Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Paul Topham

Paul Topham has competed in 7 sanctioned meets since 1984, lifting 3.4 tonnes across them.

Total moved

3.4 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 10 competition entries, added up.

Best total

501 kg1,105 lb

Eastern States Novice Meet, 1984

Peak DOTS

360

Top 36% of all men on file

Archetype

Squatter

Split 39 / 20 / 40 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 2.0 points above average on squat.

Best ranking

#13,010

Total in Single-ply 75 kg, out of 30,015 nationally.

On the platform

56% third attempts made

10 of 18 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 5. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 175 kg386 lb.

Biggest jump

+28 kg61 lb

Between two meets, up to 428 kg943 lb at Tested Odin's Spring Clash.

Footprint

41 years

3 federations, 1 country, 3 weight classes.

40% of entries lifted raw. 80% drug-tested. Best year: 1984.

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