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Tiffany Chapon, or ‘Turbo Tiff’ as many call her, has extended her dominance in the 47-kilogram weight class at the recent 2024 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. The competition took place on February 10th, and gathered 24 elite powerlifters in total. However, Tiffany was one that exceeded expectations, having set three new U47KG IPF World Records.
Squat
Tiffany Chapon opened up her squat session at 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds), which was slightly below the record. So, despite being the first lifter to walk out on the platform, Tiffany was already making it clear that World Records were going to fall.
It did not take long for Tiffany Chapon to outperform the IPF World Record, as she loaded 161.5 kilograms (356 pounds) for her second attempt. After some struggle, Tiffany managed to complete the lift and get validation from the judges. Chapon hoped to push the record a bit further on her final attempt, but 162.5 kilograms (358.3 pounds) proved to be a bit too much for her.
155 kilograms (341.7 pounds)
161.5 kilograms (356 pounds) — U47KG IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 162.5 kilograms (358.3 pounds)
*The old U47KG IPF World Record Squat belonged to Tiffany Chapon as well. It stood at 161 kilograms (354.9 pounds), which she set at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
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Similar to the squats, Tiffany Chapon had successfully performed her first two bench press attempts and then failed her third. However, her second attempt at 100 kilograms (220.5 pounds) was once again good enough to set a new U47KG IPF World Record.
Having weighed in at 46.7 kilograms (103 pounds) on the competition day, Tiffany Chapon’s 100-kilogram (220.5-pound) bench came out to over 2x her bodyweight. Moreover, that proved to be her limit at the moment, as she added 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) for her final attempt, but couldn’t get the barbell off her chest.
95 kilograms (209.4 pounds)
100 kilograms (220.5 pounds) — U47KG IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 101 kilograms (222.7 pounds)
*The previous U47KG IPF World Record Squat belonged to Tiffany Chapon as well. It stood at 99.5 kilograms (219.4 pounds), which she set at the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Despite setting two new World Records on the squat and bench press, Tiffany Chapon had even more on her mind. After all, she received £5,000 for each record that she broke.
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So, although the deadlift record was too far for her to reach, Tiffany Chapon decided to chase the U47KG Total IPF World Record. Having performed well on all events, Tiffany was well on track to set a new Total mark as well. The only thing she needed was a decent deadlift.
Tiffany Chapon exceeded the Total World Record on her second deadlift attempt already, but still decided to take it up a notch on her final lift of the day. So, she ultimately pulled 170 kilograms (375.8 pounds) from the ground, which secured her a Total of 431.5 kilograms (951.3 pounds), which was 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) over the record.
160 kilograms (352.7 pounds)
167.5 kilograms (369.3 pounds)
170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
Total — 431.5 kilograms (951.3 pounds) — U47KG IPF World Record
*Tiffany Chapon held the previous U47 IPF Total World Record of 428.5 kilograms (944.7 pounds) and set it at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
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
20
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
20
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: August 17, 2023
Tiffany Chapon has now taken part in 18 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and won 13 of them. The French powerlifter is also ruling the 47-kilogram weight class currently, as she holds three IPF World Records in the division. She has achieved all of this at a very early age. Certainly, Tiffany is poised to further enhance the records in the near future.
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