Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Emma James

Emma James has competed in 13 sanctioned meets since 2016, lifting 4.8 tonnes across them.

Total moved

4.8 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 14 competition entries, added up.

Best total

410 kg904 lb

World Championships, 2023

The climb

+163 kg359 lb

From 248 kg546 lb to 410 kg904 lb, a 66% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

323

Top 35% of all women on file

Archetype

Squatter

Split 37 / 21 / 42 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 20 / 44, 0.7 points above average on squat.

Best ranking

#6

Bench Press in Wraps 110+ kg, out of 44 statewide.

On the platform

51% third attempts made

19 of 37 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 12. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 170 kg375 lb.

Biggest jump

+118 kg259 lb

Between two meets, up to 395 kg871 lb at QLD Nationals Qualifier.

Footprint

10 years

3 federations, 3 countries, 4 weight classes.

100% of entries lifted raw. 50% drug-tested. 2 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2023.

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