62-Year-Old David Ricks Breaks 3 World Records At 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships

The 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships were held in Sun City, South Africa, from June 6-12, 2022. One man’s impressive lifts really stood out among the awesome appearances from the favorites. It was the 62-year-old David Ricks, whose performance was comparable to those of much younger guys. He finished in 14th place in the 93-kilogram weight class, but also broke three (60-69-Year-Olds) Masters 3 IPF World Records.

David’s first World Record came in the squat event, as he lifted 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) on his second attempt. He tried to further improve it by 26.5 kilograms (58.4 pounds) on his final attempt, but was ultimately unsuccessful.

David Ricks also broke the Masters 3 Bench Press IPF World Record by lifting 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds).

His third and final IPF World Record was in the Total event, as his result after the squat, bench, and deadlift came out to 772.5 kilograms (1,703 pounds). It could have been heavier, but David’s deadlift attempt was red-lighted.

David Ricks Full Performance

David Ricks weighed in at 92 kilograms (202.8 pounds) for the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, so he competed in the 93-kilogram weight class. David failed three attempts overall (one squat & two deadlifts), but that did not stop him from claiming new World Records. He successfully rivaled the other athletes despite being the oldest guy in the competition.

Squat

282.5 kilograms (622.8 pounds)
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) — U93KG Masters 3 IPF World Record
331.5 kilograms (730.8 pounds) — Unsuccessful

Bench Press

180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds)
202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds) — U93KG Masters 3 IPF World Record

Deadlift

265 kilograms (584.2 pounds)
290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) — Unsuccessful
290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) — Unsuccessful

Total — 772.5 kilograms (1,703 pounds) — U93KG Masters 3 IPF World Record

“I didn’t hit all the goals I wanted but I did pretty well for the oldest guy at the meet.”
“Placed overall 14 in a stacked weight class with a 1703 pound total at age 62. 5 Master World records. My squat and bench were 6th.”

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It’s 41 years since he made his pro powerlifting debut in 1981. He has now competed in over 90 sanctioned competitions and claimed numerous records across multiple age divisions. Over the years, he has participated in and won an untold number of the best competitions in the world, and he is still as good as ever.

David Ricks IPF World Records

Masters 2 (50-59 Year Old)

U93KG Squat — 325.5 kilograms (717.6 pounds)
U93KG Bench — 205 kilograms (452 pounds)
U93KG Total — 825.5 kilograms (1,819.9 pounds)

*David Ricks set all Masters 2 records at the 2017 PA Pacific Invitational.

Masters 3 (60-69 Year Old)

U93KG Squat — 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
U93KG Bench — 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds)
U93KG Total — 772.5 kilograms (1,703 pounds)

*David Ricks set all Masters 3 World Records at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

David Ricks Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip	Squat	Bench	Deadlift	Total	Dots
Raw	717.6	463	717.6	1829.8	538.98
Single-ply	777.1	512.6	777.1	1984.2	587.09

Competition Results

Place

Fed

Date

Competition

Division

Total

Dots

IPF

2022-10-08

World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1710.8

495.12

Location	Canada-NL
Competition	World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	63
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	203.8
Squat	-622.8	622.8	-673.5	622.8
Bench	396.8	424.4	453	453
Deadlift	562.2	634.9	-684.5	634.9
GLP	101.81

IPF

2022-06-06

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Open

1703.1

493.95

Location	South Africa
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	62
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	202.9
Squat	622.8	672.4	-730.8	672.4
Bench	396.8	424.4	446.4	446.4
Deadlift	584.2	-639.3	-639.3	584.2
GLP	101.57

USVIPF

2022-02-26

Classic & Equipped National Championships

Masters 3

1661.2

479.66

Location	US Virgin Islands
Competition	Classic & Equipped National Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	62
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	204.8
Squat	-584.2	-584.2	584.2	584.2
Bench	396.8	418.9	437.6	437.6
Deadlift	551.2	606.3	639.3	639.3
GLP	98.63

USVIPF

2022-02-26

Classic & Equipped National Championships

Open

1661.2

479.66

Location	US Virgin Islands
Competition	Classic & Equipped National Championships
Division	Open
Age	62
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	204.8
Squat	-584.2	-584.2	584.2	584.2
Bench	396.8	418.9	437.6	437.6
Deadlift	551.2	606.3	639.3	639.3
GLP	98.63

