Singh Dhillon got here, saw, and conquered in Valletta, Malta.
Within the spring on 2023, powerlifter Inderraj Singh Dhillon put himself inside shouting distance of one in all strength sports’ more hallowed marks — the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw World Record deadlift within the 120-kilogram division. When the athlete successfully pulled 385.5 kilograms (849.8 kilos) for the British powerlifting record and matched the World Record in the method in late March 2023, it was suddenly a definite possibility that his name would dot the highest of the worldwide record books. That possibility is now a clear-eyed reality.
On June 11-18, 2023, during his debut on the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Valletta, Malta, Singh Dhillon locked out a raw 386-kilogram (850.9-pound) deadlift while competing in his 120-kilogram class. The milestone is officially an IPF World Record. The number surpasses Singh Dhillon’s peer, Bryce Krawczyk, who deadlifted 385.5 kilograms (849.9 kilos) on the 2021 edition of the IPF World Championships. Singh Dhillon wore a lifting belt and accomplished his massive pull from a standard stance while utilizing a mixed grip.
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Because of his record pull, Singh Dhillon would eventually finish with third place within the 120-kilogram division. Singh Dhillon’s countryman, Tony Cliffe, took home the highest title within the category. Nevertheless, for Singh Dhillon to complete on the rostrum and rating a monstrous record in his IPF Worlds debut isn’t any small feat.
Here’s an summary of the highest stats from Singh Dhillon’s performance:
Inderraj Singh Dhillon (120KG) | 2023 IPF Worlds Top Stats
- Squat — 340 kilograms (749.6 kilos)
- Bench Press — 180 kilograms (396.8 kilos)
- Deadlift — 386 kilograms (850.9 kilos) | IPF World Record
- Total — 906 kilograms (1,997.3 kilos)
While he still has a ways to go, Singh Dhillon has now put himself inside official earshot of becoming the primary 120-kilogram powerlifter ever to deadlift a minimum of 400 kilograms (881.8 kilos) raw.
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In a post on his Instagram, Singh Dhillon reflected on his performance. The athlete seemed shocked by the gravitas of the moment on a global stage but appeared appreciative of what he just experienced and achieved.
“What an incredible experience surrounded by the strongest from world wide,” Singh Dhillon wrote. “The speed of the competition was astounding, and we capped all of it off with a 120-kilogram World record deadlift at 386 kilograms and the most important pull of the competition! Thanks, Maharaj!”
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