Tag: 2023 NPC USA Championships
Powerlifters Brianny Terry And Marianna Gasparyan Become IFBB Pros At 2023 NPC USA Championships
Transitions from one sport to another are not unusual in the fitness community. It is, however, extremely rare to achieve success in one sport and then achieve the same in another. A lot of factors need to line up for this to happen, but Brianny Terry and Marianna Gasparyan decided to take matters into their own hands. Both of the women made incredible careers as powerlifters, but they have now successfully transitioned to bodybuilding. They competed at the 2023 NPC USA Championships and earned their IFBB Pro Cards.
Marianna Gasparyan
Marianna Gasparyan is definitely the most notable women’s athlete in powerlifting, as she still tops the All-Time Rankings with a DOTS score of 709.96. However, she retired from the sport approximately two years ago, and obviously put in a lot of training to build her physique since then.
Overall, Marianna Gasparyan took part in 39 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and won 36 of them. Moreover, she set World Records on over 90 occasions, which helped solidify her as a potential G.O.A.T of powerlifting.
Marianna Gasparyan competed in the lightweight division at the 2023 NPC USA Championships. Having brought in her A-game, Marianna won her division, in turn becoming an IFBB Pro.
Marianna Gasparyan did put in some bodybuilding appearances as well during the past few years. She won the 2020 Savannah Championships and 2023 NPC Worldwide Oksana Grishina International Classic Pro Qualifier. In addition, she has also landed a few top three placings, but nothing measures up to her new gold medal, which earned her the IFBB Pro Card.
Marianna Gasparyan’s Powerlifting History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
573.2
292.1
573.2
1350.3
709.96
Raw
507.1
292.1
507.1
1278.7
659.24
Single-ply
440.9
198.4
440.9
970
505.56
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
1289.7
681.32
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
122.6
Squat
529.1
562.2
-578.7
562.2
Bench
275.6
286.6
-292.1
286.6
Deadlift
440.9
-463
-463
440.9
1
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
1218.1
640.41
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123.5
Squat
-463
463
485
485
Bench
270.1
281.1
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
440.9
-474
-474
440.9
GLP
131.35
1
WRPF
2019-10-19
Apeman Elite Open
Open
1256.6
613.64
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Apeman Elite Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
138.7
Squat
463
496
-518.1
496
Bench
264.6
286.6
-297.6
286.6
Deadlift
440.9
474
-496
474
GLP
124.83
1
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
1278.7
659.24
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
127.2
Squat
507.1
Bench
292.1
Deadlift
479.5
GLP
134.82
1
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1350.3
709.96
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
123.5
Squat
540.1
562.2
573.2
573.2
Bench
264.6
281.1
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
451.9
474
485
485
1
USPA
2018-08-25
The Tribute
Open
1245.6
630.33
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
131
Squat
485
Bench
286.6
Deadlift
474
GLP
128.61
1
USPA
2018-05-26
APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship
Open
1300.7
661.06
Location
USA-CA
Competition
APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
130.1
Squat
562.2
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
463
1
USPA
2018-05-12
Kern US Open
Open
1240.1
635.79
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
128.3
Squat
529.1
Bench
281.1
Deadlift
429.9
1
WRPF
2017-10-28
Pro World Championships
Open
1146.4
580.12
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
Pro World Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
131
Squat
440.9
-485
-485
-485
440.9
Bench
242.5
264.6
275.6
-281.1
275.6
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
429.9
429.9
2
WRPF
2017-10-28
Pro World Championships
Open
275.6
139.45
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
Pro World Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
131
Bench
242.5
264.6
275.6
-281.1
275.6
GLP
108.08
2
WRPF
2017-10-28
Pro World Championships
Open
429.9
217.55
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
Pro World Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
131
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
429.9
429.9
1
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro FW-O
1201.5
604.16
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro FW-O
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Squat
440.9
485
529.1
529.1
Bench
242.5
264.6
275.6
275.6
Deadlift
396.8
-451.9
-451.9
396.8
1
WRPF
2017-05-01
Asian Cup
Pro Open
1251.1
629.1
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Asian Cup
Division
Pro Open
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Squat
463
496
529.1
551.2
551.2
Bench
253.5
275.6
281.1
-286.6
281.1
Deadlift
396.8
440.9
-451.9
-451.9
440.9
1
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Open
1223.6
622.52
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
129.9
Squat
507.1
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
440.9
1
WRPF
2016-11-19
Pro World Championships
Open
407.9
215.2
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
Pro World Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Deadlift
407.9
407.9
1
WRPF
2016-11-19
Pro World Championships
Open
1091.3
575.81
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
Pro World Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
440.9
-485
-485
440.9
Bench
220.5
242.5
-253.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
396.8
407.9
-418.9
407.9
1
WRPF
2016-11-19
Pro World Championships
Open
253.5
133.77
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
Pro World Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Bench
253.5
253.5
GLP
104.03
1
NAP
2016-09-30
Golden Tiger 10
Pro Open
