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Sanchez Dillon is a British powerlifter who has made some tremendous improvements in his deadlifts, as seen at the 2024 IPF Arnold UK. The competition took place on March 15-17 in Birmingham, and saw multiple records fall. Sanchez Dillon made sure to claim one, managing to pull 391 kilograms (862 pounds) for the U105KG IPF Raw Deadlift World Record.
Sanchez Dillon’s opening deadlift was far from the World Record, as he decided to lift 355 kilograms (782.6 pounds) on his first attempt. So, despite making the lift look extremely easy, no one could have predicted what he would achieve just minutes later.
In turn, Sanchez Dillon made a humongous 36-kilogram (79.4-pound) jump for his second attempt, meaning that the weight came out to 391 kilograms (862 pounds). So, he put on a lifting belt and some chalk, determined to finally get his name on the World Records list. Surprisingly, Sanchez did not display almost any struggle, despite the fact that it was heavier than what any U105KG powerlifter had deadlifted before in history.
In addition, everyone was left shocked to hear that Sanchez Dillon announced a 411-kilogram (906.1-pound) deadlift for his third attempt. That would not only demolish the record in his division, but would also be the heaviest deadlift ever performed in the IPF, even above Jesus Olivares’ greatest pull. Sanchez came extremely close, pulling the barbell above his knees. However, his grip gave out before he could reach the lockout.
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*Krzysztof Wierzbicki held the former U105KG IPF Raw Deadlift World Record of 390.5 kilograms (860.9 pounds), which he set at the 2018 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Sanchez Dillon made tremendous progress in the four months since his last competition, as evident by the fact that he set new Competition PRs in all events at the 2024 IPF Arnold UK. So, if he continues improving at this rate, Sanchez will be one of the most prominent athletes in the 105-kilogram weight class.
Squat
270 kilograms (595.2 pounds)
285 kilograms (628.3 pounds)
295 kilograms (650.4 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
187.5 kilograms (413.4 pounds) — Competition PR
Deadlift
355 kilograms (782.6 pounds)
391 kilograms (862 pounds) — U105KG IPF World Record & Competition PR
Unsuccessful — 411 kilograms (906.1 pounds)
Total — 873.5 kilograms (1,925.7 pounds) — Competition PR
SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships
MR-O
1,923.5
528.25
Competition
SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
MR-O
Location
England
Age
37
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.3
Squat
628.3
661.4
-683.4
661.4
Bench
380.3
385.8
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
793.7
859.8
-953.5
859.8
7
IPF
Jun 7, 2025
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,912.5
524.81
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.7
Squat
606.3
-639.3
639.3
639.3
Bench
385.8
407.9
-413.4
407.9
Deadlift
793.7
865.3
-907.2
865.3
1
EPA
May 17, 2025
ST Team Competition
MR-O
892.9
242.16
Competition
ST Team Competition
Division
MR-O
Location
England-SW
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Weight
236.6
Deadlift
771.6
848.8
892.9
892.9
4
BP
Feb 15, 2025
British Classic Bench Press Championships
MR-O
424.4
114.69
Competition
British Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
MR-O
Location
UK
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
238.8
Bench
396.8
424.4
-440.9
424.4
1
BP
Nov 20, 2024
British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships
MR-O
1,945.6
533.88
Competition
British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
MR-O
Location
England
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.7
Squat
606.3
650.4
672.4
672.4
Bench
374.8
396.8
413.4
413.4
Deadlift
-815.7
859.8
-900.6
859.8
5
IPF
Jun 14, 2024
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,912.5
524.81
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.7
Squat
595.2
628.3
-650.4
628.3
Bench
363.8
385.8
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
793.7
843.3
881.8
881.8
5
IPF
Mar 14, 2024
Arnold Sports Festival UK
Open
1,925.7
528.96
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival UK
Division
Open
Location
UK
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Weight
229.2
Squat
595.2
628.3
650.4
650.4
Bench
374.8
396.8
413.4
413.4
Deadlift
782.6
862.0
-906.1
862.0
1
BP
Nov 25, 2023
British Selections Competition
MR-O
1,896.0
518.66
Competition
British Selections Competition
Division
MR-O
Location
England-NW
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
231.5
Squat
573.2
606.3
639.3
639.3
Bench
374.8
-396.8
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
749.6
821.2
854.3
854.3
1
EPF
Sep 7, 2023
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,786.8
490.62
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Iceland
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.4
Squat
-562.2
562.2
-600.8
562.2
Bench
374.8
391.3
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
738.5
793.7
822.3
822.3
2
BP
Mar 15, 2023
Eleiko British Open Classic Championships
MR-O
1,780.2
488.51
Competition
Eleiko British Open Classic Championships
Division
MR-O
Location
UK
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.7
Squat
573.2
-578.7
595.2
595.2
Bench
374.8
-385.8
385.8
385.8
Deadlift
727.5
-782.6
799.2
799.2
1
EPA
Jul 16, 2022
ST Summer Showdown
MR-O
1,708.6
470.62
Competition
ST Summer Showdown
Division
MR-O
Location
England
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
227.6
Squat
562.2
-595.2
-595.2
562.2
Bench
374.8
385.8
-402.3
385.8
Deadlift
716.5
760.6
-804.7
760.6
5
BP
Mar 11, 2022
British Classic Men's Championships
MR-O
1,752.7
480.39
Competition
British Classic Men's Championships
Division
MR-O
Location
England
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230.4
Squat
-540.1
540.1
573.2
573.2
Bench
369.3
385.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
716.5
749.6
782.6
782.6
1
EPA
Nov 20, 2021
West Midlands Winter Championships
MR-O
1,620.4
444.48
Competition
West Midlands Winter Championships
Division
MR-O
Location
England
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.9
Squat
-496.0
496.0
529.1
529.1
Bench
358.3
374.8
-385.8
374.8
Deadlift
661.4
700.0
716.5
716.5
1
EPA
Aug 6, 2021
West Midlands Summer Championships
MR-O
1,510.2
416.05
Competition
West Midlands Summer Championships
Division
MR-O
Location
England
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
227.5
Squat
-474.0
474.0
496.0
496.0
Bench
-341.7
341.7
-374.8
341.7
Deadlift
606.3
639.3
672.4
672.4
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.
Sanchez Dillon made his debut in powerlifting just three years ago, but has now already achieved what many don’t in decades of competing. Since then, he has managed to accumulate eight appearances and win five of them. However, Dillon’s improvement on the deadlifts over such a short time frame is what is most impressive about his career, as he is already one of the greatest pound-for-pound athletes in this event.
Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.
