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Natalie Richards (57KG) Sets 512.5-kg (1,129.9-lb) Raw Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Natalie Richards rose onto the elite powerlifting scene near the end of 2022, having put up a Total heavier than 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) for the first time in her career. However, just over half a year has passed since, and Natalie has already improved quite a bit. She displayed her new and improved shape at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, which are taking place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. Despite making her debut, Natalie accumulated a Total of 512.5 kilograms (1,129.9 pounds), setting a new IPF World Record and winning the 57-kilogram weight class.
The previous U57KG IPF World Record holder was Jade Jacob, as the French representative put up a Total of 503.5 kilograms (1,110 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. She set this record just a few months ago and was thus the main favorite for the title at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. However, Natalie Richards outperformed everyone with her impressive performance, including Jade Jacob, who ended up in second place.
Related: Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Natalie Richards’ Full Performance
Weighing in at 55.80 kilograms (123 pounds), Natalie Richards turned out to be one of the lightest athletes among almost 30 competitors in her weight class. Additionally, Natalie did not miss any of her nine attempts, which indicates that each lift was meticulously planned.
Natalie Richards set new competition PRs in all events except the bench press. Moreover, her bench press was exactly equal to her competition PR which she set last year.
Squat
165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
172.5 kilograms (380.3 pounds)
180 kilograms (396.8 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
97.5 kilograms (215 pounds)
105 kilograms (231.5 pounds)
107.5 kilograms (237 pounds)
Deadlift
200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
225 kilograms (496 pounds) — Competition PR
Total — 512.5 kilograms (1,129.9 pounds) — U57KG IPF World Record & Competition PR
Watch all the lifts here:
Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Natalie Richards’ Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
393.5
237
393.5
1105.6
578.84
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
AMP
2023-02-24
Classic National Championship
FR-O
1105.6
578.84
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic National Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.3
Squat
352.7
369.3
385.8
385.8
Bench
215
231.5
-242.5
231.5
Deadlift
436.5
463
488.3
488.3
GLP
118.64
1
AMP
2022-11-05
Power Partners Championships
FR-O
429.9
219.39
Location
USA-TN
Competition
Power Partners Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
129.2
Squat
143.3
143.3
Bench
143.3
143.3
Deadlift
143.3
143.3
GLP
44.81
1
USAPL
2022-10-15
Carolina Primetime
FR-O
1104.5
571.7
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
126.4
Squat
358.3
380.3
393.5
393.5
Bench
203.9
226
237
237
Deadlift
407.9
451.9
474
474
GLP
116.98
DQ
USAPL
2022-06-08
Mega Nationals
FR-O
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Mega Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
127.2
Squat
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
Bench
215
226
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
-463
-463
-474
2
USAPL
2021-12-04
Virginia Pro
FR-Jr
1069.2
561.18
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia Pro
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
123.8
Squat
358.3
369.3
380.3
380.3
Bench
203.9
215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
418.9
451.9
468.5
468.5
GLP
115.07
1
USAPL
2021-06-12
Carolina Primetime
FR-Jr
1036.2
544.14
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.7
Squat
341.7
352.7
369.3
369.3
Bench
198.4
209.4
215
215
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
111.59
1
USAPL
2021-06-12
Carolina Primetime
FR-O
1036.2
544.14
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.7
Squat
341.7
352.7
369.3
369.3
Bench
198.4
209.4
215
215
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
111.59
1
USAPL
2020-12-13
SC State Championship
FR-Jr
970
512.44
Location
USA-SC
Competition
SC State Championship
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
122.6
Squat
330.7
352.7
369.3
369.3
Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4
198.4
Deadlift
363.8
-396.8
402.3
402.3
GLP
105.19
1
USAPL
2020-12-13
SC State Championship
FR-O
970
512.44
Location
USA-SC
Competition
SC State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
122.6
Squat
330.7
352.7
369.3
369.3
Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4
198.4
Deadlift
363.8
-396.8
402.3
402.3
GLP
105.19
1
USAPL
2020-06-20
North Carolina Quailifier
FR-O
865.3
453.35
Location
USA-NC
Competition
North Carolina Quailifier
Division
FR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.1
Squat
314.2
330.7
347.2
347.2
Bench
165.3
176.4
-187.4
176.4
Deadlift
314.2
341.7
-374.8
341.7
GLP
92.93
1
USAPL
2019-11-02
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
771.6
410.84
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
121.1
Squat
281.1
303.1
-314.2
303.1
Bench
154.3
165.3
170.9
170.9
Deadlift
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
GLP
84.45
1
USAPL
2019-11-02
Fall Festival of Power
FR-O
771.6
410.84
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-O
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
121.1
Squat
281.1
303.1
-314.2
303.1
Bench
154.3
165.3
170.9
170.9
Deadlift
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
GLP
84.45
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Natalie Richards had her first sanctioned powerlifting appearance in November of 2019. So, it took her less than four years and 13 sanctioned competitions to become an IPF World Champion and World Record holder. In addition, she achieved a significant milestone by securing her 11th victory at the 2023 IPF Worlds. This remarkable accomplishment is truly impressive, especially when considering that she has only encountered defeat in two competitions throughout her entire career.
With the win at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships Natalie Richards secured a place at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. She has expressed a great desire to appear in this competition on Instagram. So, it is evident that she will be even more motivated for her future endeavors from now on.
Published: 14 June, 2023 | 9:17 AM EDT
Natalie Richards Crushes PR With 385.8-Pound Squat
Natalie Richards continues to set some new personal marks in the gym.
The list of up-and-coming names in powerlifting keeps getting longer and Natalie Richards is one to keep an eye on in 2022. She continues to show that she is a force and that continued on Monday. This is when she shared another PR that she has been working to improve.
Richards shared a video on Instagram of a 385.8-pound squat. This was good enough to take down her previous record and start the year off with a bang.
“Okay based on how 165 moved I did not think I was about to grossly overshoot my single ahaaaaa ?? once I figure out my 45 problems with squat it’ll be fine. It is cool to bust out a random PR mid volume, but also I’m so angry with this grind ? ?Eh, 175/387 @ 58/129 body weight@anchor_power we shall take it for now”
Natalie Richards explains in her caption that she believes there is work to be done. It is not a bad start to hit a new PR despite being unhappy with how the session went. Richards also disclosed that she weighed 129 pounds at the time of the lift.
This is the weight that Richards was while competing during the 2021 USAPL Virginia Pro. At this event, she was able to put on a record-setting performance. She finished as one of the top lifters at the event.
During this training session, Natalie Richards stepped up to the bar with knee sleeves and a lifting belt. This lift came in the middle of her routine. Richards Bega with two sets of three of 320 pounds and finished with two sets of five with 287 pounds. This was an impressive feat and shows that there could be some more big things coming.
Richards has captured four gold medals in her career to this point. The first came during the 2019 USAPL Fall Festival of Power. In 2020, Richards won two during the USAPL North Carolina Qualifier and USAPL SC State Championship. Finally, her most recent came during the 2021 USAPL Carolina Primetime.
It is unknown which competitions Natalie Richards plans to take part in this year but she has already set a new PR in one lift. There could be some more personal records going down soon. This will be before she takes the stage to potentially build on other records she currently holds.
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