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Prescillia Bavoil Scores Unofficial Squat World Record - Image credit @lya_powerlift Instagram
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Prescillia Bavoil’s resume shows just how great of a legacy she has built in the 63-kilogram weight class over the course of her career. However, for the past two years or so, Prescillia has competed in heavier weight classes. Well, she has now decided to cut down to her original weight class once again and is already finding more success than ever. Specifically, Prescillia managed to complete a 213.5-kilogram (470.7-pound) raw squat during a recent training session, thus Unofficially exceeding the U63KG IPF World Record.
Prescillia Bavoil approached the 213.5-kilogram (470.7-pound) squat with confidence, hyping herself up while wearing a lifting belt and a pair of knee sleeves. She then picked up the bar and took a deep breath to brace for the task at hand. Everything went smoothly for Prescillia, allowing her to squat to depth and quickly transition to the ascent. She encountered a small sticking point, but it didn’t take too much effort for Bavoil to push through and achieve lockout.
*Despite not competing in the U63KG weight class for some time, Prescillia Bavoil still holds the IPF Raw Squat World Record. Her lift of 213 kilograms (469.6 pounds) from the 2022 IPF Arnold Sports Festival is still the heaviest squat ever officially performed in the weight class.
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Prescillia Bavoil is clearly very excited to return to the 63-kilogram weight class, as seen by her post-lift reaction and the caption she shared on Instagram. Namely, she wrote, “I will keep saying it – WE ARE SO BACK”. Moreover, Lya has also boasted of her deadlift progress on another post, sharing a 220-kilogram (485-pound) pull and announcing that she hopes to get a world record in this event as well. So, it is clear that Prescillia has huge plans for the future.
Prescillia Bavoil has set her eyes on the 2025 SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, which is set to take place on January 26th in the United Kingdom. She will be one of 24 elite powerlifters competing at the highest-paid competition of the year. She placed second in the women’s division in 2024, which is why she is pushing herself even harder now, hoping to improve her result next year. Setting unofficial World Records in training definitely shows that she is one of the favorites for the title.
Prescillia Bavoil has been competing in powerlifting for nearly a decade now, during which she has taken part in 28 sanctioned competitions and won 21 of them. Most notably, Lya won two IPF World Championships, two EPF European Championships, and a plethora of other elite competitions. Furthermore, she holds World Records in both the 63-kilogram and 69-kilogram weight classes.
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1,218.1
583.53
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Location
France
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
143.1
Squat
429.9
446.4
463.0
463.0
Bench
231.5
242.5
248.0
248.0
Deadlift
474.0
496.0
507.1
507.1
1
FFForce
Jul 2, 2021
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1,201.5
576.03
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Location
France
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
143.0
Squat
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
231.5
248.0
-259.0
248.0
Deadlift
463.0
485.0
501.6
501.6
1
FFForce
Feb 12, 2021
Test Match Eleiko
Seniors
1,207.0
589.36
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Seniors
Location
France
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.7
Squat
440.9
463.0
-480.6
463.0
Bench
226.0
242.5
248.0
248.0
Deadlift
463.0
-485.0
496.0
496.0
1
FFForce
Sep 11, 2020
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1,196.0
577.39
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Location
France
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
141.3
Squat
424.4
440.9
463.0
463.0
Bench
226.0
242.5
248.0
248.0
Deadlift
463.0
485.0
-501.6
485.0
1
EPF
Nov 28, 2019
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,133.2
552.81
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.9
Squat
-402.3
407.9
425.5
425.5
Bench
215.0
226.0
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
440.9
457.5
476.2
476.2
3
IPF
Jun 3, 2019
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,081.4
529.85
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Sweden
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.9
Squat
385.8
405.7
414.5
414.5
Bench
209.4
220.5
-226.0
220.5
Deadlift
413.4
435.4
446.4
446.4
1
FFForce
Mar 15, 2019
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
1,048.3
512.45
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Location
France
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.4
Squat
363.8
380.3
396.8
396.8
Bench
198.4
209.4
-220.5
209.4
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
442.0
442.0
2
EPF
Nov 23, 2018
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,036.2
509.21
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.2
Squat
-374.8
-385.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
192.9
203.9
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
-457.5
440.9
1
FFForce
Aug 31, 2018
Test de sélection pour les Championnats d'Europe de Force Athlétique
Seniors
1,030.7
502.95
Competition
Test de sélection pour les Championnats d'Europe de Force Athlétique
Division
Seniors
Location
France
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.8
Squat
358.3
374.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
187.4
198.4
203.9
203.9
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
440.9
440.9
1
FFForce
Apr 27, 2018
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
981.1
485.30
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Location
France
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Squat
352.7
-363.8
363.8
363.8
Bench
181.9
192.9
-198.4
192.9
Deadlift
407.9
424.4
-
424.4
1
FFForce
Dec 1, 2017
Régional FA PL DC BP Occitanie
Seniors
948.0
470.80
Competition
Régional FA PL DC BP Occitanie
Division
Seniors
Location
France
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.9
Squat
336.2
352.7
-
352.7
Bench
187.4
198.4
-
198.4
Deadlift
396.8
-418.9
-
396.8
1
FFForce
Apr 7, 2017
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Open
Open
920.4
458.18
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Open
Division
Open
Location
France
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.4
Squat
-336.2
-336.2
336.2
336.2
Bench
176.4
187.4
192.9
192.9
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
-402.3
391.3
1
FFForce
Nov 19, 2016
Départemental FA PL Hauts-de-France
Seniors
848.8
418.57
Competition
Départemental FA PL Hauts-de-France
Division
Seniors
Location
France
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.5
Squat
286.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
Bench
165.3
-
-
165.3
Deadlift
341.7
358.3
374.8
374.8
1
FFForce
Apr 29, 2016
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Juniors
826.7
409.75
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Division
Juniors
Location
France
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.4
Squat
286.6
-297.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
165.3
170.9
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
330.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
1
FFForce
Jan 23, 2016
Compétition Interrégionale FA PL NPCP
Juniors
760.6
379.67
Competition
Compétition Interrégionale FA PL NPCP
Division
Juniors
Location
France
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
133.8
Squat
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
Bench
132.3
154.3
165.3
165.3
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
330.7
330.7
1
FFForce
Oct 30, 2015
Départemental FA PL NPCP
Juniors
639.3
318.82
Competition
Départemental FA PL NPCP
Division
Juniors
Location
France
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.0
Squat
220.5
-242.5
-242.5
220.5
Bench
143.3
-154.3
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
264.6
-286.6
-286.6
264.6
1
FFForce
Oct 9, 2015
Premier Pas FA PL NPCP
Juniors
639.3
319.80
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL NPCP
Division
Juniors
Location
France
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
133.4
Squat
187.4
209.4
231.5
231.5
Bench
110.2
132.3
143.3
143.3
Deadlift
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through August 1, 2026.
At 30-years-old, Prescillia Bavoil is still in her prime years for strength but is also more experienced than ever. This combination is certainly Bavoil’s formula in her pursuit for more success and the coveted 2025 SBD Sheffield title. There is no doubt that Bavoil will further improve her lifts in the coming month, meaning that some more World Records might fall in her training sessions.
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.