270.1
129.3
Location
Russia-SVE
Competition
Golden Tiger 10
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
143.3
Bench
220.5
253.5
270.1
270.1
GLP
100.51
1
GPA
2016-09-05
World Cup
Open
1014.1
521.09
Location
Georgia
Competition
World Cup
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
127.9
Squat
374.8
374.8
Bench
220.5
242.5
242.5
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
396.8
1
WRPF
2016-05-01
Pro Asian Cup
Open
1174
617.23
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Pro Asian Cup
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
123.5
Squat
485
Bench
259
Deadlift
429.9
1
WRPF
2015-12-03
World Championships
Pro Open
440.9
224.09
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
World Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
130.1
Deadlift
396.8
440.9
-463
440.9
2
WRPF
2015-12-03
World Championships
Pro Open
264.6
134.45
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
World Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
130.1
Bench
242.5
264.6
264.6
GLP
104.22
1
WRPF
2015-12-03
World Championships
Pro Open
1146.4
582.63
Location
Russia-MOW
Competition
World Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
130.1
Squat
396.8
-440.9
440.9
-496
440.9
Bench
242.5
264.6
264.6
Deadlift
396.8
440.9
-463
440.9
GLP
118.94
1
WPC
2015-11-09
World Championships
F_OR_WPC
1135.4
573.32
Location
Portugal
Competition
World Championships
Division
F_OR_WPC
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
131.4
Squat
418.9
451.9
-474
451.9
Bench
242.5
264.6
-275.6
264.6
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
-440.9
418.9
GLP
116.96
1
NAP
2015-10-16
Golden Tiger 9
Pro Open
1080.3
520.78
Location
Russia-SVE
Competition
Golden Tiger 9
Division
Pro Open
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
141.6
Squat
396.8
440.9
440.9
Bench
242.5
264.6
264.6
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
374.8
1
NAP
2015-10-16
Golden Tiger 9
Pro Open
440.9
212.56
Location
Russia-SVE
Competition
Golden Tiger 9
Division
Pro Open
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
141.6
Squat
396.8
440.9
440.9
1
NAP
2015-10-16
Golden Tiger 9
Pro Open
374.8
180.68
Location
Russia-SVE
Competition
Golden Tiger 9
Division
Pro Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
141.6
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
374.8
1
WPC-KAZ
2015-05-02
Mega Cup
O
1157.4
581.99
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Mega Cup
Division
O
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Squat
396.8
440.9
463
463
Bench
231.5
253.5
-264.6
253.5
Deadlift
396.8
440.9
440.9
1
WPC-KAZ
2015-04-28
Asia Challenge
O
242.5
121.94
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Asia Challenge
Division
O
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Bench
220.5
242.5
-264.6
242.5
GLP
94.5
1
WPC-KAZ
2015-04-28
Asia Challenge
O
1102.3
554.27
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Asia Challenge
Division
O
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Squat
396.8
440.9
440.9
Bench
220.5
242.5
-264.6
242.5
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
418.9
1
WPC-KAZ
2015-04-28
Asia Challenge
O
418.9
210.62
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Asia Challenge
Division
O
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
418.9
1
WPC
2014-11-10
World Championships
F_OR_WPC
1124.4
567.76
Location
USA-FL
Competition
World Championships
Division
F_OR_WPC
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
131.4
Squat
396.8
440.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
220.5
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
418.9
418.9
GLP
115.82
1
WPC
2014-11-10
World Championships
F_OR_WPC
352.7
177.74
Location
USA-FL
Competition
World Championships
Division
F_OR_WPC
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
131.8
Deadlift
286.6
352.7
352.7
1
NAP
2014-10-17
World Championships & Golden Tiger 8
Pro Open
440.9
221.71
Location
Russia-SVE
Competition
World Championships & Golden Tiger 8
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Squat
-396.8
396.8
440.9
440.9
1
NAP
2014-10-17
World Championships & Golden Tiger 8
Pro Open
396.8
199.54
Location
Russia-SVE
Competition
World Championships & Golden Tiger 8
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Deadlift
-374.8
374.8
396.8
396.8
1
NAP
2014-10-17
World Championships & Golden Tiger 8
Pro Open
1080.3
543.19
Location
Russia-SVE
Competition
World Championships & Golden Tiger 8
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Squat
-396.8
396.8
440.9
440.9
Bench
220.5
231.5
242.5
242.5
Deadlift
-374.8
374.8
396.8
396.8
1
WPC
2013-10-26
World Championship
F_OR_WPC
948
476.67
Location
Czechia
Competition
World Championship
Division
F_OR_WPC
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
132.3
Squat
-374.8
-374.8
374.8
374.8
Bench
176.4
198.4
-220.5
198.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
-396.8
374.8
GLP
97.2
1
KPF
2013-04-25
Kazakhstan Classic Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships
Open
903.9
470.28
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Kazakhstan Classic Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125.4
Squat
363.8
Bench
187.4
Deadlift
352.7
GLP
96.3
1
KPF
2013-03-13
Kazakhstan Powerlifting Cup
Open
970
505.56
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Kazakhstan Powerlifting Cup
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
125.7
Weight
125.1
Squat
-440.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
176.4
198.4
-220.5
198.4
Deadlift
330.7
-369.3
-369.3
330.7
GLP
84.57
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Related: Watch Powerlifter Marianna Gasparyan Dismantle 235kg/517lb Squat For 5 Reps
Brianny Terry
Brianny Terry’s path to her IFBB Pro Card was a bit tighter than Marianna Gasparyan, as she was not able to win her division. However, to Brianny’s luck, she placed second in Women’s Physique, which was enough for her to become a professional bodybuilder.
