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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 ...
During her powerlifting career, many publications, including Sports Illustrated magazine, [4] considered her to be the strongest woman in the world. [5] As a powerlifter, Todd set more than 60 national and world records, and was included in the Guinness Book of Records for over a decade.
Kuznetsova began powerlifting at fourteen years of age in an attempt to gain muscle mass. [2] [3] Measurements. Biceps - 19.5 inches (50 cm) [4]
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).
She won the gold medal in the women's 73 kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan. [2] [3] She is the first competitor representing Brazil to win a gold medal in powerlifting at the Paralympics. [2] [4] A few months later, she won the silver medal in her event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi ...
Agata Sitko (born 19 November 2002) is a Polish heavyweight powerlifter, competing in the IPF. [2] Despite being a junior, she has won the World Games in 2022 as a Heavyweight, the 2024 and 2025 SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, the IPF World Equipped Championships in 2021, and the World Classic Championships in 2024.
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).