Among the countries with incredible powerlifting talent is France. So, their representatives at the 2023 IPF World Juniors and Sub-Juniors Classic Championships were expected to perform well. Andorina Bouchoux was one of those who did exceptionally well, perhaps even better than what the expectations were. She took part in the raw 69-kilogram weight class of the competition and set a brand new IPF Junior Squat World Record of 198 kilograms (436.5 pounds).
Andorina Bouchoux started her performance with a 187.5-kilogram (413.4-pound) squat, which was just shy of the junior world record. However, she managed to break the record on her second attempt when she successfully lifted 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds).
There was only one thing left for Andorina Bouchoux to do, improve the world record, which is exactly what she did with a 198-kilogram (436.5-pound) squat. To complete the lift, Andorina just put on a lifting belt and a pair of knee sleeves. She then unracked the bar, braced herself for the lift, and made the lift far easier than anyone thought it would be.
Noemi Fanton from Italy was the previous U69IPF Junior Raw Squat World Record holder, as she scored a lift of 190.5 kilograms (420 pounds) at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. Her record has now been broken by Andorina Bouchoux, and is 6.5 kilograms (14.3 pounds) heavier.
Andorina Bouchoux is already confident that she’ll soon achieve a 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) squat, as she recently shared her new goal on Instagram. Moreover, judging by the lack of struggle during her recent 198-kilogram (436.5-pound) squat, Andorina already seems capable of reaching the milestone.
“200’s not far away 🤞
This is just the beginning of the adventure 😌”
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Andorina Bouchoux envisioned her entire performance going into this competition and executed the plan perfectly when the time came to step out on the platform. She did not fail any of her nine attempts, landing new competition PRs in all events except the bench press. This performance also earned her an impressive silver medal only behind Samantha Eugenie.
Squat
187.5 kilograms (413.4 pounds)
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
198 kilograms (436.5 pounds) — U69KG IPF Junior World Record
Championnats de France Juniors de Force Athlétique
Juniors
1136.5
525.89
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Juniors de Force Athlétique
Division
Juniors
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
151.9
Squat
403.4
425.5
-432.1
425.5
Bench
237
248
-254.6
248
Deadlift
440.9
463
-468.5
463
GLP
106.87
1
FFForce
2023-02-18
Championnats de France de Développé Couché
Open
248
114.95
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France de Développé Couché
Division
Open
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
151.5
Bench
220.5
237
248
248
GLP
89.86
1
FFForce
2022-12-03
Challenge Dauphinois
Juniors
231.5
107.05
Location
France
Competition
Challenge Dauphinois
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
152.1
Bench
220.5
231.5
-242.5
231.5
GLP
83.73
11
FFForce
2022-10-15
Girl Power
Open
1058.2
478.43
Location
France
Competition
Girl Power
Division
Open
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
158.4
Squat
369.3
385.8
402.3
402.3
Bench
215
226
237
237
Deadlift
385.8
402.3
418.9
418.9
GLP
97.3
2
EPF
2022-09-09
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1045
483.52
Location
France
Competition
Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
152
Squat
374.8
385.8
396.8
396.8
Bench
216.1
227.1
234.8
234.8
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
413.4
413.4
GLP
98.26
1
FFForce
2022-05-14
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique
Juniors
1009.7
468.01
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
151.5
Squat
363.8
375.9
386.9
386.9
Bench
215
226
-231.5
226
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
396.8
396.8
GLP
95.1
2
FFForce
2022-02-12
Championnats de France de Développé Couché
Open
221.6
102.69
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France de Développé Couché
Division
Open
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
151.5
Bench
211.6
221.6
-223.8
221.6
GLP
80.28
1
FFForce
2021-11-13
Championnat Régional DC BP LAURAF
Juniors
220.5
102.07
Location
France
Competition
Championnat Régional DC BP LAURAF
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
151.8
Bench
198.4
209.4
220.5
220.5
GLP
79.81
6
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
931.5
432.16
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
151.2
Squat
-347.2
347.2
-358.3
347.2
Bench
209.4
220.5
-226
220.5
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
-380.3
363.8
GLP
87.82
1
FFForce
2021-07-24
Championnats de France de Développé Couché
Juniors
215
100.08
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France de Développé Couché
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
150.3
Bench
203.9
215
-223.8
215
GLP
78.16
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Juniors
941.4
436.44
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.4
Squat
341.7
358.3
-363.8
358.3
Bench
198.4
209.4
222.7
222.7
Deadlift
330.7
347.2
360.5
360.5
GLP
88.69
1
FFForce
2021-06-12
Compétition Qualificative France FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Juniors
203.9
94.5
Location
France
Competition
Compétition Qualificative France FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.6
Bench
187.4
203.9
-220.5
203.9
GLP
73.88
1
FFForce
2020-10-03
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Juniors
738.5
340.14
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Division
Juniors
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
153.2
Squat
253.5
264.6
275.6
275.6
Bench
132.3
143.3
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
264.6
286.6
308.6
308.6
GLP
69.13
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
This was Andorina Bouchoux’s 14th appearance in a sanctioned powerlifting competition during her three years of competing. Additionally, she has won eight competitions and hopes to win more gold medals in the future.
Andorina Bouchoux will be even more motivated going forward, as she is now a World Record holder. It’s uncertain when her next competition will be, but considering her current level of activity, it’s likely to be in the near future. So, she will also be hoping to claim some more titles, potentially even the 2024 IPF Junior World Championships.
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