Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Michael Thomson

Michael Thomson has competed in 12 sanctioned meets since 2015, lifting 4.2 tonnes across them.

Total moved

4.2 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 13 competition entries, added up.

Best total

400 kg882 lb

Last Chance Qualifier, 2025

The climb

+48 kg105 lb

From 353 kg777 lb to 400 kg882 lb, a 13% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

283

Top 66% of all men on file

Archetype

Puller

Split 33 / 20 / 48 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 6.9 points above average on deadlift.

Best ranking

#66,019

Deadlift in Raw 83 kg, out of 90,495 worldwide.

On the platform

72% third attempts made

23 of 32 third attempts converted, with 2 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 9. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 195 kg430 lb.

Biggest jump

+23 kg50 lb

Between two meets, up to 375 kg827 lb at Yuris Sterns Memorial SA Open.

Footprint

10 years

2 federations, 2 countries, 3 weight classes.

100% of entries lifted raw. 15% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 2025.

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