IPF

2021-09-23

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1654.6

478.38

Location	Sweden
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	62
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	204.3
Squat	584.2	-622.8	-622.8	584.2
Bench	396.8	424.4	436.5	436.5
Deadlift	573.2	601.9	633.8	633.8
GLP	98.36

USAPL

2021-06-14

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1769.2

511.49

NAPF

2020-03-07

Arnold Grand Prix by SBD

MR-O

1730.6

500.63

USAPL

2019-10-16

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1802.3

522.76

USAPL

2019-10-16

Raw Nationals

MR-M3

1802.3

522.76

IPF

2019-06-04

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1653.5

477.93

Location	Sweden
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	59
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	204.4
Squat	-617.3	617.3	-672.4	617.3
Bench	402.3	435.4	-451.9	435.4
Deadlift	573.2	600.8	-661.4	600.8
GLP	98.27

USAPL

2019-03-02

Arnold SBD Grand Prix

MR-O

1736.1

504.35

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-M2

1730.6

501.55

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1730.6

501.55

IPF

2018-06-06

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 2

NAPF

2018-03-03

The Arnold Grand Prix by SBD

Open

1791.3

518.57

USAPL

2017-10-10

Raw National Championships

MR-O

1774.7

513.71

USAPL

2017-10-10

Raw National Championships

MR-M2

1774.7

513.71

IPF

2017-06-14

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Open

1769.2

512.27

Location	Belarus
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	57
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	203.6
Squat	-644.9	-644.9	644.9	644.9
Bench	407.9	435.4	451.9	451.9
Deadlift	589.7	633.8	672.4	672.4
GLP	105.33

2017-04-29

Pacific Invitational

Open

1819.9

528.69

NAPF

2017-03-04

Arnold Grand Prix

Open

1769.2

513.57

USAPL

2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1829.8

528.09

USAPL

2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-M2

1829.8

528.09

IPF

2016-06-19

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 2

1741.6

506.36

Location	USA-TX
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 2
Age	56
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	201.9
Squat	595.2	661.4	683.4	683.4
Bench	391.3	418.9	440.9	440.9
Deadlift	578.7	-617.3	617.3	617.3
GLP	104.12

NAPF

2016-03-05

Arnolds Slingshot Pro American

Open

1648

478.78

USAPL

2015-10-15

Raw Nationals

MR-M2b

1625.9

471.7

USAPL

2015-07-19

SSPT Invitational

MR-O

1377.9

401.25

NAPF

2014-03-02

Rogue Pro American

Masters 2

1829.8

537.89

NAPF

2014-03-02

Rogue Pro American

1829.8

537.89

IPF

2013-09-24

World Masters Powerlifting Championships

Masters 2

1946.7

565.97

Location	USA-FL
Competition	World Masters Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 2
Age	54
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	205
Weight	201.9
Squat	727.5	-760.6	-760.6	727.5
Bench	474	496	-520.3	496
Deadlift	633.8	672.4	723.1	723.1
GLP	96.52

USAPL

2013-07-19

Raw Nationals

MR-M2a

1736.1

504.48

USAPL

2013-07-19

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1736.1

504.48

USAPL

2013-05-04

Masters Nationals

M-M2a

1907

557.45

IPF

2012-11-10

World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1929

560.75

USAPL

2012-06-22

Mens Teen Junior Open Nationals

M-O

1923.5

562.9

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Mens Teen Junior Open Nationals
Division	M-O
Age	52
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	205
Weight	199.3
Squat	-727.5	727.5	-771.6	727.5
Bench	479.5	501.6	512.6	512.6
Deadlift	639.3	-661.4	683.4	683.4
GLP	96.05

NAPF

2012-03-03

Browns Gym Pro Invitational

Masters 2

1956.6

578.46

Location	USA-OH
Competition	Browns Gym Pro Invitational
Division	Masters 2
Age	52
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	205
Weight	195.3
Squat	716.5	-766.1	766.1	766.1
Bench	479.5	501.6	-518.1	501.6
Deadlift	639.3	666.9	688.9	688.9
GLP	98.77

NAPF

2012-03-03

Browns Gym Pro Invitational

1956.6

578.46

IPF

2011-09-26

World Masters Powerlifting Championships

Masters 2

1873.9

552.29

Location	Canada-ON
Competition	World Masters Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 2
Age	52
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	205
Weight	196.5
Squat	711	-755.1	-755.1	711
Bench	474	496	512.6	512.6
Deadlift	-650.4	650.4	-733	650.4
GLP	94.28

