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Antonio Perez Barros has once again put up an incredible performance at the 2024 EPF European University Cup. The competition took place on March 1-3, in Nancy, France, with Antonio competing in the 105-kilogram weight class. As expected, he secured a gold medal, but also managed to set a new 335-kilogram (738.5-pound) Raw Squat IPF Junior World Record.
Antonio Perez Barros opened up with a squat of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds), a weight that none of his 11 rivals managed to lift in all three of their attempts. So, he immediately proved his dominance, but had much more left in the tank. So, he made a jump to 320 kilograms (705.5 pounds) for his second squat attempt, once again lifting the weight comfortably.
With one attempt left and a humongous lead in hand, Antonio Perez Barros decided to take a risk and shoot his shot at a new IPF Junior World Record. So, he loaded 335 kilograms (738.5 pounds) on the bar, and walked out with confidence. Soon enough, Antonio found himself under the bar and proceeded to lower the weight down to the competition requirement. He then shot back up, making the lift look effortless.
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Antonio Perez Barros has had an incredible performance overall, having missed only one out of his nine attempts. The one miss that he had came during the deadlifts and cost Antonio an extra few kilograms on his total. However, seeing that he ended the competition 48.5 kilograms (106.9 pounds) ahead of the second place finisher, Antonio’s title was clearly never in doubt.
Squat
300 kilograms (661.4 pounds)
320 kilograms (705.5 pounds)
335 kilograms (738.5 pounds) — U105KG IPF Junior World Record
XIII Campeonato de España Absoluto de Powerlifting Raw
Open
1829.8
502.14
Location
Spain
Competition
XIII Campeonato de España Absoluto de Powerlifting Raw
Division
Open
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.7
Squat
661.4
700
722
722
Bench
341.7
363.8
374.8
374.8
Deadlift
683.4
733
-755.1
733
GLP
102.85
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1802.3
493.49
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
231
Squat
661.4
700
-716.5
700
Bench
347.2
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
672.4
705.5
733
733
GLP
101.04
3
IPF
2022-08-31
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1819.9
499.11
Location
Turkey
Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230.1
Squat
661.4
705.5
728.6
728.6
Bench
347.2
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
683.4
722
-738.5
722
GLP
102.22
1
AEP
2022-04-01
XII Campeonato de España de Powerlifting Raw
SNR
1774.7
487.86
Location
Spain
Competition
XII Campeonato de España de Powerlifting Raw
Division
SNR
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
228.7
Squat
650.4
-683.4
683.4
683.4
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
688.9
727.5
-755.1
727.5
GLP
99.95
4
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1741.6
477.55
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230.2
Squat
639.3
677.9
700
700
Bench
325.2
347.2
-363.8
347.2
Deadlift
694.5
-716.5
-716.5
694.5
GLP
97.8
2
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1785.7
490.41
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.3
Squat
650.4
683.4
700
700
Bench
325.2
341.7
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
694.5
733
-755.1
733
GLP
100.45
4
AEP
2021-06-04
11º Campeonato Absoluto de España de Powerlifting RAW
SNR
1653.5
455.4
Location
Spain
Competition
11º Campeonato Absoluto de España de Powerlifting RAW
Division
SNR
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
227.7
Squat
-628.3
628.3
-672.4
628.3
Bench
319.7
-336.2
336.2
336.2
Deadlift
688.9
-727.5
-728.6
688.9
GLP
93.32
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Sub-Juniors
1504.7
438.52
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201
Squat
540.1
567.7
584.2
584.2
Bench
259
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Deadlift
589.7
622.8
644.9
644.9
GLP
90.17
1
AEP
2019-10-05
Campeonato de España Júnior y Subjúnior de Powerlifting
SBJ
1438.5
416.98
Location
Spain
Competition
Campeonato de España Júnior y Subjúnior de Powerlifting
Division
SBJ
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.2
Squat
518.1
540.1
562.2
562.2
Bench
253.5
264.6
275.6
275.6
Deadlift
556.7
584.2
600.8
600.8
GLP
85.74
3
AEP
2019-07-27
Open de Andalucia de Powerlifting y Press Banca Raw
SNR
1328.3
396.71
Location
Spain
Competition
Open de Andalucia de Powerlifting y Press Banca Raw
Division
SNR
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
191.6
Squat
474
496
-529.1
496
Bench
237
253.5
-270.1
253.5
Deadlift
556.7
578.7
-600.8
578.7
GLP
81.51
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Antonio Perez Barros has now made 13 sanctioned powerlifting appearances, along with six wins in total. Those include 3x EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championship titles, two in the Junior division and one in the sub-junior division. When it came to performing at the IPF Junior World Championships, Antonio never managed to win, but did get one silver and one bronze medal.
With his win at the 2024 EPF European University Cup, Antonio Perez Barros managed to successfully start a new season, which will hopefully carry over to other competitions. So, we will likely see Antonio put up some more record-breaking and title-winning performances.
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