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The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships took place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. Lasting for an entire week, this competition saw a couple World Records fall each day. So, as the final day rolled around, everyone hoped that it would bring something amazing to wrap up the competition. While the expectation was that Jesus Olivares or Bonica Brown would be the most exciting lifters, Sonita Muluh was the one who put up the most notable performance. This is because she squatted 285.5 kilograms (629.4 pounds) for the +84-kilogram weight class All-Time World Record.
Sonita Muluh opened up her squat session with a 260-kilogram (573.2-pound) lift, which obviously went up like nothing was on the bar. So, she moved up to 277.5 kilograms (611.8 pounds) for her second attempt. Once she succeeded, Sonita decided that her third squat attempt would be over the All-Time World Record. However, she even made 285.5 kilograms (629.4 pounds) look easy, despite the fact that no one has squatted as much weight before her.
The previous All-Time World Record holder was Bonica Brown, who squatted 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch Sonita Muluh’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Sonita Muluh Lands 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Squat; Unofficial All-Time World Record
Sonita Muluh ended up taking second place at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. The only woman who managed to land a heavier Total than Sonita was Brittany Schlater of Canada. However, it was a tight battle and one in which Sonita Muluh had the chance to win.
Sonita Muluh was leading the +84-kilogram weight class at one point of the competition and even had the chance to win the competition with her final deadlift attempt of 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds). She gave it her all, pulling the weight up from the floor, but could not lock it out despite persistent efforts.
2023 IPF World Championships — +84KG Podium
Brittany Schlater (CAN) — 693.5 kilograms (1,528.9 pounds)
Sonita Muluh (BEL) — 688.5 kilograms (1,517.9 pounds)
Jewel Tasi (NZL) — 647.5 kilograms (1,427.5 pounds)
The last year’s champion, Bonica Brown, was also present at the 2023 IPF World Championships, and even put up a heavier squat than Sonita Muluh. Bonica managed to squat 289 kilograms (637.1 pounds) on her third attempt.However, she was not successful in any of her three deadlift attempts, which made her “bomb out”. This means that her score in all events was completely invalid since she did not successfully perform at least one of her three deadlift attempts.
Furthermore, although Bonica Brown squatted more weight than Sonita Muluh, the “bomb out” made her World Record invalid as well. This rule has been specified in the IPF Rulebook for 2023.
“Records on individual lifts must be accompanied by a total of the three lifts.”
Related: Agata Sitko (76KG) Sweeps Junior & Open Bench Press World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
This was Sonita Muluh’s second appearance at the IPF World Championships and a massive improvement from her fifth place finish back in 2021. She has taken part in some other competitions as well, with her standout result being a victory at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. Overall, Sonita has taken part in 13 sanctioned competitions and won nine of them.
Just two years ago, Sonita Muluh was nowhere near the All-Time Squat World Record, as her competition PR at that time was 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds). However, in just two years, Sonita made an improvement of 85.5 kilograms (188.5 pounds) in the squat and advanced her other PRs as well. So, she is now in possession of the Heaviest Squat in the history of Women’s Raw Powerlifting. Furthermore, if she keeps improving the way she has in the past two years, there won’t be anyone capable of matching her in the future.
