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Karlina Tongotea (76KG) Sets 225.5-kg (497.1-lb) Squat World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships

The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships not only witnessed an array of record-breaking moments but also introduced us to some remarkable new talents in the powerlifting arena. One of those was Karlina Tongotea from New Zealand, who competed in the raw 76-kilogram weight class. Despite making her debut in one of the biggest competitions currently, Karlina outperformed some huge names to win the title. In addition, she also set a Squat IPF World Record.
Going into the competition, last year’s champion ,Jessica Buettner, and Agata Sitko were the favorites for many fans. However, Karlina Tongotea put up a perfect performance to break through to the top spot, even putting a cherry on top with a World Record.
Karlina Tongotea set a new IPF World Record with a 225.5-kilogram (497.1-pound) squat that she achieved on her third attempt. This was heavier than the previous World Record, which was also in her possession, by 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds). Karlina set the old record just a few months ago by squatting 223.5 kilograms (492.7 pounds) at 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the lift here:

Related: Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Scores 285.5-kg (629.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Karlina Tongotea’s Full Performance
Karlina Tongotea weighed in at 75.65 kilograms (166.8 pounds) for the 2023 IPF Worlds, which was obviously the perfect bodyweight for her. She completed all nine attempts successfully, which was a necessity for her since her rivals could have taken the lead if she messed up at any point. However, Karlina gave credit to those who pushed her to the limit during the competition.
Squat

215 kilograms (474 pounds)
222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
225.5 kilograms (497.1 pounds) — U76KG IPF World Record

Bench Press

115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
120 kilograms (264.5 pounds)
122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds)

Deadlift

235 kilograms (518.1 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
245 kilograms (540.1 pounds)

Total — 593 kilograms (1,307.3 pounds)
“I am so proud of how I executed this competition, in a category full of world-class athletes, with extremely impressive resumes.”
Watch all the lifts here:

Related: Powerlifter Zac Meyers (140KG) Sets 1,077.5-kg (2,375.5-lb) Raw Total All-Time World Record Previously Held By Larry Wheels
Karlina Tongotea’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots

