The 2022 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships began on November 14th and will conclude on November 20th in Viborg, Denmark. Lasting an entire week, this competition gathered all of the best powerlifters from each division, one of which was Gregory Johnson, who had put on a spectacular performance with his incredible strength and stamina. Gregory competed in the 93-kilogram weight class and what made him stand out from the others was his deadlift. He loaded 371.5 kilograms (819 pounds) on the barbell and scored a new IPF Deadlift World Record upon locking it out successfully. Thus, Gregory had one of the highlights of the entire week.
Gregory Johnson’s joy was uncontainable once his 371.5-kilogram (819-pound) IPF Equipped World Record would count. He first did a little dance, before dropping down to his knees. That was followed by him jumping up and hugging some people.
Ian Bell previously held the U93KG IPF Equipped Deadlift World Record, having pulled 371 kilograms (817.9 pounds) at the 2017 IPF World Games.
Gregory Johnson weighed in at 92.06 kilograms (203 pounds) and placed sixth in the U93KG class of the 2022 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships. In addition, out of the nine attempts he had overall, Gregory missed one squat and two bench press lifts. Regardless of that, Gregory executed the deadlifts perfectly.
Squat
340 kilograms (749.6 pounds)
352.5 kilograms (776 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds)
Bench Press
Unsuccessful — 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds)
185 kilograms (407.9 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
Deadlift
350 kilograms (771.6 pounds)
360 kilograms (793.7 pounds)
371.5 kilograms (819 pounds) — U93KG IPF Equipped World Record
Total — 909 kilograms (2,004 pounds)
This was Gregory Johnson’s fourth time competing in the IPF Equipped Worlds, as he took part in 2015, 2017, and 2021 editions as well. Furthermore, he equaled his best finish of sixth place from 2021 this year, but now broke a World Record.
Stepping into his early 30s, Gregory Johnson is performing better than ever. In addition, having started competing over 12 years ago, Gregory is very experienced. He took part in 43 sanctioned competitions overall and won 18 of them.
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Single-ply
804.7
496
804.7
2088.9
584.75
Raw
655.9
374.8
655.9
1851.9
512.05
Wraps
435.4
248
435.4
1113.3
345.77
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
11
IPF
2022-07-08
World Games
Heavy
1885
547.58
Location
USA-AL
Competition
World Games
Division
Heavy
Age
~31.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
202.3
Squat
-727.5
727.5
-760.6
727.5
Bench
-385.8
385.8
-407.9
385.8
Deadlift
771.6
-793.7
-793.7
771.6
GLP
93.38
6
IPF
2021-11-08
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1967.6
572.83
Location
Norway
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
201.4
Squat
744.1
766.1
788.2
788.2
Bench
385.8
-440.9
-440.9
385.8
Deadlift
760.6
793.7
-819
793.7
GLP
97.7
3
USAPL
2021-06-14
Equipped Nationals
M-O
2006.2
584.75
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Equipped Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
200.9
Squat
727.5
749.6
760.6
760.6
Bench
319.7
-325.2
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
-834.4
804.7
GLP
99.75
1
USAPL
2021-02-27
Texas Strength Classic
MR-O
1736.1
505.3
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Texas Strength Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.5
Squat
573.2
600.8
617.3
617.3
Bench
352.7
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
749.6
-805.8
749.6
GLP
103.9
9
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1807.8
501.45
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
223.8
Squat
622.8
-639.3
-639.3
622.8
Bench
358.3
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
738.5
815.7
-826.7
815.7
GLP
102.85
1
USAPL
2019-05-10
Open Nationals
M-O
2061.3
569.73
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
225.8
Squat
738.5
760.6
782.6
782.6
Bench
474
496
-507.1
496
Deadlift
749.6
782.6
-804.7
782.6
GLP
96.68
1
USAPL
2019-02-23