Sonita Muluh’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
595.2
303.1
595.2
1457.3
532.79
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1457.3
532.79
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
260.4
Squat
529.1
567.7
595.2
595.2
Bench
275.6
292.1
303.1
303.1
Deadlift
518.1
-558.9
558.9
558.9
GLP
113.62
1
EPF
2022-09-09
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1391.1
521.75
Location
France
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
240.3
Squat
501.6
534.6
557.8
557.8
Bench
253.5
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
518.1
552.3
-568.8
552.3
GLP
110.2
1
VGPF
2022-08-20
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Open
1334.9
502.26
Location
Belgium
Competition
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
238.1
Squat
518.1
Bench
264.6
Deadlift
552.3
GLP
105.96
6
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1295.2
491.13
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
232.9
Squat
468.5
496
512.6
512.6
Bench
242.5
253.5
-259
253.5
Deadlift
529.1
-556.7
-556.7
529.1
GLP
103.33
1
VGPF
2022-04-02
Interclub 2
Open
1218.1
470.74
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 2
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
221.3
Squat
440.9
457.5
457.5
Bench
231.5
-243.6
231.5
Deadlift
507.1
529.1
-552.3
529.1
GLP
98.43
1
VGPF
2022-02-27
Interclub 1
Open
1047.2
409.25
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
215.2
Squat
385.8
385.8
Bench
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
463
GLP
85.29
5
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1146.4
479.02
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
184.7
Squat
418.9
-429.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
-209.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
507.1
-529.1
-529.1
507.1
GLP
98.29
1
EPF
2021-09-03
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1190.5
483.87
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
196.2
Squat
407.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
203.9
-215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
490.5
518.1
529.1
529.1
GLP
99.83
3
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1196
487.83
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
194.6
Squat
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
215
-226
215
Deadlift
496
523.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
100.57
1
VGPF
2020-09-26
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Open
1091.3
454.33
Location
Belgium
Competition
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
186.2
Squat
374.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
-198.4
-198.4
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
490.5
507.1
507.1
GLP
93.29
1
VGPF
2020-02-08
Interclub 1
Open
887.4
372.16
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
183.3
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
396.8
396.8
GLP
76.32
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
2023 IPF World Championships Related Content
Published: 20 June, 2023 | 2:48 PM EDT
The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships took place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. Lasting for an entire week, this competition saw a couple World Records fall each day. So, as the final day rolled around, everyone hoped that it would bring something amazing to wrap up the competition. While the expectation was that Jesus Olivares or Bonica Brown would be the most exciting lifters, Sonita Muluh was the one who put up the most notable performance. This is because she squatted 285.5 kilograms (629.4 pounds) for the +84-kilogram weight class All-Time World Record.
Sonita Muluh opened up her squat session with a 260-kilogram (573.2-pound) lift, which obviously went up like nothing was on the bar. So, she moved up to 277.5 kilograms (611.8 pounds) for her second attempt. Once she succeeded, Sonita decided that her third squat attempt would be over the All-Time World Record. However, she even made 285.5 kilograms (629.4 pounds) look easy, despite the fact that no one has squatted as much weight before her.
The previous All-Time World Record holder was Bonica Brown, who squatted 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch Sonita Muluh’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Sonita Muluh Lands 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Squat; Unofficial All-Time World Record
Sonita Muluh ended up taking second place at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. The only woman who managed to land a heavier Total than Sonita was Brittany Schlater of Canada. However, it was a tight battle and one in which Sonita Muluh had the chance to win.
Sonita Muluh was leading the +84-kilogram weight class at one point of the competition and even had the chance to win the competition with her final deadlift attempt of 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds). She gave it her all, pulling the weight up from the floor, but could not lock it out despite persistent efforts.
2023 IPF World Championships — +84KG Podium
However, she was not successful in any of her three deadlift attempts, which made her “bomb out”. This means that her score in all events was completely invalid since she did not successfully perform at least one of her three deadlift attempts.
Furthermore, although Bonica Brown squatted more weight than Sonita Muluh, the “bomb out” made her World Record invalid as well. This rule has been specified in the IPF Rulebook for 2023.
“Records on individual lifts must be accompanied by a total of the three lifts.”
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Related: Agata Sitko (76KG) Sweeps Junior & Open Bench Press World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
This was Sonita Muluh’s second appearance at the IPF World Championships and a massive improvement from her fifth place finish back in 2021. She has taken part in some other competitions as well, with her standout result being a victory at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. Overall, Sonita has taken part in 13 sanctioned competitions and won nine of them.
Just two years ago, Sonita Muluh was nowhere near the All-Time Squat World Record, as her competition PR at that time was 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds). However, in just two years, Sonita made an improvement of 85.5 kilograms (188.5 pounds) in the squat and advanced her other PRs as well. So, she is now in possession of the Heaviest Squat in the history of Women’s Raw Powerlifting. Furthermore, if she keeps improving the way she has in the past two years, there won’t be anyone capable of matching her in the future.
