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WNPF Powerlifting Records
WNPF accounts for 15,388 competition entries from 5,360 lifters across 1 country in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under WNPF, 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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The heaviest total recorded in WNPF competition is Jason Wood's 987.5 kg (2,177 lb) at World Championships in 2009. USA hosts the most WNPF competition, with 15,388 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2000, the busiest year on record with 1,033 entries.
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WNPF Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chad Knowles | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 952.5 kg2100 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2000-11-17 · 25 yr |
| 02 | Jeff Peshek | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 943.5 kg2080 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Drug Free | 2011-07-31 · 15 yr |
| 03 | Willie Croner | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 925.0 kg2040 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
| 04 | Michael Francis | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 918.5 kg2025 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 05 | Kevin Woodside | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 907.2 kg2000 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 06 | Tom Manno | 127+ kg280+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 895.9 kg1975 lb | WNPF · Nationals/McCray Naturals | 1998-07-26 · 28 yr |
| 07 | Anthony Goodman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 885.0 kg1951 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
| 08 | Darrell Banning | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 873.2 kg1925 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Raw World Cup & North Americans | 2010-04-24 · 16 yr |
| 09 | Lonnie Newman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 50-54 | Yes | 870.9 kg1920 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Drug Free | 2011-07-31 · 15 yr |
| 10 | Tim McLaughlin | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | Yes | 870.0 kg1918 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2009-10-17 · 16 yr |
WNPF Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michael Francis | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 55-59 | Yes | 385.6 kg850 lb | WNPF · World Powerlifting Championships | 2017-11-11 · 8 yr |
| 02 | Chad Knowles | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 385.6 kg850 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2000-11-17 · 25 yr |
| 03 | Jeff Peshek | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 370.0 kg816 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2009-10-17 · 16 yr |
| 04 | Willie Croner | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 365.0 kg805 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
| 05 | Kevin Woodside | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 353.8 kg780 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 06 | Darrell Banning | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 351.5 kg775 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Raw World Cup & North Americans | 2010-04-24 · 16 yr |
| 07 | Tom Manno | 127+ kg280+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 351.5 kg775 lb | WNPF · Nationals/McCray Naturals | 1998-07-26 · 28 yr |
| 08 | Tim McLaughlin | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2009-10-17 · 16 yr |
| 09 | Chris Dippre | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 349.3 kg770 lb | WNPF · Natural Northeastern PL | 2001-03-18 · 25 yr |
| 10 | James Searcy Sr | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 349.3 kg770 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Drug Free International Cup | 1995-11-03 · 30 yr |
WNPF Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Charles Register | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 333.4 kg735 lb | WNPF · World Tournament of Champions | 2010-11-06 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Jeff Peshek | 136 kg300 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 317.5 kg700 lb | WNPF · Western Penna | 2006-04-08 · 20 yr |
| 03 | Buddy Cawley | 136 kg300 lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 317.5 kg700 lb | WNPF · World Championships & International Cup | 2007-11-09 · 18 yr |
| 04 | Eddie Hunt | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | Yes | 306.2 kg675 lb | WNPF · Annual Rick Padgett All Americans | 2024-08-24 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Pedro Mejias | 136+ kg300+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 290.3 kg640 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2013-11-10 · 12 yr |
| 06 | Adrian Luster | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 290.3 kg640 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 1999-11-19 · 26 yr |
| 07 | Ben White | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 283.5 kg625 lb | WNPF · NY-NJ-New England | 2004-02-21 · 22 yr |
| 08 | Bill Lewis | 136 kg300 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 272.2 kg600 lb | WNPF · New Jersey State | 2008-06-28 · 18 yr |
| 09 | Shawn Lattimer | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 272.2 kg600 lb | WNPF · World Bench Press Deadlift Ironman & Power-Curl Championships | 2002-08-03 · 24 yr |
| 10 | Brad Kelley | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 265.0 kg584 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
WNPF Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michael Francis | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 50-54 | Yes | 365.1 kg805 lb | WNPF · World Tournament of Champions | 2010-11-06 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Orlando Green | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 362.9 kg800 lb | WNPF · Furman Challenge | 2015-04-25 · 11 yr |
| 03 | Dean Nichols | 136+ kg300+ lb | M | Raw | 45-49 | Yes | 353.8 kg780 lb | WNPF · North Americans & Lifetime USA | 2008-07-12 · 18 yr |
| 04 | Gregory Hartranft | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | Yes | 347.0 kg765 lb | WNPF · All-Raw Tournament of Championships & Southeast Championships & Powerfest | 2012-02-11 · 14 yr |
| 05 | Jeremy Altamuro | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 344.7 kg760 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Nationals and American Cup | 2019-09-22 · 7 yr |
| 06 | Chad Knowles | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.2 kg750 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2000-11-17 · 25 yr |
| 07 | Kevin Woodside | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.2 kg750 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 08 | David Cooper | 110 kg243 lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2009-10-17 · 16 yr |
| 09 | Tee Meyers | 90 kg198 lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 335.7 kg740 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Drug Free Nationals & Palmetto BP/DL | 1999-10-02 · 26 yr |
| 10 | Anthony Goodman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
WNPF Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in WNPF competition?
The highest men's total in WNPF competition is 952.6 kg (2,100 lb), set by Chad Knowles (125+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2000.
What is the highest men's raw total in WNPF competition?
The highest men's raw total in WNPF competition is 861.8 kg (1,900 lb), set by Tyler Clancy (140+ kg class) at New York Championships in 2023.
What is the highest women's total in WNPF competition?
The highest women's total in WNPF competition is 564.7 kg (1,245 lb), set by Victoire Kothor (82.5+ kg class, knee wraps) at New York Championships in 2023.
What is the highest women's raw total in WNPF competition?
The highest women's raw total in WNPF competition is 546.6 kg (1,205 lb), set by Elizabeth Fleming (82.5+ kg class) at World Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's squat in WNPF competition?
The heaviest men's squat in WNPF competition is 385.6 kg (850 lb), set by Michael Francis (125 kg class, knee wraps) at World Powerlifting Championships in 2017.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in WNPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in WNPF competition is 326.6 kg (720 lb), set by Brendan Stote (140 kg class, no knee wraps) at World Championships in 2019.
What is the heaviest women's squat in WNPF competition?
The heaviest women's squat in WNPF competition is 217.7 kg (480 lb), set by Victoire Kothor (82.5+ kg class, knee wraps) at New York Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in WNPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in WNPF competition is 215.5 kg (475 lb), set by Elizabeth Fleming (82.5+ kg class, no knee wraps) at World Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in WNPF competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in WNPF competition is 333.4 kg (735 lb), set by Charles Register (125+ kg class, multi-ply) at World Tournament of Champions in 2010.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in WNPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in WNPF competition is 290.3 kg (640 lb), set by Pedro Mejias (136+ kg class) at World Championships in 2013.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in WNPF competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in WNPF competition is 137.5 kg (303 lb), set by Shannon Pole-Summers (82.5+ kg class, single-ply) at World Championships in 2001.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in WNPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in WNPF competition is 129.3 kg (285 lb), set by Laura Brozier (82.5+ kg class) at North American Championships in 2016.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in WNPF competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in WNPF competition is 365.1 kg (805 lb), set by Michael Francis (125 kg class, raw) at World Tournament of Champions in 2010.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in WNPF competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in WNPF competition is 235.9 kg (520 lb), set by Victoire Kothor (82.5+ kg class, knee wraps) at New York Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in WNPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in WNPF competition is 226.8 kg (500 lb), set by Victoire Kothor (82.5+ kg class) at World Breakers in 2022.