Brian Le (66KG) Scores 300.5-kg (662.5-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Muscle Insider

1 year ago

Although Tiffany Chapon and Heather Connor were the first to break records at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, Brian Le has now opened up the gates for the men. Competing on the second day of the competition in Valletta, Malta, Brian wowed everyone watching. His debut at the IPF Worlds also got a bit more special when he set a new U66KG Raw Deadlift IPF World Record of 300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds).

Brian Le deadlifted 300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds) on his first attempt. He then tried to further advance the record with his remaining two attempts, but both were unsuccessful. However, his first attempt was good enough to become an IPF World Record in the 66-kilogram weight class.

Hassan El Belghiti previously held the U66KG Raw Deadlift IPF World Record, having pulled 297.5 kilograms (655.9 pounds) at the 2018 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, having broken the record, Brian Le is the first man in the 66-kilogram weight class to deadlift over the 300-kilogram (661.4-pound) mark.

Watch the lift here:

Brian Le’s Full Performance

Brian Le weighed in at 65.25 kilograms (143.9 pounds) for the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. He then went on to miss one squat and bench press attempt, as well as two deadlift attempts. So, it is clear that he aimed to lift heavier in all three events. However, he still managed to claim a silver medal for his second-place finish overall.

Squat

230 kilograms (507.1 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)

Bench Press

147.5 kilograms (325.2 pounds)
152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds)

Deadlift

300.5 kilograms (662.5 pounds) — U66KG IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 312.5 kilograms (688.9 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 312.5 kilograms (688.9 pounds)

Total — 695.5 kilograms (1,533 pounds)

Watch all of Brian’s lifts here:

Brian Le’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip	Squat	Bench	Deadlift	Total	Dots
Raw	540.1	352.7	540.1	1573	562.86

Competition Results

Place

Fed

Date

Competition

Division

Total

Dots

AMP

2023-02-24

Classic National Championship

MR-O

1573

562.86

Location	USA-TX
Competition	Classic National Championship
Division	MR-O
Age	~23.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	144.2
Squat	501.6	-534.6	534.6	534.6
Bench	325.2	336.2		336.2
Deadlift	651.5	677.9	702.2	702.2
GLP	111.76

AMP

2022-12-11

CRCL Classic

MR-O

1554.3

555.2

USAPL

2022-10-08

Washington State Championship

MR-O

1565.3

554.44

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-O
Age	~22.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	148.8
Weight	146.2
Squat	496	-529.1	534.6	534.6
Bench	325.2	341.7	352.7	352.7
Deadlift	633.8	661.4	677.9	677.9
GLP	110.41

USAPL

2022-06-08

Mega Nationals

MR-O

1455

521.19

USAPL

2022-03-06

Arnold A7 Raw Challenge

MR-O

1510.2

537.8

Location	USA-OH
Competition	Arnold A7 Raw Challenge
Division	MR-O
Age	~22.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	148.8
Weight	145.1
Squat	490.5	512.6	529.1	529.1
Bench	319.7	336.2	347.2	347.2
Deadlift	633.8	-666.9	-666.9	633.8
GLP	106.94

USAPL

2021-10-02

Washington State Championship

MR-O

1457.3

526.3

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-O
Age	~21.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	142.4
Squat	-479.5	485	-507.1	485
Bench	314.2	330.7	-341.7	330.7
Deadlift	622.8	641.5	-661.4	641.5
GLP	104.22

USAPL

2021-04-08

Collegiate and Junior Nationals

MR-C

1399.9

506.8

Location	USA-LA
Competition	Collegiate and Junior Nationals
Division	MR-C
Age	~21.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	142
Squat	463	-485	-485	463
Bench	308.6	319.7	-325.2	319.7
Deadlift	589.7	617.3	-641.5	617.3
GLP	100.28

USAPL

2020-03-07

Washington State Championship

MR-Jr

1306.2

470.11

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-Jr
Age	~20.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	143.1
Squat	-440.9	-440.9	440.9	440.9
Bench	292.1	308.6	-319.7	308.6
Deadlift	-556.7	556.7	-600.8	556.7
GLP	93.19

USAPL

2019-07-27

Northwest Regionals

MR-O

1267.7

456.23

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Northwest Regionals
Division	MR-O
Age	~19.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	143.1
Squat	424.4	-451.9	-457.5	424.4
Bench	259	286.6	303.1	303.1
Deadlift	-512.6	518.1	540.1	540.1
GLP	90.43

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1262.1

451.63

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-T3

1262.1

451.63

USAPL

2018-02-17

Washington State Championship

MR-T3

1174

423

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-T3
Age	~18.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	142.9
Squat	391.3	407.9	418.9	418.9
Bench	259	-270.1	270.1	270.1
Deadlift	468.5	485	-501.6	485
GLP	83.82

Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023

The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championship was Brian Le’s 13th-sanctioned powerlifting appearance. He has won nine competitions to date, including National and State titles. Brian has an impressive resume for someone his age, given that he is only 24 years old. Based on his remarkable progress, it’s highly probable that he will continue to achieve more milestones with each new competition he enters.

Brian Le was already one of the most promising powerlifting prospects in the world, but his second-place finish at the 2023 IPF Worlds proves that he will reach the top spot sooner or later. The only man who managed to outperform him this time was the great Tarinidis Panagiotis. However, Brian still set a new World Record and almost beat Panagiotis as well.