Total moved
15.6 tonnes
Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 32 competition entries, added up.
Career Wrapped
John Russell
John Russell has competed in 32 sanctioned meets since 1982, lifting 15.6 tonnes across them.
Best total
630 kg1,389 lb
British Masters Powerlifting Championships, 2000
The climb
+255 kg562 lb
From 375 kg827 lb to 630 kg1,389 lb, a 68% rise on the first total on file.
Peak DOTS
453
Top 8% of all men on file
Archetype
Puller
Split 37 / 23 / 40 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 1.5 points above average on deadlift.
Best ranking
#1
Total in Single-ply 75 kg, out of 72 statewide.
On the platform
74% third attempts made
32 of 43 third attempts converted, with 4 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 13. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 245 kg540 lb.
Biggest jump
+305 kg673 lb
Between two meets, up to 525 kg1,158 lb at Kent Powerlifting Championships.
Footprint
44 years
2 federations, 10 countries, 3 weight classes.
19% of entries lifted raw. 59% drug-tested. 2 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2000.