Raw
492.7
273.4
492.7
1322.8
583.36

Competition Results

Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots

9
IPF
2023-03-25

Sheffield Powerlifting Championships

Open

1308.4

576.04

Location

UK

Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships

Division
Open

Age
~30.5

Equipment
Raw

Weight
166.4

Squat
474
492.7
-511.5

492.7

Bench
253.5
264.6
-275.6

264.6

Deadlift
529.1
551.2
-567.7

551.2

GLP
117.38

1
CommonwealthPF
2022-11-28

Commonwealth Championships

Open

1322.8

583.36

Location

New Zealand

Competition
Commonwealth Championships

Division
Open

Age
30

Equipment
Raw

Class
167.6

Weight
165.9

Squat
463
482.8
491.6

491.6

Bench
259
269
-277.8

269

Deadlift
530.2
546.7
562.2

562.2

GLP
118.85

1
NZPF
2022-08-01

New Zealand Championships

Open

1300.7

573.04

Location

New Zealand-MWT

Competition
New Zealand Championships

Division
Open

Age
~29.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
167.6

Weight
166.2

Squat
451.9
476.2
-485

476.2

Bench
264.6
-273.4
273.4

273.4

Deadlift
530.2
551.2
-573.2

551.2

GLP
116.76

1
NZPF
2022-03-26

Auckland Powerlifting Championships

Open

1283.1

565.66

Location

New Zealand-AKL

Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships

Division
Open

Age
~29.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
167.6

Weight
166

Squat
446.4
465.2
474

474

Bench
253.5
266.8
-275.6

266.8

Deadlift
504.9
524.7
542.3

542.3

GLP
115.25

1
WP-NZ
2021-06-05

North Island Championships

Open

1219.2

551.83

Location

New Zealand-WGN

Competition
North Island Championships

Division
Open

Age
~28.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
158.1

Squat
421.1
440.9
-447.5

440.9

Bench
242.5
255.7
260.1

260.1

Deadlift
496
-518.1
518.1

518.1

GLP
112.22

1
WP
2021-01-30

Oceania Championships

Open

1175.1

531.46

Location

Australia

Competition
Oceania Championships

Division
Open

Age
~28.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
158.3

Squat
396.8
418.9
-440.9

418.9

Bench
227.1
242.5
253.5

253.5

Deadlift
463
485
502.7

502.7

GLP
108.09

1
WP-NZ
2020-07-18

North Island Championships

Open

1155.2

511.81

Location

New Zealand-AKL

Competition
North Island Championships

Division
Open

Age
~27.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
185.2

Weight
164.5

Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9

407.9

Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7

246.9

Deadlift
463
485
500.4

500.4

GLP
104.23

1
WP
2020-07-08

Pacific Invitational

Open

1155.2

511.81

Location

Australia-VIC

Competition
Pacific Invitational

Division
Open

Age
~27.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
185.2

Weight
164.5

Squat
383.6
401.2
407.9

407.9

Bench
231.5
246.9
-255.7

246.9

Deadlift
463
485
500.4

500.4

GLP
104.23

1
WP
2019-10-03

World Championships

Open

1075.9

493.89

Location

Canada-AB

Competition
World Championships

Division
Open

Age
27

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
154.1

Squat
363.8
374.8
381.4

381.4

Bench
200.6
211.6
220.5

220.5

Deadlift
436.5
467.4
474

474

GLP
100.38

1
WP-NZ
2019-07-26

National Championships

Open

1047.2

489.34

Location

New Zealand-CAN

Competition
National Championships

Division
Open

Age
~26.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
149.4

Squat
348.3
359.4
368.2

368.2

Bench
189.6
205
-220.5

205

Deadlift
429.9
451.9
474

474

GLP
99.43

DQ
WP
2019-04-12

Pacific Challenge

Open

Location

Australia-NSW

Competition
Pacific Challenge

Division
Open

Age
~26.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
141.1

Weight
140.4

Squat
330.7
332.9
348.3

348.3

Bench
-187.4
-187.4
-187.4

Deadlift
401.2
429.9
-451.9

429.9

1
WP
2018-12-14

Oceania Championships

Open

964.5

467.84

Location

Australia-QLD

Competition
Oceania Championships

Division
Open

Age
26

Equipment
Raw

Class
141.1

Weight
140.2

Squat
303.1
330.7
341.7

341.7

Bench
187.4
-203.9
203.9

203.9

Deadlift
385.8
418.9
-451.9

418.9

GLP
95.14

2
NZPF
2018-08-23

New Zealand Powerlifting Championships

Open

987.7

458.4

Location

New Zealand-NTL

Competition
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships

Division
Open

Age
~25.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
151.1

Squat
319.7
336.2
347.2

347.2

Bench
165.3
181.9
198.4

198.4

Deadlift
374.8
407.9
442

442

GLP
93.15

1
NZPF
2018-06-02

North Island Championships

Open

925.9

426.44

Location

New Zealand-AKL

Competition
North Island Championships

Division
Open

Age
~25.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
153.2

Squat
297.6
319.7
330.7

330.7

Bench
165.3
176.4
187.4

187.4

Deadlift
385.8
407.9
-424.4

407.9

GLP
86.67

2
NZPF
2018-04-08

Auckland Powerlifting Championships

Open

887.4

410.35

Location

New Zealand-AKL

Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships

Division
Open

Age
~25.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
152.1

Squat
308.6
325.2
-336.2

325.2

Bench
154.3
165.3
176.4

176.4

Deadlift
352.7
374.8
385.8

385.8

GLP
83.39

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

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Karlina Tongotea has taken part in 16 sanctioned powerlifting competitions so far and won 12 of them. So far, her greatest success has been at the 2023 IPF Worlds, where she won the gold medal and set a new world record. However, Karlina is also accomplished in other areas of life, as she is a family doctor by profession. She has found a perfect balance, which enables her to perform well in both powerlifting and being a doctor.
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Published: 21 June, 2023 | 2:06 PM EDT