Powerlifter Jessica Buettner (76KG) Sets 2 World Records, Repeats as IPF World Champion

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On June 9, 2022, in the course of the Worldwide Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Traditional Powerlifting Championships, 76-kilogram powerlifter Jessica Buettner set two World Data on the squat and bench press. Although she tied Agata Sitko for a World File whole of 585 kilograms, Sitko achieved the mark first so she will get the report. 

As well as, Buettner’s new report deadlift of 261.5 kilograms (576.5 kilos) is the heaviest all-time deadlift by any feminine IPF competitor. The record-breaking deadlift — the place she donned only a lifting belt — helped “The Canadian Forklift” safe her second consecutive IPF World title. 

Right here’s a whole rundown of Buettner’s high stats from her title protection: 

Jessica Buettner (76KG) | 2022 IPF World Traditional Powerlifting Championships Greatest Stats

  • Squat — 218.5 kilograms (481.7 kilos) | IPF World File 
  • Bench Press — 105 kilograms (231.5 kilos)
  • Deadlift — 261.5 kilograms (576.5 kilos) | IPF World File 
  • Whole — 585 kilograms (1,289.7 kilos) 

[Related: Rhianon Lovelace Exceeds Axle Deadlift World Record With 240-Kilogram (528-Pound) Pull]

For a substantial amount of 2022, Buettner made it obvious she needed to make this 12 months among the best aggressive seasons of her profession. The athlete shared consistently impressive progress on her deadlift, exceeding the World Record on a couple of event in strength training.

She first backed her exhausting work up with a dominant, first-place result at the 2022 Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) Nationals in Might. Now she has one other World championship as an additional reward for her efforts.

A Useless Warmth

For a second, Buettner didn’t have a assured championship protection. With fellow 76-kilogram athlete Agata Sitko pushing Buettner to the ultimate spherical of the deadlift, the Canadian competitor wanted to muster up a staggering pull for victory. To win and beat Sitko, Buettner efficiently pulled the brand new World File of 261.5 kilograms (576.5 kilos) — 11.5 kilograms (25.3 kilos) greater than Marte Elverum’s earlier high determine. 

Notably, even within the warmth of a global contest, Sitko sat down after her final deadlift to cheer Buettner on, calling the extra skilled Canadian athlete her “idol.” 

In a brief Instagram reaction post re-sharing her new deadlift report, Buettner saved it quick and candy.

“Reposting the most important deadlift of my complete life from yesterday, I’m nonetheless so hyped about.”

[Related: Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Breaks 3 World Records At 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships]

A Legend Grows 

With the victory within the 2022 IPF Worlds, Buettner has gained seven straight competitions relationship again to 2019 and now has two World Championships to her identify (2021-2022). She can also be the two-time reigning Canadian Nationwide Champion (2021-2022). Plus, along with her two new World Data, she’s the present proprietor of all 4 uncooked Canadian Nationwide Data on the squat, bench press, deadlift, and whole. 

At 27-years-old, Buettner is already one of many extra achieved feminine powerlifters in historical past. On the time of this writing, she doesn’t have one other confirmed prestigious competitors on the horizon. Every time she does compete subsequent, if her previous stellar efficiency says something, it appears doubtless she’ll solely add to her rising legend. 

Featured picture: @theipf on Instagram



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