Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Sarah Mercer

Sarah Mercer has competed in 8 sanctioned meets since 2022, lifting 4.9 tonnes across them.

Total moved

4.9 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 12 competition entries, added up.

Best total

465 kg1,025 lb

5W Midwest Showdown, 2026

The climb

+135 kg298 lb

From 330 kg728 lb to 465 kg1,025 lb, a 41% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

557

Top 1% of all women on file

Archetype

Puller

Split 33 / 21 / 46 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 20 / 44, 2.0 points above average on deadlift.

Best ranking

#5

Deadlift in Raw 57 kg, out of 6,189 nationally.

On the platform

67% third attempts made

24 of 36 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 12. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 213 kg469 lb.

Biggest jump

+58 kg127 lb

Between two meets, up to 418 kg921 lb at Kentucky State Championship.

Footprint

3 years

3 federations, 2 countries, 3 weight classes.

100% of entries lifted raw. 33% drug-tested. Best year: 2026.

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