NAPF

2011-07-07

North American Powerlifting Championships

Masters 2

1984.2

584.58

Location	USA-FL
Competition	North American Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 2
Age	51
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	205
Weight	196.7
Squat	711	-755.1	755.1	755.1
Bench	474	496	507.1	507.1
Deadlift	655.9	694.5	722	722
GLP	99.79

USAPL

2011-04-29

Masters Nationals

M-M2a

1934.6

574.63

NAPF

2011-03-05

Browns Gym Pro Invitational

1923.5

567.37

NAPF

2010-03-06

Quest Pro Invitational

1956.6

577.45

RUPC

2010-01-30

Raw Unity III

M-MW

1818.8

538.98

IPF

2009-07-25

World Games

Heavy

1912.5

568.25

USAPL

2009-05-04

Masters Nationals

M-M1b

1963.2

581.09

IPF

2009-03-07

GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Championships

M-O

IPF

2008-10-30

World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1840.9

541.19

Location	Canada-NL
Competition	World Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	49
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	198.4
Weight	197.5
Squat	-700	-700	700	700
Bench	446.4	-479.5	-490.5	446.4
Deadlift	661.4	694.5	-744.1	694.5
GLP	92.37

USAPL

2008-06-12

Mens Open & Teen & Junior Nationals

M-O

1873.9

576.18

Location	USA-TX
Competition	Mens Open & Teen & Junior Nationals
Division	M-O
Age	48
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	181.9
Weight	181.7
Squat	672.4	716.5	744.1	744.1
Bench	440.9	-468.5	468.5	468.5
Deadlift	661.4	-705.5	-733	661.4
GLP	98.57

NAPF

2008-03-04

Arnold International Pro Deadlift

Open

711

216.84

IPF

2008-03-01

GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Championships

M-O

711

208.53

IPF

2007-10-14

World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1879.4

580.29

USAPL

2007-07-13

Mens Nationals & Womens Open

M-O

1818.8

559.7

Location	USA-MO
Competition	Mens Nationals & Womens Open
Division	M-O
Age	47
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	181.9
Weight	181.4
Squat	672.4	-716.5	716.5	716.5
Bench	440.9	-468.5	-468.5	440.9
Deadlift	-661.4	-661.4	661.4	661.4
GLP	95.76

USAPL

2007-05-04

Masters Nationals

M-M1b

1873.9

577.62

IPF

2006-11-05

World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1862.9

574.98

Location	Norway
Competition	World Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	47
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	181.9
Weight	180.4
Squat	672.4	705.5	-722	705.5
Bench	-451.9	-451.9	451.9	451.9
Deadlift	628.3	661.4	705.5	705.5
GLP	98.38

USAPL

2006-07-06

Mens Nationals

M-O

1901.5

587.09

USAPL

2006-05-05

Masters Nationals

M-M1b

IPF

2005-11-08

Mens World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1873.9

580.22

USAPL

2005-05-06

Mens Open Nationals

M-O

1796.8

552.07

USAPL

2004-07-09

Mens National Championships

M-M1

1791.3

550.38

NAPF

2004-04-10

North American Powerlifting Championships

Open

1813.3

562.24

Location	USA-FL
Competition	North American Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	44
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	181.9
Weight	179
Squat	639.3	677.9	694.5	694.5
Bench	407.9	435.4	446.4	446.4
Deadlift	639.3	672.4	-705.5	672.4
GLP	96.22

USAPL

2003-05-02

Masters National Powerlifting Championships

M-M1a

1675.5

516.17

Location	USA-LA
Competition	Masters National Powerlifting Championships
Division	M-M1a
Age	43
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	181.9
Weight	181
Squat	584.2	622.8	-661.4	622.8
Bench	341.7	385.8	402.3	402.3
Deadlift	600.8	650.4	-700	650.4
GLP	88.31

USAPL

2003-03-01

Open PL & BP

M-M1a

1595

467.8

IPF

2000-11-15

Mens World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1829.8

564.97

USAPL

2000-07-09

Mens National Powerlifting Championships

M-O

1896

582.96

Location	USA-IL
Competition	Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division	M-O
Age	40
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	181.9
Weight	181.7
Squat	661.4	-688.9	688.9	688.9
Bench	446.4	463	-474	463
Deadlift	661.4	700	744.1	744.1
GLP	99.73

