The 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships are taking place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. It did not take long to see the first World Records fall, as Tiffany Chapon put up a record breaking performance on day one. The French representative took part in the 47-kilogram weight class, set a new bench press World Record, and claimed her third consecutive title. So, it was a very successful outing for the 22-year-old Tiffany.
The IPF World Record that Tiffany Chapon set was in the bench press event. She walked confidently onto the stage and locked out 99.5 kilograms (219.4 pounds), thus setting a new record. It was also raw, since the 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships only featured the raw division.
The previous U47KG IPF Bench Press World Record was also held by Tiffany Chapon and it stood at 96 kilograms (211.6 pounds). She set the record at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, in just one year Tiffany managed to further improve the record by 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds).
Tiffany Chapon put up solid performances in other events as well, but the bench press was the only World Record she managed to set. She opened up her performance with a 157.5-kilogram (347.2-pound) squat, and then impressed everyone with her bench. However, she then added a 167.5-kilogram (369.3 pounds) deadlift to secure the title.
In the end, Tiffany Chapon’s Total came out to 424.5 kilograms (935.9 pounds), which is just 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) shy of her last year’s result.
Tiffany Chapon’s Full Performance
Squat: 157.5 kilograms (347.2 pounds)
Bench Press: 99.5 kilograms (219.4 pounds) — U47KG IPF World Record
Deadlift: 167.5 kilograms (369.3 pounds)
Total: 424.5 kilograms (935.9 pounds)
Tiffany Chapon was significantly ahead of her rivals, as Jessica Espinal was the second-place finisher with a Total of 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds). Finishing in third-place was Heather Connor with a Total of 407.5 kilograms (898.4 pounds).
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
815.7
507.15
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
97.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
-304.2
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
181.9
181.9
Deadlift
319.7
-341.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
109.09
2
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
832.2
510.94
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.3
Squat
281.1
292.1
-308.6
292.1
Bench
170.9
181.9
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
319.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
GLP
109.35
1
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Juniors
747.4
475.81
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
94.8
Weight
94.7
Squat
270.1
-286.6
-286.6
270.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
303.1
314.2
323
323
GLP
103.39
1
FFForce
2020-09-12
Silent Worker Meet
Open
617.3
408.93
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Open
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
94.8
Weight
90
Squat
209.4
220.5
226
226
Bench
115.7
126.8
132.3
132.3
Deadlift
248
259
-284.4
259
GLP
90.58
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
This was Tiffany Chapon’s 15th sanctioned powerlifting appearance and her 11th victory. Furthermore, she is now a 3x IPF World Champion and a 3x EPF European Champion. Tiffany also holds a number of Open and Junior World Records.
Tiffany Chapon was once again quite dominant, having easily won the title. In addition, she further improved her own World Record, as well as brought the first gold medal for France at the 2023 IPF Worlds. She will now hope to defend her European Title in a few months as well, which looks like the most realistic outcome currently.
