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The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships have been a blast to watch, especially since IPF prides itself in being a drug tested federation contrary to many other ones. So, whenever someone puts up a lift, we get to see it in its true form. One of the most notable proofs of what the human body is capable of came from Farhanna Farid in the 52-kilogram weight class. Farhanna came out onto the platform and locked out a 203-kilogram (447.5-pound) raw deadlift, setting a new All-Time & IPF World Record mark.
Natural athletes often find it challenging to compete against those who take PEDs. This is precisely why the IPF maintains its own World Records, which can only be broken in competitions they sanction. However, “All-Time World Records” exist as well, representing the heaviest lifts among all powerlifting federations worldwide, regardless of whether the competition is drug-tested.
This is what makes Farhanna Farid’s 203-kilogram (447.5-pound) raw deadlift one of the most impressive lifts in history. She is a natural athlete who set an All-Time World Record. So, no woman in the 52-kilogram weight class has managed to deadlift more than her, even those who take performance enhancing drugs.
Jenn Rotsinger held the previous U52KG All-Time Raw Deadlift World Record, with a pull of 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds) at the 2019 USPA The Tribute.
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The Deadlift World Record was the peak of Farhanna Farid’s performance at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. Although she only missed one squat attempt, Farhanna finished in eighth place. This was also her second appearance at the IPF Worlds, as she placed seventh in 2022.
In addition, having weighed in at 51.50 kilograms (113.5 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Worlds, Farhanna Farid’s new deadlift World Record was just shy of being 4x her bodyweight.
Squat
120 kilograms (264.6 pounds)
127.5 kilograms (281.1 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
Bench Press
62.5 kilograms (137.8 pounds)
67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds)
70 kilograms (154.3 pounds)
Deadlift
190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
203 kilograms (447.5 pounds) — U52KG All-Time & IPF World Record
Farhanna Farid has only taken part in seven competitions throughout her career, but she has already been crowned as the Asian Champion three times already. She will attempt to claim her fourth title this year, and maybe even further improve her new All-Time Deadlift World Record.
Farhanna Farid’s Competition History
Farhanna Farid's Powerlifting History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
325.2
165.3
486.1
965.6
534.59
Competition Results
Details
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
5
IPF
Jun 12, 2026
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
965.6
534.59
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
33.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.4
Squat
303.1
319.7
-336.2
319.7
Bench
148.8
159.8
-165.3
159.8
Deadlift
446.4
474.0
486.1
486.1
1
AsianPF
Dec 1, 2025
Asian Masters & Open Powerlifting Championships
Open
953.5
528.24
Competition
Asian Masters & Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Turkey
Age
32.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.3
Squat
292.1
308.6
319.7
319.7
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
446.4
468.5
479.5
479.5
6
IPF
Aug 13, 2025
World Games
Light
957.9
532.98
Competition
World Games
Division
Light
Location
China
Age
32.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
113.6
Squat
297.6
314.2
325.2
325.2
Bench
143.3
154.3
-165.3
154.3
Deadlift
446.4
463.0
478.4
478.4
8
IPF
Jun 7, 2025
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
930.3
515.62
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
32.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
292.1
308.6
-319.7
308.6
Bench
143.3
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
429.9
451.9
461.9
461.9
1
PS
Feb 20, 2025
Singapore National Championships 25
Open
925.9
512.97
Competition
Singapore National Championships 25
Division
Open
Location
Singapore
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.3
Squat
292.1
308.6
-320.8
308.6
Bench
148.8
159.8
165.3
165.3
Deadlift
435.4
451.9
-464.1
451.9
1
PS
Jan 23, 2025
Reformd Open 3.0
Open
939.2
514.81
Competition
Reformd Open 3.0
Division
Open
Location
Singapore
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
116.1
Squat
286.6
303.1
314.2
314.2
Bench
143.3
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
431.0
453.0
465.2
465.2
1
AsianPF
Dec 1, 2024
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
920.4
510.67
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Uzbekistan
Age
31.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.1
Squat
292.1
308.6
319.7
319.7
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
440.9
-461.9
-461.9
440.9
8
IPF
Jun 14, 2024
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
918.2
510.41
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
31.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
286.6
297.6
303.1
303.1
Bench
137.8
148.8
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
-440.9
440.9
460.8
460.8
1
PS
Feb 29, 2024
Reformd Singapore Powerlifting Combined Nationals
Open
910.5
505.78
Competition
Reformd Singapore Powerlifting Combined Nationals
Division
Open
Location
Singapore
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.9
Squat
281.1
297.6
304.2
304.2
Bench
143.3
154.3
-162.0
154.3
Deadlift
429.9
451.9
-460.8
451.9
1
AsianPF
Dec 10, 2023
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
916.0
508.50
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Malaysia
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.0
Squat
281.1
297.6
-308.6
297.6
Bench
143.3
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
418.9
448.6
458.6
458.6
1
PS
Aug 11, 2023
Open Nationals
F-O
859.8
476.97
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
F-O
Location
Singapore
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.1
Squat
264.6
275.6
281.1
281.1
Bench
137.8
148.8
-155.4
148.8
Deadlift
418.9
429.9
-440.9
429.9
8
IPF
Jun 10, 2023
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
883.0
491.47
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Malta
Age
30.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
264.6
281.1
-292.1
281.1
Bench
137.8
148.8
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
418.9
435.4
447.5
447.5
1
AsianPF
Dec 1, 2022
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
897.3
499.79
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
UAE-DXB
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.4
Squat
286.6
297.6
-303.1
297.6
Bench
132.3
143.3
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
429.9
444.2
445.3
445.3
1
AsianPF
Sep 15, 2022
South East Asian Cup
Open
889.6
495.15
Competition
South East Asian Cup
Division
Open
Location
Malaysia
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
281.1
297.6
303.1
303.1
Bench
132.3
143.3
-148.8
143.3
Deadlift
424.4
443.1
-447.5
443.1
7
IPF
Jun 5, 2022
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
877.4
489.40
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
South Africa
Age
29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.2
Squat
270.1
286.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
132.3
143.3
-148.8
143.3
Deadlift
418.9
434.3
442.0
442.0
1
PS
Oct 19, 2021
Singapore Powerlifting Open
Open
851.0
473.68
Competition
Singapore Powerlifting Open
Division
Open
Location
Singapore
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
264.6
281.1
-286.6
281.1
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
Deadlift
396.8
420.0
432.1
432.1
1
AsianPF
Dec 1, 2019
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
800.3
444.85
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Kazakhstan
Age
26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
-
-
-
281.1
Bench
-
-
-
126.8
Deadlift
-
-
-
392.4
1
AsianPF
Dec 3, 2018
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
772.7
430.35
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Mongolia
Age
27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.4
Squat
-
-
-
264.6
Bench
-
-
-
126.8
Deadlift
-
-
-
381.4
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through August 15, 2026.
Although Farhanna Farid probably hoped to at least place in the top 5 of her weight class, she will still go back home completely satisfied. Having an All-Time World Record marked under her name is an unreal achievement and one that many athletes can only dream of.
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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.