Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Ava Thigpen

Ava Thigpen has competed in 8 sanctioned meets since 2022, lifting 2.7 tonnes across them.

Total moved

2.7 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 8 competition entries, added up.

Best total

403 kg888 lb

Collegiate Cup Series - Lafayette, 2025

The climb

+158 kg347 lb

From 245 kg540 lb to 403 kg888 lb, a 64% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

449

Top 4% of all women on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 38 / 25 / 37 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 39 / 20 / 41, 5.0 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#97

Bench Press in Single-ply 60 kg, out of 5,455 nationally.

On the platform

74% third attempts made

17 of 23 third attempts converted, with 2 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 7. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 155 kg342 lb.

World records

1

Set across the career, none still standing.

Biggest jump

+70 kg155 lb

Between two meets, up to 315 kg695 lb at Cajun Pride Closed Qualifier.

Footprint

4 years

0 federations, 1 country, 3 weight classes.

13% of entries lifted raw. 100% drug-tested. Best year: 2025.

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