Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

John Gustafson

John Gustafson has competed in 6 sanctioned meets since 2024, lifting 2.2 tonnes across them.

Total moved

2.2 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 6 competition entries, added up.

Best total

398 kg877 lb

Border Wars, 2026

The climb

+38 kg83 lb

From 360 kg794 lb to 398 kg877 lb, a 10% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

343

Top 44% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 32 / 26 / 41 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 2.6 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#3,001

Total in Raw 60 kg, out of 18,614 worldwide.

On the platform

83% third attempts made

15 of 18 third attempts converted, with 2 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 6. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 165 kg364 lb.

Biggest jump

+16 kg34 lb

Between two meets, up to 376 kg828 lb at Tested World Championships.

Footprint

2 years

1 federation, 2 countries, 1 weight class.

100% of entries lifted raw. 100% drug-tested. Best year: 2026.

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