Sonita Muluh’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
595.2
303.1
595.2
1457.3
532.79
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1457.3
532.79
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
260.4
Squat
529.1
567.7
595.2
595.2
Bench
275.6
292.1
303.1
303.1
Deadlift
518.1
-558.9
558.9
558.9
GLP
113.62
1
EPF
2022-09-09
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1391.1
521.75
Location
France
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
240.3
Squat
501.6
534.6
557.8
557.8
Bench
253.5
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
518.1
552.3
-568.8
552.3
GLP
110.2
1
VGPF
2022-08-20
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Open
1334.9
502.26
Location
Belgium
Competition
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
238.1
Squat
518.1
Bench
264.6
Deadlift
552.3
GLP
105.96
6
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1295.2
491.13
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
232.9
Squat
468.5
496
512.6
512.6
Bench
242.5
253.5
-259
253.5
Deadlift
529.1
-556.7
-556.7
529.1
GLP
103.33
1
VGPF
2022-04-02
Interclub 2
Open
1218.1
470.74
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 2
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
221.3
Squat
440.9
457.5
457.5
Bench
231.5
-243.6
231.5
Deadlift
507.1
529.1
-552.3
529.1
GLP
98.43
1
VGPF
2022-02-27
Interclub 1
Open
1047.2
409.25
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
215.2
Squat
385.8
385.8
Bench
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
463
GLP
85.29
5
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1146.4
479.02
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
184.7
Squat
418.9
-429.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
-209.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
507.1
-529.1
-529.1
507.1
GLP
98.29
1
EPF
2021-09-03
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1190.5
483.87
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
196.2
Squat
407.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
203.9
-215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
490.5
518.1
529.1
529.1
GLP
99.83
3
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1196
487.83
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
194.6
Squat
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
215
-226
215
Deadlift
496
523.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
100.57
1
VGPF
2020-09-26
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Open
1091.3
454.33
Location
Belgium
Competition
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
186.2
Squat
374.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
-198.4
-198.4
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
490.5
507.1
507.1
GLP
93.29
1
VGPF
2020-02-08
Interclub 1
Open
887.4
372.16
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
183.3
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
396.8
396.8
GLP
76.32
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
2023 IPF World Championships Related Content
Published: 20 June, 2023 | 2:48 PM EDT
Click here to view the article.
Sonita Muluh opened up her squat session with a 260-kilogram (573.2-pound) lift, which obviously went up like nothing was on the bar. So, she moved up to 277.5 kilograms (611.8 pounds) for her second attempt. Once she succeeded, Sonita decided that her third squat attempt would be over the All-Time World Record. However, she even made 285.5 kilograms (629.4 pounds) look easy, despite the fact that no one has squatted as much weight before her.
The previous All-Time World Record holder was Bonica Brown, who squatted 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch Sonita Muluh’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Sonita Muluh Lands 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Squat; Unofficial All-Time World Record
Sonita Muluh ended up taking second place at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. The only woman who managed to land a heavier Total than Sonita was Brittany Schlater of Canada. However, it was a tight battle and one in which Sonita Muluh had the chance to win.
Sonita Muluh was leading the +84-kilogram weight class at one point of the competition and even had the chance to win the competition with her final deadlift attempt of 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds). She gave it her all, pulling the weight up from the floor, but could not lock it out despite persistent efforts.
2023 IPF World Championships — +84KG Podium
Brittany Schlater (CAN) — 693.5 kilograms (1,528.9 pounds)
Sonita Muluh (BEL) — 688.5 kilograms (1,517.9 pounds)
Jewel Tasi (NZL) — 647.5 kilograms (1,427.5 pounds)
The last year’s champion, Bonica Brown, was also present at the 2023 IPF World Championships, and even put up a heavier squat than Sonita Muluh. Bonica managed to squat 289 kilograms (637.1 pounds) on her third attempt.However, she was not successful in any of her three deadlift attempts, which made her “bomb out”. This means that her score in all events was completely invalid since she did not successfully perform at least one of her three deadlift attempts.