IPF

1999-11-17

Mens World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1890.5

583.69

USAPL

1999-07-16

Mens National Powerlifting Championships

M-O

1873.9

578.18

Location	USA-MO
Competition	Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division	M-O
Age	39
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	181.9
Weight	180.6
Squat	661.4	683.4	711	711
Bench	440.9	457.5	468.5	468.5
Deadlift	661.4	694.5	-733	694.5
GLP	98.93

IPF

1998-11-10

Mens World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1791.3

556.2

USAPL

1998-07-03

Mens National Powerlifting Championships

M-O

1835.3

565.49

IPF

1994-11-17

Mens World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1780.2

581.31

Location	South Africa
Competition	Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	35
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	164.5
Squat	622.8	644.9	672.4	672.4
Bench	396.8	-418.9	418.9	418.9
Deadlift	633.8	672.4	688.9	688.9
GLP	99.55

USPF

1994-07-29

Senior Nationals

Open

1736.1

564.97

IPF

1993-11-27

World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1653.5

541.79

Location	Sweden
Competition	World Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	34
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	163.6
Squat	-617.3	617.3	628.3	628.3
Bench	396.8	-407.9	-407.9	396.8
Deadlift	606.3	628.3	-639.3	628.3
GLP	92.78

USPF

1993-06-18

Senior Nationals

Open

1681

547.03

IPF

1992-11-19

Mens World Powerlifting Championship

Open

1664.5

543.98

Location	England
Competition	Mens World Powerlifting Championship
Division	Open
Age	33
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	164.2
Squat	617.3	-644.9	-644.9	617.3
Bench	385.8	402.3	-413.4	402.3
Deadlift	617.3	644.9	-672.4	644.9
GLP	93.16

USPF

1992-07-31

Senior National Championships

Open

1714.1

557.8

IPF

1991-11-14

Mens World Powerlifting Championships

Open

1725.1

564.78

Location	Sweden
Competition	Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	32
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	163.8
Squat	617.3	-644.9	644.9	644.9
Bench	385.8	402.3	407.9	407.9
Deadlift	611.8	644.9	672.4	672.4
GLP	96.72

APF

1991-07-26

Senior Nationals

Open

1692

550.62

ADFPA

1991-06-22

Nationals

Open

1741.6

566.76

ADFPA

1991-02-09

Lifetime Drug Free Nationals

Open

1625.9

529.1

Location	USA-AZ
Competition	Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
Division	Open
Age	31
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	165.3
Squat	617.3	-650.4	-650.4	617.3
Bench	385.8	402.3	-413.4	402.3
Deadlift	578.7	606.3	-633.8	606.3
GLP	90.61

ADFPA

1990-09-01

Mens Nationals

Open

1659

539.86

USPF

1990-07-07

Senior Nationals

Open

1670

546.26

ADFPA

1990-03-17

Lifetime Drug Free Nationals

Open

1692

550.62

USPF

1990-02-16

Armed Forces Championships

Open

1675.5

545.24

ADFPA

1989-11-18

South California Championships

Open

1653.5

538.07

ADFPA

1989-07-29

Nationals

Open

ADFPA

1989-03-25

California Drug Tested Open

Open

1581.8

514.75

ADFPA

1988-08-13

Nationals

Open

1565.3

514.24

ADFPA

1988-06-18

Stockton Open

Open

1603.9

521.92

ADFPA

1988-03-26

California Open Drug Tested Championships

Open

1521.2

495.02

USPF

1986-04-06

Budweiser World Record Breakers

Open

1515.7

493.23

Location	USA-HI
Competition	Budweiser World Record Breakers
Division	Open
Age	26
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	165.3
Squat	551.2	-584.2	-584.2	551.2
Bench	363.8	-385.8	-385.8	363.8
Deadlift	551.2	584.2	600.8	600.8
GLP	84.47

USPF

1985-10-20

Hawaii State Championships

Open

1515.7

493.23

USPF

1984-10-21

Hawaii State Championships

Open

1488.1

484.26

USPF

1981-03-19

Collegiate Nationals

Open

1433

466.32

USPF

1981-02-08

Pennsylvania State Collegiate Championships

Open

1405.4

457.36

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Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022

David Ricks is still amongst the best powerlifters in the world regardless of age, which he proved with his top 15 finish at this year’s IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. Ricks will continue to amaze everyone for years to come, and he will not stop anytime soon.