Tamara Walcott broke the previous record by 1.5 kg.
The 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Showdown in Kansas City, MO saw powerlifters set some big-time marks. There were records smashed, both personal and world. Tamara Walcott is high on the list as she set a new women’s raw deadlift world record of 288.5kg (636lb).
With “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins on the speaker, Walcott stepped up to the bar with nothing but a lifting belt and wrist straps. She performed the lift and from the looks of it, had plenty left in the tank. The world-record lift can be viewed on Walcott’s Instagram page.
Tamara Walcott put on a show during the event. She set a personal record with a 165kg (363lb) bench press. This was in addition to the world-record deadlift and competition-best squat at 265kg (584lb).
Walcott will have some room to improve on her world record. She beat the previous mark of 287kg set by Sara Schiff. Before Schiff, it was Jessica Springer who held the world record of 285.7kg. Walcott’s previous best during competition was set at the 2021 Kern US Open back in April when she lifted 272.5kg.
Walcott took to Instagram to post the lift and share some thoughts on the road she has taken to get to where she is.
“I’m not a natural born athlete ….. powerlifting did not come easy to me!!!! When I started this journey to getting strong back in 2017 … 315lb deadlift was my goal!!!! Today I exceeded expectations not only of myself but so many other people out there !!!!! I hope I made you guys proud! I hope I did y’all well! I hope you know YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!”
Tamara Walcott began competing at events in 2018 at 34 years old. Out of six competitions, she has just one loss and has made an impact on all stages. Walcott competes in the superheavyweight division.
There have been plenty of impressive lifts made by Walcott over the years and that is not going to change. Walcott made this lift look easy and that means there could be some higher numbers in the future.
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