World Records Shattered at Sheffield
Multiple world records were broken at the Sheffield 2026 powerlifting competition held February 20th. The event showcased elite-level performances that set new benchmarks for strength athletics, though specific lift details have not yet been released.
- A total of 25 world records were shattered at the event, with the total world record falling in 11 of the 16 weight classes. - American powerlifter Austin Perkins, competing in the 74kg class, broke the total world record by an astounding 48.5kg, with a final total of 891.5kg. His performance included a 341kg squat and a 343kg deadlift. - Tiffany Chapon of France, competing in the 47kg class, secured first place among the women by breaking the total world record by 16.5kg with a total of 451.5kg. - The two overall champions, Austin Perkins and Tiffany Chapon, each took home £40,000 in prize money from a total prize pool of £250,000. - Any athlete who broke a world record in the squat, bench press, deadlift, or total received a £5,000 bonus for each record. - Amanda Lawrence of the USA set a new world record in the 84kg class with a 250.5kg squat and a 648kg total. - The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and SBD Apparel announced an extension of their partnership, ensuring the Sheffield event will continue for at least six more years, until 2031. - The competition featured 12 male and 12 female athletes from the classic (unequipped) division, who qualified by totaling at least 95% of the world record in their respective weight classes at the 2025 World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
