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Anatolii Novopismennyi came into the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships as the biggest favorite in the 105-kilogram weight class due to his past performance. He was always very dominant, and the scenario was nothing different at the 2023 IPF Worlds. In fact, the Ukrainian won his third IPF Title while also setting new Squat & Total IPF World Records.
Anatolii Novopismennyi chose an extremely heavy 345-kilogram (760.6-pound) squat for his first attempt, which sent everyone a message that he came to Valletta, Malta, to achieve big things. He then crushed 355 kilograms (782.6 pounds) for his second attempt and started getting ready for a World Record attempt.
So, Anatolii Novopismennyi squatted 362.5 kilograms (799.2 pounds) on his final attempt to set a new IPF World Record. The previous record was also in his possession, as he squatted 360 kilograms (793.7 pounds) at the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
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Anatolii Novopismennyi put up a perfect performance, successfully completing all nine of his attempts. Due to this, Anatolii built up a 35-kilogram (77.2-pound) lead ahead of the second placed Emil Norling.
Anatolii weighed in at 104 kilograms (229.3 pounds) for the 2023 IPF Worlds, making his Squat World Record 3.5x his bodyweight.
Squat
345 kilograms (760.6 pounds)
355 kilograms (782.6 pounds)
362.5 kilograms (799.2 pounds) — U105KG IPF World Record
Bench Press
212.5 kilograms (468.5 pounds)
222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
225 kilograms (496 pounds)
Deadlift
330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
340 kilograms (749.6 pounds)
352.5 kilograms (777.1 pounds)
Total — 940 kilograms (2,072.4 pounds) — U105KG IPF World Record
The previous IPF Total World Record was also held by Anatolii Novopismennyi beforehand, as he accumulated 937.5 kilograms (2,066.8 pounds) at the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
After winning the competition, Anatolii Novopismennyi made a post on Instagram revealing why he considered this win as his most significant yet.
“This victory was very important to me because it was an opportunity to make the Anthem of Ukraine spread to the whole world, and an opportunity to remind everyone once again that there is a war in Ukraine!!!”
International Club Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
2,055.8
560.91
Competition
International Club Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Iran
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
233.0
Squat
-
-
-
793.7
Bench
-
-
-
512.6
Deadlift
-
-
-
749.6
1
UkrainePF
May 20, 2021
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
2,008.4
552.41
Competition
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Ukraine
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
228.4
Squat
-
-
-
760.6
Bench
-
-
-
509.3
Deadlift
-
-
-
738.5
1
EPF
Nov 28, 2019
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,881.6
543.18
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
204.9
Squat
688.9
716.5
729.7
729.7
Bench
413.4
424.4
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
694.5
722.0
-744.1
722.0
1
UkrainePF
Sep 22, 2019
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,918.0
554.81
Competition
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Ukraine
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
204.1
Squat
-
-
-
722.0
Bench
-
-
-
435.4
Deadlift
-
-
-
760.6
1
IPF
Jun 3, 2019
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,879.4
543.96
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Sweden
Age
22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
203.8
Squat
683.4
705.5
-728.6
705.5
Bench
407.9
424.4
435.4
435.4
Deadlift
694.5
716.5
738.5
738.5
1
EPF
Nov 23, 2018
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,873.9
544.09
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
202.5
Squat
661.4
688.9
705.5
705.5
Bench
407.9
424.4
435.4
435.4
Deadlift
683.4
711.0
733.0
733.0
1
UkrainePF
Mar 12, 2018
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,873.9
544.23
Competition
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Ukraine
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
202.4
Squat
-
-
-
694.5
Bench
-
-
-
435.4
Deadlift
-
-
-
744.1
4
IPF
Jun 13, 2017
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,807.8
523.66
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Belarus
Age
20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
203.5
Squat
-617.3
628.3
672.4
672.4
Bench
396.8
418.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
661.4
705.5
-727.5
705.5
1
IPF
Jun 18, 2016
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1,791.3
519.67
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
USA-TX
Age
19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
202.8
Squat
595.2
640.4
666.9
666.9
Bench
374.8
396.8
407.9
407.9
Deadlift
672.4
-716.5
716.5
716.5
1
UkrainePF
Nov 27, 2015
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Cup
Open
1,763.7
517.57
Competition
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Cup
Division
Open
Location
Ukraine
Age
18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205.0
Weight
198.2
Squat
-
-
-
639.3
Bench
-
-
-
407.9
Deadlift
-
-
-
716.5
2
EPF
Mar 20, 2015
1st European Men's Classic Championships
Juniors
1,559.8
480.18
Competition
1st European Men's Classic Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Czechia
Age
18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183.0
Weight
181.3
Squat
518.1
551.2
556.7
556.7
Bench
330.7
352.7
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
611.8
633.8
-688.9
633.8
1
UkrainePF
Sep 13, 2014
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,499.1
463.03
Competition
Ukrainian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Ukraine
Age
17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183.0
Weight
180.2
Squat
-
-
-
529.1
Bench
-
-
-
341.7
Deadlift
-
-
-
628.3
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 11, 2026.
Anatolii Novopismennyi took part in 17 sanctioned competitions during his nine years of competing and won 12 of them. Apart from the three IPF World Championship titles (2019, 2021, 2023), Anatolii also won two EPF European Championships in 2018 & 2019. However, he plans to add some more big victories to his resume in the future.
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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.
