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WNPF Powerlifting Records
WNPF accounts for 15,541 competition entries from 5,408 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 15,541 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 | Jason Wood | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | Yes | 987.5 kg2,177 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2009-10-17 · 16 yr |
| 02 | Chad Knowles | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 952.6 kg2,100 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2000-11-17 · 25 yr |
| 03 | Jeff Peshek | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 943.5 kg2,080 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Drug Free | 2011-07-31 · 15 yr |
| 04 | Willie Croner | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 925.0 kg2,040 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
| 05 | Michael Francis | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 918.5 kg2,025 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 06 | James Perry | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 911.7 kg2,010 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 1992-11-13 · 33 yr |
| 07 | Kevin Woodside | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 907.2 kg2,000 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 08 | Tom Manno | 127+ kg280+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 895.9 kg1,975 lb | WNPF · Nationals/McCray Naturals | 1998-07-26 · 28 yr |
| 09 | Bernard Rolle | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | Yes | 889.0 kg1,960 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Drug-Free World Powerlifting Championships | 2000-08-12 · 26 yr |
| 10 | Anthony Goodman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 885.0 kg1,951 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
WNPF Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jason Wood | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | Yes | 412.5 kg910 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2009-10-17 · 16 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 | Michael Francis | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 55-59 | Yes | 385.6 kg850 lb | WNPF · World Powerlifting Championships | 2017-11-11 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Jeff Peshek | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 370.0 kg816 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2009-10-17 · 16 yr |
| 05 | Tom Harrier | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 365.1 kg805 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 06 | Tom Delorimiere | 136+ kg300+ lb | M | Wraps | — | Yes | 365.1 kg805 lb | WNPF · Upstate New York | 2006-03-05 · 20 yr |
| 07 | Willie Croner | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 365.0 kg805 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2001-10-26 · 24 yr |
| 08 | James Perry | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 362.9 kg800 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 1992-11-13 · 33 yr |
| 09 | Bernard Rolle | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | Yes | 362.9 kg800 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Drug-Free World Powerlifting Championships | 2000-08-12 · 26 yr |
| 10 | Kevin Woodside | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 353.8 kg780 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
WNPF Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Register | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 349.3 kg770 lb | WNPF · Georgia Powerlifting Championships | 2011-04-30 · 15 yr |
| 02 | 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 |
| 03 | Jeff Peshek | 136 kg300 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 317.5 kg700 lb | WNPF · Western Penna | 2006-04-08 · 20 yr |
| 04 | 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 |
| 05 | 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 |
| 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 | Pedro Mejias | 136+ kg300+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 290.3 kg640 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2013-11-10 · 12 yr |
| 08 | Jason Wood | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 288.0 kg635 lb | WNPF · Lifetime Raw World Cup & North Americans | 2010-04-24 · 16 yr |
| 09 | Kenneth Millrany | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 285.8 kg630 lb | WNPF · World Championships | 2008-11-22 · 17 yr |
| 10 | 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 |
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 | Steve Scialpi | 90 kg198 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 362.9 kg800 lb | WNPF · Squat and Deadlift Nationals | 1992-06-14 · 34 yr |
| 03 | Orlando Green | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 362.9 kg800 lb | WNPF · Furman Challenge | 2015-04-25 · 11 yr |
| 04 | Dean Nichols | 136+ kg300+ lb | M | Raw | 45-49 | Yes | 353.8 kg780 lb | WNPF · North Americans & Lifetime USA | 2008-07-12 · 18 yr |
| 05 | 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 |
| 06 | Kent Johnson | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 344.7 kg760 lb | WNPF · Nationals | 1992-07-11 · 34 yr |
| 07 | Tee Meyers | 90 kg198 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 344.7 kg760 lb | WNPF · Teen/Junior/Submaster/Master National Championships | 1995-07-09 · 31 yr |
| 08 | 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 |
| 09 | Kevin Woodside | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.2 kg750 lb | WNPF · International Cup | 1995-09-15 · 31 yr |
| 10 | Ken Howard | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | Yes | 340.2 kg750 lb | WNPF · Elite Nationals | 1996-03-24 · 30 yr |
WNPF Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in WNPF competition?
The highest men's total in WNPF competition is 987.5 kg (2,177 lb), set by Jason Wood (125 kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2009.
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 412.5 kg (910 lb), set by Jason Wood (125 kg class, multi-ply) at World Championships in 2009.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in WNPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in WNPF competition is 335 kg (739 lb), set by Rob Huesman (127+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Worlds in 1998.
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 Victoire Kothor (82.5+ kg class, no knee wraps) at World Breakers in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in WNPF competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in WNPF competition is 349.3 kg (770 lb), set by Register (140+ kg class, single-ply) at Georgia Powerlifting Championships in 2011.
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.