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Brian Le (66KG) Scores 300.5-kg (662.5-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Although Tiffany Chapon and Heather Connor were the first to break records at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, Brian Le has now opened up the gates for the men. Competing on the second day of the competition in Valletta, Malta, Brian wowed everyone watching. His debut at the IPF Worlds also got a bit more special when he set a new U66KG Raw Deadlift IPF World Record of 300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds).
Brian Le deadlifted 300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds) on his first attempt. He then tried to further advance the record with his remaining two attempts, but both were unsuccessful. However, his first attempt was good enough to become an IPF World Record in the 66-kilogram weight class.
Hassan El Belghiti previously held the U66KG Raw Deadlift IPF World Record, having pulled 297.5 kilograms (655.9 pounds) at the 2018 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, having broken the record, Brian Le is the first man in the 66-kilogram weight class to deadlift over the 300-kilogram (661.4-pound) mark.
Watch the lift here:

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Brian Le’s Full Performance
Brian Le weighed in at 65.25 kilograms (143.9 pounds) for the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. He then went on to miss one squat and bench press attempt, as well as two deadlift attempts. So, it is clear that he aimed to lift heavier in all three events. However, he still managed to claim a silver medal for his second-place finish overall.
Squat

230 kilograms (507.1 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)

Bench Press

147.5 kilograms (325.2 pounds)
152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds)

Deadlift

300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds) — U66KG IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 312.5 kilograms (688.9 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 312.5 kilograms (688.9 pounds)

Total — 695.5 kilograms (1,533 pounds)
Watch all of Brian’s lifts here:

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Brian Le’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots

Raw
540.1
352.7
540.1
1573
562.86

Competition Results

Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots

1
AMP
2023-02-24

Classic National Championship

MR-O

1573

562.86

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Classic National Championship

Division
MR-O

Age
~23.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
144.2

Squat
501.6
-534.6
534.6

534.6

Bench
325.2
336.2

336.2

Deadlift
651.5
677.9
702.2

702.2

GLP
111.76

1
AMP
2022-12-11

CRCL Classic

MR-O

1554.3

555.2

Location

USA-TX

Competition
CRCL Classic

Division
MR-O

Age
~22.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
144.5

Squat
496
518.1
540.1

540.1

Bench
319.7
330.7
341.7

341.7

Deadlift
639.3
672.4
-705.5

672.4

GLP
110.3

1
USAPL
2022-10-08

Washington State Championship

MR-O

1565.3

554.44

Location

USA-WA

Competition
Washington State Championship

Division
MR-O

Age
~22.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
148.8

Weight
146.2

Squat
496
-529.1
534.6

534.6

Bench
325.2
341.7
352.7

352.7

Deadlift
633.8
661.4
677.9

677.9

GLP
110.41

5
USAPL
2022-06-08

Mega Nationals

MR-O

1455

521.19

Location

USA-NV

Competition
Mega Nationals

Division
MR-O

Age
~22.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
148.8

Weight
144

Squat
451.9
485
-507.1

485

Bench
297.6
-319.7
325.2

325.2

Deadlift
589.7
-639.3
644.9

644.9

GLP
103.46

1
USAPL
2022-03-06

Arnold A7 Raw Challenge

MR-O

1510.2

537.8

Location

USA-OH

Competition
Arnold A7 Raw Challenge

Division
MR-O

Age
~22.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
148.8

Weight
145.1

Squat
490.5
512.6
529.1

529.1

Bench
319.7
336.2
347.2

347.2

Deadlift
633.8
-666.9
-666.9

633.8

GLP
106.94

1
USAPL
2021-10-02

Washington State Championship

MR-O

1457.3

526.3

Location

USA-WA

Competition
Washington State Championship

Division
MR-O

Age
~21.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
142.4

Squat
-479.5
485
-507.1

485

Bench
314.2
330.7
-341.7

330.7

Deadlift
622.8
641.5
-661.4

641.5

GLP
104.22

1
USAPL
2021-04-08

Collegiate and Junior Nationals

MR-C

1399.9

506.8

Location

USA-LA

Competition
Collegiate and Junior Nationals

Division
MR-C

Age
~21.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
142

Squat
463
-485
-485

463

Bench
308.6
319.7
-325.2

319.7

Deadlift
589.7
617.3
-641.5

617.3

GLP
100.28

1
USAPL
2020-03-07

Washington State Championship

MR-Jr

1306.2

470.11

Location

USA-WA

Competition
Washington State Championship

Division
MR-Jr

Age
~20.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
143.1

Squat
-440.9
-440.9
440.9

440.9

Bench
292.1
308.6
-319.7

308.6

Deadlift
-556.7
556.7
-600.8

556.7

GLP
93.19

1
USAPL
2019-07-27

Northwest Regionals

MR-O

1267.7

456.23

Location

USA-WA

Competition
Northwest Regionals

Division
MR-O

Age
~19.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
143.1

Squat
424.4
-451.9
-457.5

424.4

Bench
259
286.6
303.1

303.1

Deadlift
-512.6
518.1
540.1

540.1

GLP
90.43

8
USAPL
2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1262.1

451.63

Location

USA-WA

Competition
Raw Nationals

Division
MR-O

Age
~18.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
144.2

Squat
418.9
-440.9
446.4

446.4

Bench
259
275.6
292.1

292.1

Deadlift
496
523.6
-540.1

523.6

GLP
89.68

2
USAPL
2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-T3

1262.1

451.63

Location

USA-WA

Competition
Raw Nationals

Division
MR-T3

Age
~18.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
144.2

Squat
418.9
-440.9
446.4

446.4

Bench
259
275.6
292.1

292.1

Deadlift
496
523.6
-540.1

523.6

GLP
89.68

1
USAPL
2018-02-17

Washington State Championship

MR-T3

1174

423

Location

USA-WA

Competition
Washington State Championship

Division
MR-T3

Age
~18.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
145.5

Weight
142.9

Squat
391.3
407.9
418.9

418.9

Bench
259
-270.1
270.1

270.1

Deadlift
468.5
485
-501.6

485

GLP
83.82

Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023

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The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championship was Brian Le’s 13th-sanctioned powerlifting appearance. He has won nine competitions to date, including National and State titles. Brian has an impressive resume for someone his age, given that he is only 24 years old. Based on his remarkable progress, it’s highly probable that he will continue to achieve more milestones with each new competition he enters.
Brian Le was already one of the most promising powerlifting prospects in the world, but his second-place finish at the 2023 IPF Worlds proves that he will reach the top spot sooner or later. The only man who managed to outperform him this time was the great Tarinidis Panagiotis. However, Brian still set a new World Record and almost beat Panagiotis as well.
Published: 13 June, 2023 | 9:22 AM EDT