Le was the newest in an extended line of records at this contest.
The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships have featured a wide range of jaw-dropping performances from a number of household names like Chapon and Connor. The newest record stunner in Valletta, Malta, belongs to young star powerlifter Brian Le. In the course of the global contest going down on June 11-18, 2023, Le successfully deadlifted 300.5 kilograms (662.5 kilos) raw while competing within the 66-kilogram category.
The huge pull is an IPF World Record within the 66-kilogram class and helped Le capture second place in that very same division. Panagiotis Tarinidis was the 66-kilogram champion, just above Le. His mark eclipses Kasemsand Senumong’s past 66-kilogram deadlift World Record of 300 kilograms (661.4 kilos) from the 2022 AsianPF Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships. Le wore a lifting belt to assist assist him with the milestone lift while utilizing a mixed grip and sumo pulling stance.
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Per his page on Open Powerlifting, Le’s silver medal on the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships was just the second time he’s lost a contest in his last 10 competitive appearances. Notably, Le is the defending Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic National Champion after winning that competition in late February 2023.
Even with out a victory, the 2023 IPF Worlds were Le’s sanctioned international debut. He appeared to maximize the chance with a recent deadlift achievement within the IPF World Record books. Here’s an summary of Le’s complete performance from his first appearance in a global setting:
Brian Le (66KG) | 2023 IPF Worlds Top Stats
- Squat — 242.5 kilograms (534.6 kilos)
- Bench Press — 152.5 kilograms (336.2 kilos)
- Deadlift — 300.5 kilograms (662.5 kilos) | IPF World Record
- Total — 695.5 kilograms (1,533.1 kilos)
On the minimum, Le could’ve been ready for all-time raw competition personal records (PRs) on his other staple lifts. Nonetheless, the athlete missed one bench press attempt, one squat attempt, and two of his three deadlift tries, even while setting the World Record on his first pull. While this performance stays something to marvel at, Le could have something to construct on in the longer term.
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Even in his mid-20s, Le has established himself as a powerlifter to look at, each domestically and abroad. On the time of this writing, it’s unclear when Le will take his strength and skills to a global place again. Each time the time does come around, the powerlifter seems sure to placed on a show.
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