Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Melanie Gordon

Melanie Gordon has competed in 3 sanctioned meets since 2015, lifting 1.1 tonnes across them.

Total moved

1.1 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 3 competition entries, added up.

Best total

400 kg882 lb

Top of the South, 2025

The climb

+89 kg197 lb

From 311 kg685 lb to 400 kg882 lb, a 29% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

337

Top 29% of all women on file

Archetype

Squatter

Split 38 / 18 / 45 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 20 / 44, 1.5 points above average on squat.

Best ranking

#739

Deadlift in Raw 100+ kg, out of 4,355 worldwide.

On the platform

67% third attempts made

2 of 3 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 1. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 130 kg287 lb.

Biggest jump

+55 kg122 lb

Between two meets, up to 400 kg882 lb at Top of the South.

Footprint

9 years

1 federation, 2 countries, 2 weight classes.

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

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