Furthermore, although Bonica Brown squatted more weight than Sonita Muluh, the “bomb out” made her World Record invalid as well. This rule has been specified in the IPF Rulebook for 2023.
“Records on individual lifts must be accompanied by a total of the three lifts.”
Related: Agata Sitko (76KG) Sweeps Junior & Open Bench Press World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
This was Sonita Muluh’s second appearance at the IPF World Championships and a massive improvement from her fifth place finish back in 2021. She has taken part in some other competitions as well, with her standout result being a victory at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. Overall, Sonita has taken part in 13 sanctioned competitions and won nine of them.
Just two years ago, Sonita Muluh was nowhere near the All-Time Squat World Record, as her competition PR at that time was 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds). However, in just two years, Sonita made an improvement of 85.5 kilograms (188.5 pounds) in the squat and advanced her other PRs as well. So, she is now in possession of the Heaviest Squat in the history of Women’s Raw Powerlifting. Furthermore, if she keeps improving the way she has in the past two years, there won’t be anyone capable of matching her in the future.
Sonita Muluh’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
595.2
303.1
595.2
1457.3
532.79
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1457.3
532.79
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
260.4
Squat
529.1
567.7
595.2
595.2
Bench
275.6
292.1
303.1
303.1
Deadlift
518.1
-558.9
558.9
558.9
GLP
113.62
1
EPF
2022-09-09
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1391.1
521.75
Location
France
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
240.3
Squat
501.6
534.6
557.8
557.8
Bench
253.5
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
518.1
552.3
-568.8
552.3
GLP
110.2
1
VGPF
2022-08-20
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Open
1334.9
502.26
Location
Belgium
Competition
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
238.1
Squat
518.1
Bench
264.6
Deadlift
552.3
GLP
105.96
6
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1295.2
491.13
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
232.9
Squat
468.5
496
512.6
512.6
Bench
242.5
253.5
-259
253.5
Deadlift
529.1
-556.7
-556.7
529.1
GLP
103.33
1
VGPF
2022-04-02
Interclub 2
Open
1218.1
470.74
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 2
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
221.3
Squat
440.9
457.5
457.5
Bench
231.5
-243.6
231.5
Deadlift
507.1
529.1
-552.3
529.1
GLP
98.43
1
VGPF
2022-02-27
Interclub 1
Open
1047.2
409.25
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
215.2
Squat
385.8
385.8
Bench
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
463
GLP
85.29
5
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1146.4
479.02
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
184.7
Squat
418.9
-429.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
-209.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
507.1
-529.1
-529.1
507.1
GLP
98.29
1
EPF
2021-09-03
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1190.5
483.87
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
196.2
Squat
407.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
203.9
-215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
490.5
518.1
529.1
529.1
GLP
99.83
3
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1196
487.83
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
194.6
Squat
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
215
-226
215
Deadlift
496
523.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
100.57
1
VGPF
2020-09-26
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Open
1091.3
454.33
Location
Belgium
Competition
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
186.2
Squat
374.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
-198.4
-198.4
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
490.5
507.1
507.1
GLP
93.29
1
VGPF
2020-02-08
Interclub 1
Open
887.4
372.16
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
183.3
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
396.8
396.8
GLP
76.32
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Sonita Muluh opened up her squat session with a 260-kilogram (573.2-pound) lift, which obviously went up like nothing was on the bar. So, she moved up to 277.5 kilograms (611.8 pounds) for her second attempt. Once she succeeded, Sonita decided that her third squat attempt would be over the All-Time World Record. However, she even made 285.5 kilograms (629.4 pounds) look easy, despite the fact that no one has squatted as much weight before her.
The previous All-Time World Record holder was Bonica Brown, who squatted 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch Sonita Muluh’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Sonita Muluh Lands 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Squat; Unofficial All-Time World Record
Sonita Muluh ended up taking second place at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. The only woman who managed to land a heavier Total than Sonita was Brittany Schlater of Canada. However, it was a tight battle and one in which Sonita Muluh had the chance to win.
