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Maryana Naumova is the first female under-18 to be allowed to participate in professional powerlifting tournaments. [21] In March 2015, she participated in the Arnold Classic , establishing the female record in the event Arnold BenchBach, lifting 150 kg (330 lb).
From 1981 to the early 1990s, Francis earned the accolade of "Strongest Woman in History". She was the first woman in the world to bench press over 300 lb (140 kg). She broke over 40 world powerlifting records and was undefeated during her powerlifting career. She was inducted into the International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame in 1987.
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At the same time, she was very close to some powerlifting world records and thought it best to focus her efforts there. [14] Her squat is 601.9 pounds (273.0 kg) (equipped), bench press is 523.6 pounds (237.5 kg) (equipped with bench shirt), and she is the only woman to deadlift 621 pounds (282 kg) (equipped).
Amanda Lawrence (born May 6, 1997) is an American powerlifter who won four gold medals at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in the 84 kg category. [1] During the championship, she set three world records (squat, deadlift and total).
Nora Langdon began weightlifting at the age of 65 and at 78 still continues to set world records in the... View Article The post Detroit woman, 78, sets 19 world records for powerlifting appeared ...
2001 USPF Texas State Powerlifting Championship, Austin, Ft Hood, TX - 1st 2001 USPF Texas Cup - guest lifter, 181 lb division (set 4 new state records and 1 new national record) 2003 APF Texas State Championship, Austin, TX - 165 lb class and overall best lifter, 4 new state records
This is a list of world championships medalists in women's powerlifting.. The various federations of powerlifting have their own championships. The International Powerlifting Federation's (IPF) recognition by the International Olympic Committee as the official governing body, as well its longevity has resulted in their championships being deemed the official world championships, and the ...