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At only 20-years-old, Agata Sitko is one of the greatest powerlifting athletes in the world, especially in the bench press event. Competing in the stacked 76-kilogram weight class, Agata managed to impress everyone at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. Having hoped to improve on her second-place finish from last year, Agata brought her best to the platform. She had an identical placement, finishing second once again, but Agata also put up a record-breaking outing in the bench press event.
Agata Sitko opened up with a 145-kilogram (319.7 pounds) bench press and made it look smooth like butter. So, she made a massive jump to 153 kilograms (337.3 pounds) for her second attempt. She was once again successful, so this marked a new IPF Raw World Record. Agata also tried to lift heavier on her third attempt, but was unsuccessful in further advancing the mark.
With this lift, Agata Sitko set new World Records in both the Junior and Open age classes. Both of the records were in her possession beforehand as well, having bench pressed 146 kilograms (321.9 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
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The Bench Press was Agata Sitko’s only Open IPF World Record, but she set an additional two Junior IPF World Records. Those came in the Deadlift and Total events. However, even with all of this, Agata was unable to secure the title in the 76-kilogram weight class.
Contrary to what was predicted going into the competition, neither Jessica Buettner nor Agata Sitko won the 76-kilogram weight class. Instead, Tongotea Karlina of New Zealand won the title after a masterclass across all three events.
Squat
190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
Bench Press
145 kilograms (319.7 pounds)
153 kilograms (337.3 pounds) — U76KG Open & Junior IPF World Record
Unsuccessful — 156 kilograms (343.9 pounds)
Deadlift
220 kilograms (485 pounds)
230 kilograms (507.1 pounds)
240 kilograms (529.1 pounds) — U76KG Junior IPF World Record
Total — 590.5 kilograms (1,301.8 pounds) — U76KG Junior IPF World Record
Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Seniorki
1,251.1
549.28
Competition
Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Seniorki
Location
Poland
Age
19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
167.3
Squat
413.4
-424.4
424.4
424.4
Bench
286.6
303.1
319.7
319.7
Deadlift
485.0
507.1
-
507.1
1
EPF
May 2, 2022
European Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1,553.2
672.78
Competition
European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Czechia
Age
19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
185.2
Weight
171.7
Squat
-584.2
584.2
-606.3
584.2
Bench
-396.8
396.8
414.5
414.5
Deadlift
518.1
540.1
554.5
554.5
1
PZKFiTS
Mar 10, 2022
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 20
1,244.5
546.37
Competition
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 20
Location
Poland
Age
19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7+
Weight
167.3
Squat
396.8
413.4
424.4
424.4
Bench
297.6
308.6
317.5
317.5
Deadlift
463.0
-485.0
502.7
502.7
1
IPF
Nov 7, 2021
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,433.0
628.91
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Norway
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
167.4
Squat
-529.1
529.1
-551.2
529.1
Bench
369.3
385.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
474.0
496.0
507.1
507.1
2
IPF
Sep 22, 2021
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1,103.4
485.23
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Sweden
Age
18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
166.8
Squat
380.3
-402.3
-402.3
380.3
Bench
264.6
276.7
-283.3
276.7
Deadlift
-418.9
418.9
446.4
446.4
2
IPF
Aug 22, 2021
World Juniors Sub-Juniors & Masters Championships
Juniors
1,384.5
607.63
Competition
World Juniors Sub-Juniors & Masters Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Romania
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
167.4
Squat
474.0
-507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
363.8
374.8
385.8
385.8
Deadlift
463.0
480.6
-513.7
480.6
1
EPF
Aug 2, 2021
European Open Juniors & Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1,300.7
576.40
Competition
European Open Juniors & Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Czechia
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
164.4
Squat
440.9
463.0
-496.0
463.0
Bench
363.8
-381.4
-381.4
363.8
Deadlift
440.9
474.0
-496.0
474.0
1
PZKFiTS
Jun 25, 2021
Mistrzostwa Polski w WLK III Memoriał im. Wojciecha Kardynalskiego
Juniorki do lat 20
275.6
121.66
Competition
Mistrzostwa Polski w WLK III Memoriał im. Wojciecha Kardynalskiego
Division
Juniorki do lat 20
Location
Poland
Age
18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
165.6
Bench
264.6
275.6
-281.1
275.6
1
PZKFiTS
May 29, 2021
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 20
1,108.9
487.86
Competition
Puchar Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 20
Location
Poland
Age
18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7+
Weight
166.7
Squat
374.8
391.3
-403.4
391.3
Bench
264.6
-276.7
276.7
276.7
Deadlift
-429.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
1
PZKFiTS
Oct 17, 2020
VI Ogólnopolskie Mistrzostwa Małopolskiego w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 18
986.6
453.63
Competition
VI Ogólnopolskie Mistrzostwa Małopolskiego w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 18
Location
Poland
Age
17.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
153.7
Squat
341.7
358.3
-374.8
358.3
Bench
220.5
231.5
-237.0
231.5
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
396.8
396.8
2
PZKFiTS
Sep 3, 2020
Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Seniorki
959.0
438.15
Competition
Mistrzostwa Polski w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Seniorki
Location
Poland
Age
17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
155.4
Squat
341.7
363.8
-369.3
363.8
Bench
220.5
-237.0
-237.0
220.5
Deadlift
352.7
-374.8
374.8
374.8
1
PZKFiTS
Oct 19, 2019
Puchar Polski w Wyciskaniu Leżąc Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 18
145.5
65.66
Competition
Puchar Polski w Wyciskaniu Leżąc Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 18
Location
Poland
Age
16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
159.0
Bench
126.8
143.3
145.5
145.5
2
PZKFiTS
Oct 4, 2019
V Ogólnopolskie Mistrzostwa Małopolskiego w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Juniorki do lat 18
788.2
359.80
Competition
V Ogólnopolskie Mistrzostwa Małopolskiego w Trójboju Siłowym Klasycznym
Division
Juniorki do lat 18
Location
Poland
Age
16.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
155.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
-297.6
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
-187.4
176.4
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
2
PZKFiTS
Sep 6, 2019
Polish Classic Powerlifting Cup
Juniorki do lat 18
777.1
357.33
Competition
Polish Classic Powerlifting Cup
Division
Juniorki do lat 18
Location
Poland
Age
16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9+
Weight
153.7
Squat
-286.6
286.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
-181.9
176.4
Deadlift
286.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.
Agata Sitko loves to compete and is currently one of the most active powerlifters in the world. So, in less than four years of competing, Agata has accumulated 21 sanctioned appearances. She has also won 13 competitions, including the EPF European Championships, IPF World Games, and more.
Having barely grown out of her teen years, Agata Sitko is still extremely young. So, with time being on her side, she looks to be one of the greatest powerlifters in history. She is already admired by masses around the world, especially when it comes to her incredible bench press prowess.
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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.