Like Marianna Gasparyan, Brianny Terry has also left a massive mark in powerlifting. However, she took part in only ten competitions, but recorded seven impressive victories. Brianny’s legacy was further solidified by her incredible deadlift strength, which she often displayed in competition, as well as in her training sessions. At the moment, it is not clear if Brianny plans on returning to powerlifting.
Brianny Terry started competing in bodybuilding just last year and immediately landed a victory at the 2023 NPC Dallas Championships. She then finished in fourth place at the 2022 NPC USA Championships. So, she jumped up two places this year to earn her IFBB Pro card.
Brianny Terry’s Powerlifting History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
501.6
292.1
501.6
1388.9
600.51
Wraps
518.1
270.1
518.1
1351.4
597.34
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-12-04
PPC Finals
Open
1388.9
592.15
Location
USA-CA
Competition
PPC Finals
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
177.3
Squat
463
485
501.6
501.6
Bench
264.6
275.6
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
573.2
595.2
606.3
606.3
GLP
121.12
1
WRPF
2021-09-25
The Bucked Up Showdown
Open
1366.9
600.51
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
167.1
Squat
474
-501.6
-501.6
474
Bench
275.6
292.1
-303.1
292.1
Deadlift
567.7
600.8
-606.3
600.8
GLP
122.39
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
1340.4
592.18
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
424.4
451.9
479.5
479.5
Bench
253.5
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Deadlift
545.6
585.3
585.3
GLP
120.63
2
SPF
2019-11-09
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
1351.4
597.34
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
165.2
Squat
474
501.6
518.1
518.1
Bench
253.5
270.1
-286.6
270.1
Deadlift
529.1
563.3
-586.4
563.3
2
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1258.8
556.53
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
165.1
Squat
413.4
440.9
468.5
468.5
Bench
231.5
-248
-248
231.5
Deadlift
496
529.1
558.9
558.9
1
USPA
2019-01-19
PDX Winter Open
Open
534.6
236.19
Location
USA-OR
Competition
PDX Winter Open
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Deadlift
534.6
8
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
1107.8
489.98
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
165
Squat
352.7
-385.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
203.9
220.5
-237
220.5
Deadlift
451.9
501.6
501.6
GLP
99.8
1
USPA
2018-04-28
Kabuki Strength Classic
Juniors 20-23
964.5
426.12
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Kabuki Strength Classic
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
352.7
Bench
187.4
Deadlift
424.4
GLP
86.8
1
USPA
2018-04-28
Kabuki Strength Classic
Open
964.5
426.12
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Kabuki Strength Classic
Division
Open
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
352.7
Bench
187.4
Deadlift
424.4
GLP
86.8
1
USPA
2017-12-02
Western Regionals
Juniors 20-23
865.3
383.37
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Western Regionals
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
164.5
Squat
314.2
Bench
187.4
Deadlift
363.8
GLP
78.08
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Related: Powerlifter Brianny Terry Impresses at 2022 Olympia Expo With 500-lb (226.8-kg) Deadlift For 10 Reps
Although Marianna Gasparyan has not yet revealed her plans for the future, Brianny Terry has already updated her competition calendar. She plans to continue training and make her Pro Bodybuilding debut in 2025. According to her Instagram, Brianny is giving herself a significant time period to improve, as competing against the professionals will be a significantly more difficult challenge.
Apart from Marianna Gasparyan and Brianny Terry, a few more notable names have shown interest in both powerlifting and bodybuilding. Even Larry Wheels, a powerlifting World Record holder, is now aiming to compete in the Classic Bodybuilding division and secure his Pro card as well. Hunter Henderson has also reached the top in both powerlifting and bodybuilding, having secured her IFBB Pro card back in 2021. Interestingly, Hunter has also found success in a third sport — Strongwoman.
Published: 1 August, 2023 | 9:38 PM EDT