France has a history of producing many world-class powerlifters. The 2023 FFForce French Junior Nationals, which happened from April 8th to 10th, showcased the sports upcoming talent. As multiple fierce battles raged on, a few unofficial World Records were also observed, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. Most notably, Samantha Eugenie, from the 69-kilogram weight class, won the national title and unofficially broke two IPF Junior World Records.
Samantha Eugenie’s first unofficial IPF Junior World Record came in her favorite event, the deadlift. Samantha opened up with a lift of 210 kilograms (462.9 pounds). She then added an additional 9.5 kilograms (20.9 pounds) for her second attempt, but was not able to complete it. However, Samantha locked out 220.5 kilograms (486.1 pounds) on her final attempt, which is 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds) over the current IPF Junior World Record. The official record is currently held by Peyraud Clara, who deadlifted 218 kilograms (480.6 pounds) at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Combining her results from all three lifts, Samantha Eugenie ended up with a total of 515.5 kilograms (1,136.4 pounds). This is easily her greatest Total in her career and is as such also heavier than the IPF Junior World Record. The record currently stands at 510.5 kilograms (1,125.4 pounds), since Peyraud Clara set it at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Samantha Eugenie weighed in at 67.8 kilograms (149.5 pounds) for the 2023 FFForce Junior Nationals. She set new competition PRs in all four events, having only missed two out of nine attempts.
Squat
167.5 kilograms (369.2 pounds)
177.5 kilograms (391.3 pounds)
185 kilograms (407.8 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
102.5 kilograms (225.9 pounds)
110 kilograms (242.5 pounds) — Competition PR
Unsuccessful — 115.5 kilograms (254.6 pounds)
Deadlift
210 kilograms (462.9 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 219.5 kilograms (483.9 pounds)
220.5 kilograms (486.1 pounds) — Competition PR & Unofficial IPF Junior World Record
Total — 515.5 kilograms (1,136.4 pounds) — Competition PR & Unofficial IPF Junior World Record
This is Samantha Eugenie’s 12th sanctioned competition, but her resume already includes some of the most prestigious titles in the world. She is now a 3x National Junior Champion, 2x Junior IPF World Champion, and a sub-junior EPF European Champion.
Samantha Eugenie’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
402.3
231.5
402.3
1102.3
542.19
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IPF
2022-08-31
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1088
532.31
Location
Turkey
Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.2
Squat
358.3
-380.3
380.3
380.3
Bench
215
226
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
440.9
464.1
476.2
476.2
GLP
108.3
1
FFForce
2022-05-14
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique
Juniors
1102.3
542.19
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137
Squat
369.3
391.3
402.3
402.3
Bench
-209.4
215
226
226
Deadlift
440.9
464.1
474
474
GLP
110.35
5
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
992.1
488.17
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137
Squat
352.7
-369.3
374.8
374.8
Bench
209.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-424.4
396.8
GLP
99.36
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
942.5
466.22
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Squat
308.6
330.7
341.7
341.7
Bench
187.4
198.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
391.3
-396.8
-402.3
391.3
GLP
94.93
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Sub-Juniors
959
477.24
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.5
Squat
330.7
348.3
352.7
352.7
Bench
176.4
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
418.9
-435.4
-435.4
418.9
GLP
97.22
1
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
927
456.71
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.7
Squat
319.7
337.3
342.8
342.8
Bench
181.9
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
363.8
379.2
396.8
396.8
GLP
92.96
2
FFForce
2019-03-16
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
865.3
423.49
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.2
Squat
308.6
-330.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
165.3
-181.9
181.9
181.9
Deadlift
352.7
-374.8
-374.8
352.7
GLP
86.16
1
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Open
385.8
184.2
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Division
Open
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Weight
144
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
385.8
385.8
1
FFForce
2018-11-10
Départemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Sub-Juniors
815.7
402.26
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.5
Squat
286.6
308.6
325.2
325.2
Bench
-137.8
148.8
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
308.6
-336.2
336.2
336.2
GLP
81.89
1
FFForce
2018-10-20
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Sub-Juniors
771.6
365.45
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
145.9
Squat
264.6
286.6
-314.2
286.6
Bench
132.3
143.3
-159.8
143.3
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
74.26
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022
Samantha Eugenie is barely out of her teen years, but she is already establishing herself as one of the greatest in the world. With many years in front of her, she will only continue to get stronger and better, ultimately hoping to become a leading athlete in the open division as well. Currently, Samantha is preparing for the IPF Junior World Championships, which will be her next competition.
