Tag: Carl Johansson
22-YO Carl Johansson (74KG) Sets 328-kg (723.1-lb) Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
The first major upset at the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships happened in the men’s 74-kilogram weight class. Coming into the competition, the 3x IPF World Champion Taylor Atwood was the biggest favorite once again. However, the 22-year-old Carl Johansson surprised everyone and dethroned one of the greatest powerlifters in history. In addition, Carl also set a new 328-kilogram (723.1 pounds) raw Deadlift IPF Open World Record.
Carl Johansson broke a deadlift record that stood for six years as Kjell Egil Bakkelund pulled 322 kilograms (709.9 pounds) at the 2017 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. In addition, seeing how Carl is a Junior powerlifter due to his age, breaking World Records in the Open age class made him very emotional. Numerous other elite powerlifters were also impressed by Carl’s achievement, as Jesus Olivares, Jonathan Cayco, and Russel Orhii were just some of the names that praised the young athlete.
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Related: Brian Le (66KG) Scores 300.5-kg (662.5-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Carl Johansson’s Full Performance
Carl Johansson was actually tied for first place with Monigatti Timothy since both had the same Total. However, Carl won on a tie-breaker due to his bodyweight being lower than Monigatti. Carl weighed in at 73.65 kilograms (162.4 pounds), while Monigatti came in 0.20 kilograms (0.44 pounds) heavier.
As for Carl Johansson’s performance, he successfully completed all nine of his attempts, setting new competition PRs in all events. In addition, Carl also set new Deadlift & Total IPF Junior World Records.
Squat
252.5 kilograms (556.7 pounds)
262.5 kilograms (578.7 pounds)
267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
177.5 kilograms (391.3 pounds)
182.5 kilograms (402.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Deadlift
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
320 kilograms (705.5 pounds)
328 kilograms (723.1 pounds) — Open & Junior IPF World Record
Total — 778 kilograms (1,715.2 pounds) — Junior World Record
Related: Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Carl Johansson’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
575.4
391.3
575.4
1663.4
546.96
Single-ply
463
319.7
463
1300.7
415.17
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
SSF
2023-02-02
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Open
1663.4
546.96
Location
Sweden
Competition
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.7
Squat
575.4
Bench
391.3
Deadlift
696.7
GLP
110.92
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1611.6
531.38
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Squat
518.1
545.6
556.7
556.7
Bench
352.7
369.3
374.8
374.8
Deadlift
595.2
617.3
680.1
680.1
GLP
107.7
1
IPF
2022-08-31
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1581.8
521.29
Location
Turkey
Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.1
Squat
512.6
540.1
551.2
551.2
Bench
347.2
358.3
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
622.8
650.4
661.4
661.4
GLP
105.67
1
SSF
2022-08-29
VM Junior Klassisk Styrkelyft
Juniors
1581.8
521.29
Location
Sweden
Competition
VM Junior Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.1
Squat
551.2
Bench
369.3
Deadlift
661.4
GLP
105.67
3
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1548.7
512.17
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.3
Squat
507.1
534.6
-545.6
534.6
Bench
341.7
352.7
358.3
358.3
Deadlift
589.7
622.8
655.9
655.9
GLP
103.75
1
SSF
2020-09-05
Serie 3 Kungsbacka
Open
1482.6
486.87
Location
Sweden
Competition
Serie 3 Kungsbacka
Division
Open
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
163
Squat
485
501.6
-518.1
501.6
Bench
336.2
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
573.2
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
98.76
1
SSF
2020-02-14
Junior SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Juniors
1422
471.14
Location
Sweden
Competition
Junior SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Juniors
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.8
Squat
507.1
Bench
319.7
Deadlift
595.2
GLP
95.4
1
SSF
2019-09-07
DM Klassisk Bänkpress VGSF
Open
336.2
111.29
Location
Sweden
Competition
DM Klassisk Bänkpress VGSF
Division
Open
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161
Bench
336.2
GLP
81.89
4
SSF
2019-06-27
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Open
1344.8
446.19
Location
Sweden
Competition
SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Open
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
160.5
Squat
485
Bench
330.7
Deadlift
529.1
GLP
90.32
4
SSF
2019-04-27
U/J/V-SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Juniors
1411
451.62
Location
Sweden
Competition
U/J/V-SM Klassisk Styrkelyft
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
169.8
Squat
496
Bench
330.7
Deadlift
584.2
GLP
92.05
1
SSF
2018-11-16
DM KL SL VGSF
Juniors
1300.7
415.17
Location
Sweden
Competition
DM KL SL VGSF
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
183
Weight
170.5
Squat
463
Bench
319.7
Deadlift
518.1
GLP
71.09
1
SSF
2018-09-08
DM i Klassisk Bänkpress Västra Götaland SDF
Sub-Juniors
325.2
104.29
Location
Sweden
Competition
DM i Klassisk Bänkpress Västra Götaland SDF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
169.2
Bench
325.2
GLP
77.16
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Carl Johansson has now taken part in a total of 13 sanctioned competitions and won 10 of them. The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships marked his biggest victory so far. However, he tasted success beforehand as well, having won the IPF Junior World and EPF Junior European Championships in 2022.
Every feat of strength has something that makes it unique and special which is the case with Carl Johansson’s victory at the 2023 IPF Worlds. He had the satisfaction of setting a new World Record, but also beating Taylor Atwood which not many athletes have experienced. In addition, seeing how Carl is just 22-years-old, it is clear that he will become a staple in the powerlifting community for many years to come.
Published: 14 June, 2023 | 2:24 PM EDT