Many incredible athletes gathered for the 2026 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships and Alba Bostrom was certainly one of the most impressive ones. She competed on June 16th in Druskininkai, Lithuania, as a part of the 63-kilogram division, where she was regarded as the heavy favorite to win the title. Bostrom definitely fulfilled the expectations and even managed to set a new 241.5-kilogram (532.4-pound) Raw Deadlift IPF World Record.
Alba Bostrom’s deadlift session kicked off with a very comfortable 215-kilogram (474-pound) pull. At this point, she pretty much secured the title but still wanted to pursue a new competition PR and a World Record. Therefore, she decided to load 230 kilograms (507.1 pounds) for her second attempt, which was a very reasonable jump based on how her first lift went. Despite the increase in weight, Alba still displayed impressive speed with the bar, showing that she was capable of more.
With nothing to lose, Alba Bostrom locked in 241.5 kilograms (532.4 pounds) for her final deadlift attempt. It was a calculated decision, as it exceeded the former record by exactly 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds). So, Alba put on her lifting belt and some chalk before lifting the weight with a sumo stance and a mixed grip. The speed off the floor was mind-blowing, but the lockout phase did look noticeably more difficult for Alba. Fortunately, she managed to reach full extension and set a new World Record.
*Betty Aborah held the previous U63KG Raw Deadlift IPF World Record of 241 kilograms (531.3 pounds). She set the record at the 2025 EPF European Juniors and Sub-Juniors Classic Championships.
Watch the deadlift here:
Alba Bostrom’s Performance Breakdown
Although it was not her greatest-ever performance overall, Alba Bostrom still made improvements in both the squat and deadlift events. Her bench press session did come with some issues, as she missed two out of three attempts and ended up with her lowest score in over two years. Regardless of that, Alba still achieved a convincing victory, showing that she is absolutely untouchable in the division.
Squat
- 197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
- 205 kilograms (451.9 pounds)
- 210 kilograms (463 pounds)
Bench Press
- Unsuccessful — 115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
- 117.5 kilograms (259 pounds)
- Unsuccessful — 120 kilograms (264.6 pounds)
Deadlift
- 215 kilograms (474 pounds)
- 230 kilograms (507.1 pounds)
- 241.5 kilograms (532.4 pounds) — U63KG IPF World Record
Total — 569 kilograms (1,254.4 pounds)
Alba Bostrom has been competing in powerlifting since 2018, as she made her debut at just 17 years old. As she moved up age classes, Alba continued racking up success and ultimately became the greatest U63KG powerlifter in the world. So, in the 30 sanctioned powerlifting appearances that she has made so far, Bostrom managed to win 17.
