 2014-04-05 · 12 yr |
| 05 | Adam Pinkard | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 385.0 kg849 lb | PA · National Championships & Queensland Invitational | 2006-07-28 · 20 yr |
| 06 | Chris Caltabiano | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 380.0 kg838 lb | PA · Matti Tikka Challenge | 2010-12-04 · 15 yr |
| 07 | Stephen Pritchard | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | PA · Australian Open Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Intervarsity Championships | 2010-07-24 · 16 yr |
| 08 | Brad Gillingham | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 370.0 kg816 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 09 | Tony Reinmuth | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 370.0 kg816 lb | PA · Australian National Championships | 2018-10-13 · 7 yr |
| 10 | Nathan Baxter | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 365.0 kg805 lb | PA · Wild West Challenge | 2008-10-25 · 17 yr |
Powerlifting Australia Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nathan Baxter | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | 2012-07-28 · 14 yr |
| 02 | Stephen Pritchard | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 300.0 kg662 lb | PA · Victorian Extravaganza | 2010-11-28 · 15 yr |
| 03 | Chris Caltabiano | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 275.0 kg607 lb | PA · Matti Tikka Challenge | 2009-11-21 · 16 yr |
| 04 | Richard Hozjan | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 275.0 kg607 lb | PA · Matti Tikka Powerlifting Championships | 2016-11-19 · 9 yr |
| 05 | Brad Gillingham | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 270.0 kg595 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Jezza Uepa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 270.0 kg595 lb | PA · Brisbane Open | 2017-10-21 · 8 yr |
| 07 | Paul Offord | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 265.0 kg584 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 08 | Strase Stojanoski | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 260.0 kg573 lb | PA · NSW Open Bench Press & Lake Macquarie Bench Press & Deadlift | 2007-09-08 · 19 yr |
| 09 | Jamie Connolly | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 260.0 kg573 lb | PA · Matti Tikka | 2017-04-02 · 9 yr |
| 10 | Thomas Waters | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 260.0 kg573 lb | PA · Deep North Challenge | 2017-12-09 · 8 yr |
Powerlifting Australia Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brad Gillingham | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 395.0 kg871 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational | 2011-07-20 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Nicholai Cushing | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 364.0 kg803 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting Championships | 2020-09-26 · 6 yr |
| 03 | Cameron McKenzie | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 360.0 kg794 lb | PA · Australian Open Championships | 2016-10-21 · 9 yr |
| 04 | Liam McGuire | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 355.0 kg783 lb | PA · Raw Strength Summer Showdown | 2020-11-22 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Tyron Senituli | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 352.5 kg777 lb | PA · Australia National Open Championships | 2017-10-13 · 8 yr |
| 06 | Blaine Sumner | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 347.5 kg766 lb | PA · Pacific Invitational II | 2015-09-12 · 11 yr |
| 07 | Randall Harris | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 345.0 kg761 lb | PA · Raw Pacific Invitational | 2013-03-23 · 13 yr |
| 08 | Daniel Curry | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 345.0 kg761 lb | PA · Viking Solstice | 2017-10-08 · 8 yr |
| 09 | Krzysztof Wierzbicki | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 340.5 kg751 lb | PA · Pacific Challenge | 2014-10-18 · 11 yr |
| 10 | Hung Phan | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | PA · Strength Culture Super Cup | 2021-05-16 · 5 yr |
Powerlifting Australia Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The highest men's total in Powerlifting Australia competition is 1,070 kg (2,359 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class, raw) at Brisbane Open in 2017.
What is the highest women's total in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The highest women's total in Powerlifting Australia competition is 625.5 kg (1,379 lb), set by Katrina Robertson (90+ kg class, single-ply) at Australian Powerlifting Championships in 1998.
What is the highest women's raw total in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The highest women's raw total in Powerlifting Australia competition is 548 kg (1,208 lb), set by Brea De Jonge (100+ kg class) at NSPC Open II in 2020.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest men's squat in Powerlifting Australia competition is 470 kg (1,036 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class, raw) at Brisbane Open in 2017.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest women's squat in Powerlifting Australia competition is 265 kg (584 lb), set by Anita Millington (84+ kg class, single-ply) at Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational in 2011.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in Powerlifting Australia competition is 240 kg (529 lb), set by Najat Khoury (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Australia National Open Championships in 2017.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition is 330 kg (728 lb), set by Nathan Baxter (120+ kg class, single-ply) at Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in 2012.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition is 270 kg (595 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class) at Brisbane Open in 2017.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition is 157.5 kg (347 lb), set by Sonia Manaena (84+ kg class, single-ply) at Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational in 2011.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Powerlifting Australia competition is 137.5 kg (303 lb), set by Jennifer Thompson (63 kg class) at Pacific Invitational II in 2015.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition is 395 kg (871 lb), set by Brad Gillingham (120+ kg class, single-ply) at Australian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships and Pacific Invitational in 2011.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition is 364 kg (803 lb), set by Nicholai Cushing (105 kg class) at Australian Powerlifting Championships in 2020.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition is 247.5 kg (546 lb), set by Katrina Robertson (90+ kg class, single-ply) at Australian Powerlifting Championships in 1998.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in Powerlifting Australia competition is 240 kg (529 lb), set by Kimberly Walford (72 kg class) at Pacific Challenge in 2014.