Sonita Muluh was leading the +84-kilogram weight class at one point of the competition and even had the chance to win the competition with her final deadlift attempt of 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds). She gave it her all, pulling the weight up from the floor, but could not lock it out despite persistent efforts.
2023 IPF World Championships — +84KG Podium
- Brittany Schlater (CAN) — 693.5 kilograms (1,528.9 pounds)
- Sonita Muluh (BEL) — 688.5 kilograms (1,517.9 pounds)
- Jewel Tasi (NZL) — 647.5 kilograms (1,427.5 pounds)
However, she was not successful in any of her three deadlift attempts, which made her “bomb out”. This means that her score in all events was completely invalid since she did not successfully perform at least one of her three deadlift attempts.
Furthermore, although Bonica Brown squatted more weight than Sonita Muluh, the “bomb out” made her World Record invalid as well. This rule has been specified in the IPF Rulebook for 2023.
“Records on individual lifts must be accompanied by a total of the three lifts.”
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Related: Agata Sitko (76KG) Sweeps Junior & Open Bench Press World Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
This was Sonita Muluh’s second appearance at the IPF World Championships and a massive improvement from her fifth place finish back in 2021. She has taken part in some other competitions as well, with her standout result being a victory at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. Overall, Sonita has taken part in 13 sanctioned competitions and won nine of them.
Just two years ago, Sonita Muluh was nowhere near the All-Time Squat World Record, as her competition PR at that time was 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds). However, in just two years, Sonita made an improvement of 85.5 kilograms (188.5 pounds) in the squat and advanced her other PRs as well. So, she is now in possession of the Heaviest Squat in the history of Women’s Raw Powerlifting. Furthermore, if she keeps improving the way she has in the past two years, there won’t be anyone capable of matching her in the future.
Sonita Muluh’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
595.2
303.1
595.2
1457.3
532.79
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1457.3
532.79
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
260.4
Squat
529.1
567.7
595.2
595.2
Bench
275.6
292.1
303.1
303.1
Deadlift
518.1
-558.9
558.9
558.9
GLP
113.62
1
EPF
2022-09-09
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1391.1
521.75
Location
France
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
240.3
Squat
501.6
534.6
557.8
557.8
Bench
253.5
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
518.1
552.3
-568.8
552.3
GLP
110.2
1
VGPF
2022-08-20
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Open
1334.9
502.26
Location
Belgium
Competition
Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
238.1
Squat
518.1
Bench
264.6
Deadlift
552.3
GLP
105.96
6
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1295.2
491.13
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
232.9
Squat
468.5
496
512.6
512.6
Bench
242.5
253.5
-259
253.5
Deadlift
529.1
-556.7
-556.7
529.1
GLP
103.33
1
VGPF
2022-04-02
Interclub 2
Open
1218.1
470.74
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 2
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
221.3
Squat
440.9
457.5
457.5
Bench
231.5
-243.6
231.5
Deadlift
507.1
529.1
-552.3
529.1
GLP
98.43
1
VGPF
2022-02-27
Interclub 1
Open
1047.2
409.25
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
215.2
Squat
385.8
385.8
Bench
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
463
GLP
85.29
5
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1146.4
479.02
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
184.7
Squat
418.9
-429.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
-209.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
507.1
-529.1
-529.1
507.1
GLP
98.29
1
EPF
2021-09-03
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1190.5
483.87
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
196.2
Squat
407.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
203.9
-215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
490.5
518.1
529.1
529.1
GLP
99.83
3
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1196
487.83
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
194.6
Squat
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
198.4
215
-226
215
Deadlift
496
523.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
100.57
1
VGPF
2020-09-26
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Open
1091.3
454.33
Location
Belgium
Competition
Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
186.2
Squat
374.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
-198.4
-198.4
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
463
490.5
507.1
507.1
GLP
93.29
1
VGPF
2020-02-08
Interclub 1
Open
887.4
372.16
Location
Belgium
Competition
Interclub 1
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
183.3
Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
396.8
396.8
GLP
76.32
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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