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Brian Le’s Performance at the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals was nothing short of phenomenal. The event, which took place on February 24-26, in Austin, Texas, saw Brian post the greatest performance of his career, culminating in two new Unofficial IPF Raw World Records in the deadlift and total events. Here is how his performance went.
Squat
Firstly, Brian Le encountered some trouble with an unsuccessful attempt at 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds). However, he redeemed himself with a successful third attempt, managing to lift the weight he previously had failed. This set him up very nicely for his bench press.
227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
Unsuccsessful — 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
Bench Press
Brian performed well on the bench press, lifting 147.5 kilograms (325.2 pounds) and 152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds). However, it was his deadlift that really stole the show.
147.5 kilograms (325.2 pounds)
152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds)
Deadlift
With his deadlift, Brian Le set a new Unofficial IPF Raw World Record. His first attempt was a successful lift of 295.5 kilograms (651.5 pounds), which was already an impressive feat. But he didn’t stop there. For his second attempt, Brian lifted an astounding 307.5 kilograms (677.9 pounds), already unofficially breaking the IPF Raw World Record of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds). This record is held by Senumong Kasemsand, having set it at the 2022 Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships.
However, Brian Le was not content with just breaking the record. He went on to make his third attempt, lifting an incredible 318.5 kilograms (702.2 pounds), further proving his dominance.
295.5 kilograms (651.5 pounds)
307.5 kilograms (677.9 pounds)
318.5 kilograms (702.2 pounds) — Unofficial IPF World Record & Competition PR
Total
But Brian Le’s feats did not end there. His deadlift performance also helped him set a new Unofficial IPF Raw World Record in the total event, which is the combined total weight lifted in all three events (squat, bench press, and deadlift). Brian’s total weight lifted was an incredible 713.5 kilograms (1,573 pounds), unofficially surpassing the IPF Raw World Record of Senumong Kasemsand, who totaled 710.5 kilograms (1,566.3 pounds) at the 2022 Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships.
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Having scored two new competition PRs and two Unofficial IPF World Records, it is evident that these are some of the greatest moments of Brian Le’s career so far. In addition, he has now accumulated 12 sanctioned powerlifting appearances and nine victories.
Brian Le Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
540.1
352.7
540.1
1573
562.86
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
2
IPF
2023-06-11
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1533.3
549.61
Location
Malta
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
143.9
Squat
507.1
534.6
-545.6
534.6
Bench
325.2
336.2
-341.7
336.2
Deadlift
662.5
-688.9
-688.9
662.5
GLP
109.08
1
AMP
2023-02-24
Classic National Championship
MR-O
1573
562.86
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic National Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.2
Squat
501.6
-534.6
534.6
534.6
Bench
325.2
336.2
336.2
Deadlift
651.5
677.9
702.2
702.2
GLP
111.76
1
AMP
2022-12-11
CRCL Classic
MR-O
1554.3
555.2
Location
USA-TX
Competition
CRCL Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.5
Squat
496
518.1
540.1
540.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
639.3
672.4
-705.5
672.4
GLP
110.3
1
USAPL
2022-10-08
Washington State Championship
MR-O
1565.3
554.44
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
146.2
Squat
496
-529.1
534.6
534.6
Bench
325.2
341.7
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
633.8
661.4
677.9
677.9
GLP
110.41
5
USAPL
2022-06-08
Mega Nationals
MR-O
1455
521.19
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Mega Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
144
Squat
451.9
485
-507.1
485
Bench
297.6
-319.7
325.2
325.2
Deadlift
589.7
-639.3
644.9
644.9
GLP
103.46
1
USAPL
2022-03-06
Arnold A7 Raw Challenge
MR-O
1510.2
537.8
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold A7 Raw Challenge
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
145.1
Squat
490.5
512.6
529.1
529.1
Bench
319.7
336.2
347.2
347.2
Deadlift
633.8
-666.9
-666.9
633.8
GLP
106.94
1
USAPL
2021-10-02
Washington State Championship
MR-O
1457.3
526.3
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
142.4
Squat
-479.5
485
-507.1
485
Bench
314.2
330.7
-341.7
330.7
Deadlift
622.8
641.5
-661.4
641.5
GLP
104.22
1
USAPL
2021-04-08
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
MR-C
1399.9
506.8
Location
USA-LA
Competition
Collegiate and Junior Nationals
Division
MR-C
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
142
Squat
463
-485
-485
463
Bench
308.6
319.7
-325.2
319.7
Deadlift
589.7
617.3
-641.5
617.3
GLP
100.28
1
USAPL
2020-03-07
Washington State Championship
MR-Jr
1306.2
470.11
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
143.1
Squat
-440.9
-440.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
292.1
308.6
-319.7
308.6
Deadlift
-556.7
556.7
-600.8
556.7
GLP
93.19
1
USAPL
2019-07-27
Northwest Regionals
MR-O
1267.7
456.23
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Northwest Regionals
Division
MR-O
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
143.1
Squat
424.4
-451.9
-457.5
424.4
Bench
259
286.6
303.1
303.1
Deadlift
-512.6
518.1
540.1
540.1
GLP
90.43
8
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1262.1
451.63
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.2
Squat
418.9
-440.9
446.4
446.4
Bench
259
275.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
496
523.6
-540.1
523.6
GLP
89.68
2
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-T3
1262.1
451.63
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-T3
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.2
Squat
418.9
-440.9
446.4
446.4
Bench
259
275.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
496
523.6
-540.1
523.6
GLP
89.68
1
USAPL
2018-02-17
Washington State Championship
MR-T3
1174
423
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-T3
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
142.9
Squat
391.3
407.9
418.9
418.9
Bench
259
-270.1
270.1
270.1
Deadlift
468.5
485
-501.6
485
GLP
83.82
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
The 2023 AMP Classic Open Nationals featured some other impressive performances from Ray Williams and Natalie Richards as well, but it seems that Brian Le is the closest to setting some World Records. It is due to this that Brian is considered an incredible prospect in the sport, who has a very bright future ahead of him.
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