Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Kari Markku Kalliola

Kari Markku Kalliola has competed in 20 sanctioned meets since 2002, lifting 21.3 tonnes across them.

Total moved

21.3 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 32 competition entries, added up.

Best total

1,165 kg2,569 lb

World Championships, 2008

The climb

+285 kg629 lb

From 880 kg1,940 lb to 1,165 kg2,569 lb, a 32% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

598

Top 1% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 42 / 30 / 28 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 5.8 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#74

Total in Multi-ply 140+ kg, out of 3,637 worldwide.

On the platform

41% third attempts made

15 of 37 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 6. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 425 kg937 lb.

Biggest jump

+100 kg221 lb

Between two meets, up to 1,100 kg2,425 lb at WPO European Semi Finals.

Footprint

23 years

2 federations, 9 countries, 2 weight classes.

0% of entries lifted raw. 0% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 2006.

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