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Tamara Walcott Announces World Record Deadlift Attempt After 650-Pound Lift
Tamara Walcott recently completed a lift that would set a new world record.
Tamara Walcott continues to show massive feats of strength during training sessions. This has continued recently as she prepares to hit the stage once again. While deadlifting, Walcott crushed a 295kg (650lb) lift, which is 14 pounds heavier than the official world record in the 90kg category, which she currently holds.
Walcott took to Instagram to share her recent lift and her future plans. There is no doubt that she has what it takes to build on her record and now she just has to do it on an official stage.
“Everyone counted me out in the beginning …. I was not the best but I worked the hardest… I use to be the kid that got picked last based on my looks then end up being a valuable asset!!! Count me out if you want I’m depositing it as fuel !!!!!”
“Stay tune as I work towards Breaking my own ATWR. FOR THE HEAVIEST WOMENS DEAD LIFT IN THE NEXT 8 days …. And just remember silence is d deafening don’t hate appreciate, give it your all and you CAN DO IT TOO JUST LIKE”
Tamara Walcott will compete at The Ghost Clash on Feb. 13. This is where she could load up the bar with the weight needed to set a new mark. This would break the record of 288.5kg (636lb), which she set during the 2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown.
During this event, Walcott completed a 265kg (584.2lb) squat and 165kg (363.8lb) bench press. This was before her record-setting deadlift. Combined, the total was 718.5kg (1,584lb), which was the second heaviest all-time.
Walcott burst onto the scene in 2018 when she competed in her first sanctioned event. Since then, she has made an appearance in seven shows and has six victories. It is unknown what the world record attempt will look like but Walcott will certainly set a new mark. She has a chance and the strength to become the first woman to complete a raw 300kg (661.4lb) deadlift.
Tamara Walcott has become one of the best powerlifters in the women’s division. If she is able to set a new deadlift mark, even reaching 300kg, she will only continue to build her legacy. There will be plenty of eyes on her and her lifts during The Ghost Clash.
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Tamara Walcott Sets Women’s Raw Deadlift World Record of 288.5kg
Tamara Walcott broke the previous record by 1.5 kg.
The 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Showdown in Kansas City, MO saw powerlifters set some big-time marks. There were records smashed, both personal and world. Tamara Walcott is high on the list as she set a new women’s raw deadlift world record of 288.5kg (636lb).
With “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins on the speaker, Walcott stepped up to the bar with nothing but a lifting belt and wrist straps. She performed the lift and from the looks of it, had plenty left in the tank. The world-record lift can be viewed on Walcott’s Instagram page.
Tamara Walcott put on a show during the event. She set a personal record with a 165kg (363lb) bench press. This was in addition to the world-record deadlift and competition-best squat at 265kg (584lb).
Walcott will have some room to improve on her world record. She beat the previous mark of 287kg set by Sara Schiff. Before Schiff, it was Jessica Springer who held the world record of 285.7kg. Walcott’s previous best during competition was set at the 2021 Kern US Open back in April when she lifted 272.5kg.
Walcott took to Instagram to post the lift and share some thoughts on the road she has taken to get to where she is.
“I’m not a natural born athlete ….. powerlifting did not come easy to me!!!! When I started this journey to getting strong back in 2017 … 315lb deadlift was my goal!!!! Today I exceeded expectations not only of myself but so many other people out there !!!!! I hope I made you guys proud! I hope I did y’all well! I hope you know YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!”
Tamara Walcott began competing at events in 2018 at 34 years old. Out of six competitions, she has just one loss and has made an impact on all stages. Walcott competes in the superheavyweight division.
There have been plenty of impressive lifts made by Walcott over the years and that is not going to change. Walcott made this lift look easy and that means there could be some higher numbers in the future.
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