At only 20-years-old, Agata Sitko is one of the greatest powerlifting athletes in the world, especially in the bench press event. Competing in the stacked 76-kilogram weight class, Agata managed to impress everyone at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. Having hoped to improve on her second-place finish from last year, Agata brought her best to the platform. She had an identical placement, finishing second once again, but Agata also put up a record-breaking outing in the bench press event.
Agata Sitko opened up with a 145-kilogram (319.7 pounds) bench press and made it look smooth like butter. So, she made a massive jump to 153 kilograms (337.3 pounds) for her second attempt. She was once again successful, so this marked a new IPF Raw World Record. Agata also tried to lift heavier on her third attempt, but was unsuccessful in further advancing the mark.
With this lift, Agata Sitko set new World Records in both the Junior and Open age classes. Both of the records were in her possession beforehand as well, having bench pressed 146 kilograms (321.9 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
The Bench Press was Agata Sitko’s only Open IPF World Record, but she set an additional two Junior IPF World Records. Those came in the Deadlift and Total events. However, even with all of this, Agata was unable to secure the title in the 76-kilogram weight class.
Contrary to what was predicted going into the competition, neither Jessica Buettner nor Agata Sitko won the 76-kilogram weight class. Instead, Tongotea Karlina of New Zealand won the title after a masterclass across all three events.
Squat
190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
Bench Press
145 kilograms (319.7 pounds)
153 kilograms (337.3 pounds) — U76KG Open & Junior IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 156 kilograms (343.9 pounds)
Deadlift
220 kilograms (485 pounds)
230 kilograms (507.1 pounds)
240 kilograms (529.1 pounds) — U76KG Junior IPF World Record
Total — 590.5 kilograms (1,301.8 pounds) — U76KG Junior IPF World Record
Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Seniorki
1251.1
549.28
Location
Poland
Competition
Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Seniorki
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
167.3
Squat
413.4
-424.4
424.4
424.4
Bench
286.6
303.1
319.7
319.7
Deadlift
485
507.1
507.1
GLP
111.96
1
EPF
2022-05-03
European Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1553.2
672.78
Location
Czechia
Competition
European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
185.2
Weight
171.7
Squat
-584.2
584.2
-606.3
584.2
Bench
-396.8
396.8
414.5
414.5
Deadlift
518.1
540.1
554.5
554.5
GLP
114.33
1
PZKFiTS
2022-03-11
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 20
1244.5
546.37
Location
Poland
Competition
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 20
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
167.3
Squat
396.8
413.4
424.4
424.4
Bench
297.6
308.6
317.5
317.5
Deadlift
463
-485
502.7
502.7
GLP
111.36
1
PZKFiTS
2022-03-11
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Seniorki
1244.5
546.37
Location
Poland
Competition
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Seniorki
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
167.3
Squat
396.8
413.4
424.4
424.4
Bench
297.6
308.6
317.5
317.5
Deadlift
463
-485
502.7
502.7
GLP
111.36
1
IPF
2021-11-08
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1433
628.91
Location
Norway
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
167.4
Squat
-529.1
529.1
-551.2
529.1
Bench
369.3
385.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
474
496
507.1
507.1
GLP
106.68
2
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1103.4
485.23
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166.8
Squat
380.3
-402.3
-402.3
380.3
Bench
264.6
276.7
-283.3
276.7
Deadlift
-418.9
418.9
446.4
446.4
GLP
98.89
2
IPF
2021-08-23
World Juniors Sub-Juniors & Masters Championships
Juniors
1384.5
607.63
Location
Romania
Competition
World Juniors Sub-Juniors & Masters Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
167.4
Squat
474
-507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
363.8
374.8
385.8
385.8
Deadlift
463
480.6
-513.7
480.6
GLP
103.07
1
EPF
2021-08-03
European Open Juniors & Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1300.7
576.4
Location
Czechia
Competition
European Open Juniors & Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
164.4
Squat
440.9
463
-496
463
Bench
363.8
-381.4
-381.4
363.8
Deadlift
440.9
474
-496
474
GLP
97.65
1
PZKFiTS
2021-05-30
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 20
1108.9
487.86
Location
Poland
Competition
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 20
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
166.7
Squat
374.8
391.3
-403.4
391.3
Bench
264.6
-276.7
276.7
276.7
Deadlift
-429.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
GLP
99.42
1
PZKFiTS
2021-05-30
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Seniorki
1108.9
487.86
Location
Poland
Competition
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Seniorki
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166.7
Squat
374.8
391.3
-403.4
391.3
Bench
264.6
-276.7
276.7
276.7
Deadlift
-429.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
GLP
99.42
2
PZKFiTS
2020-09-04
Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Seniorki
959
438.15
Location
Poland
Competition
Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Seniorki
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
155.4
Squat
341.7
363.8
-369.3
363.8
Bench
220.5
-237
-237
220.5
Deadlift
352.7
-374.8
374.8
374.8
GLP
89.07
1
PZKFiTS
2019-10-20
Puchar Polski w Wyciskaniu Leżąc Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 18
145.5
65.66
Location
Poland
Competition
Puchar Polski w Wyciskaniu Leżąc Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 18
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
159
Bench
126.8
143.3
145.5
145.5
GLP
51.67
2
PZKFiTS
2019-09-07
Polish Classic Powerlifting Cup
Juniorki do lat 18
777.1
357.33
Location
Poland
Competition
Polish Classic Powerlifting Cup
Division
Juniorki do lat 18
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
153.7
Squat
-286.6
286.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
-181.9
176.4
Deadlift
286.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
GLP
72.62
5
PZKFiTS
2019-09-07
Polish Classic Powerlifting Cup
Seniorki
777.1
357.33
Location
Poland
Competition
Polish Classic Powerlifting Cup
Division
Seniorki
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
153.7
Squat
-286.6
286.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
-181.9
176.4
Deadlift
286.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
GLP
72.62
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Agata Sitko loves to compete and is currently one of the most active powerlifters in the world. So, in less than four years of competing, Agata has accumulated 21 sanctioned appearances. She has also won 13 competitions, including the EPF European Championships, IPF World Games, and more.
Having barely grown out of her teen years, Agata Sitko is still extremely young. So, with time being on her side, she looks to be one of the greatest powerlifters in history. She is already admired by masses around the world, especially when it comes to her incredible bench press prowess.
