Tarinidis’ performance is a definitive statement about his place within the powerlifting world.
Once in a while, a possible “dynasty” can form on the annual International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships. By way of recent runs to royalty, French powerlifter Tiffany Chapon may immediately come to mind. Perhaps it isn’t any coincidence that her French Men’s peer Panagiotis Tarinidis could follow that successful example.
Through the 2023 iteration of the IPF Worlds, happening on June 11-18 in Valletta, Malta, Tarinidis captured his second IPF Open World title within the 66-kilogram division in three years. The athlete got here out triumphant in 2021, fell short with a fifth-place finish in 2022, and has now ascended back to the highest of the rostrum as he seeks consistent dominance on a world stage.
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While Tarinidis didn’t have the perfect deadlift within the 66-kilogram division — that distinction belongs to his World Record-holding peer Brian Le — his overall performance remained one to behold. To attain his second profession IPF Open World title, Tarinidis squatted 247.5 kilograms (545.6 kilos), notched an all-time raw competition PR bench press of 172.5 kilograms (380.3 kilos), and finished the day with one other all-time raw competition PR on his deadlift with 285 kilograms (628.3 kilos).
Tarinidis wore a lifting belt and accomplished his top deadlift from a standard stance with a mixed grip. On the time of this writing, without more video, it’s unclear what his set-up was on his best squat and bench press.
Here’s an summary of the athlete’s top stats from his performance on the 2023 IPF Worlds:
Panagiotis Tarinidis (66KG) | 2023 IPF Worlds Top Stats
- Squat — 247.5 kilograms (545.6 kilos)
- Bench Press — 172.5 kilograms (380.3 kilos) | All-Time Raw Competition PR
- Deadlift — 300.5 kilograms (662.5 kilos) | All-Time Raw Competition PR
- Total — 705 kilograms (1,554.3 kilos)
Notably, Tarinidis fell just 2.4 kilograms (5.4 kilos) in need of his all-time raw competition best total of 1,559.7 kilos. Based on his personal page on Open Powerlifting, the athlete scored that mark on the 2021 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) Silent Employee Meet. Nonetheless, one other first-place showing on this type of sanctioned stage is nothing to sneeze at.
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In a post on his Instagram, Tarinidis seemed understandably proud about his latest accomplishment while discussing his patriotism for his native France. To win a gold medal and subsequently sing the French National Anthem appeared to mean the world to this star of strength sports.
“With the ability to have the French anthem play at [the 2023 IPF Worlds], with my friends, family … was an incredible moment. I desired to also share it with you. One of the best victories are those you share, which can be hard to acquire. And this one is ours.”
Featured image: @thepanash on Instagram