Arlington Strength Raw Classic
MR-O
1796.8
499.08
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Arlington Strength Raw Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
223.1
Squat
606.3
633.8
-661.4
633.8
Bench
358.3
-380.3
-380.3
358.3
Deadlift
760.6
804.7
804.7
GLP
102.38
1
USAPL
2018-10-27
Ray Williams Classic
M-O
1973.1
546.93
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Ray Williams Classic
Division
M-O
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
224.2
Squat
-749.6
749.6
-777.1
749.6
Bench
-474
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
749.6
-804.7
-804.7
749.6
GLP
92.85
2
USAPL
2018-05-18
Open Nationals
M-O
2088.9
576.64
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
226.4
Squat
771.6
804.7
-815.7
804.7
Bench
-490.5
490.5
-507.1
490.5
Deadlift
793.7
-837.8
-859.8
793.7
GLP
97.84
1
USAPL
2018-02-25
Texas Strength Classic
MR-O
1851.9
512.05
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Texas Strength Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
225.5
Squat
606.3
633.8
655.9
655.9
Bench
358.3
374.8
-385.8
374.8
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
821.2
821.2
GLP
104.98
16
IPF
2017-11-13
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
2077.9
570.16
Location
Czechia
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
229.7
Squat
-771.6
-771.6
771.6
771.6
Bench
-485
485
-496
485
Deadlift
771.6
804.7
821.2
821.2
GLP
96.67
2
USAPL
2017-05-19
35th Annual Open National Championship
M-O
2044.8
571.51
Location
USA-FL
Competition
35th Annual Open National Championship
Division
M-O
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
219.9
Squat
-771.6
-771.6
771.6
771.6
Bench
474
-485
-485
474
Deadlift
760.6
777.1
799.2
799.2
GLP
97.11
1
NAPF
2017-03-05
Arnold Slingshot Pro Deadlift
Open
760.6
213.48
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold Slingshot Pro Deadlift
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
217.8
Deadlift
760.6
-782.6
-782.6
760.6
1
NAPF
2017-03-04
Arnold Slingshot Pro American
Open
1973.1
557.82
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold Slingshot Pro American
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
214.3
Squat
-771.6
771.6
-782.6
771.6
Bench
429.9
-474
-474
429.9
Deadlift
749.6
771.6
771.6
GLP
94.9
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Longhorn Open
MR-O
1780.2
494.49
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Longhorn Open
Division
MR-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
223.1
Squat
578.7
611.8
628.3
628.3
Bench
358.3
369.3
-374.8
369.3
Deadlift
744.1
782.6
-804.7
782.6
GLP
101.44
1
USAPL
2016-06-11
Alaska Deadlift Invitational
MR-O
744.1
207.29
Location
USA-AK
Competition
Alaska Deadlift Invitational
Division
MR-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
221.6
Deadlift
744.1
-782.6
-782.6
744.1
2
USAPL
2016-05-20
Open Nationals
M-O
2044.8
569.18
Location
USA-CO
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
222
Squat
760.6
793.7
-804.7
793.7
Bench
490.5
-507.1
-507.1
490.5
Deadlift
760.6
-788.2
-788.2
760.6
GLP
96.67
1
USAPL
2016-01-17
Winter Games of Texas
MR-O
1748.3
487.06
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Winter Games of Texas
Division
MR-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
221.6
Squat
578.7
606.3
-628.3
606.3
Bench
347.2
363.8
-374.8
363.8
Deadlift
744.1
778.2
-804.7
778.2
GLP
99.94
11
IPF
2015-11-09
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
2011.7
563.78
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
218.6
Squat
-749.6
749.6
788.2
788.2
Bench
485
-507.1
-507.1
485
Deadlift
738.5
-771.6
-771.6
738.5
GLP
95.82
2
USAPL
2015-05-15
Mens and Womens Nationals
M-O
2017.2
555.96
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Mens and Womens Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
227.3
Squat
727.5
755.1
782.6
782.6
Bench
440.9
463
-474
463
Deadlift
-771.6
-771.6
771.6
771.6
GLP
94.31
1
NASA
2015-04-18
Texas State
m1
1113.3
345.77
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Texas State
Division
m1
Equipment
Wraps
Class
181.9
Weight
178.5
Squat
435.4
Bench
248
Deadlift
429.9
5
NAPF
2015-03-08
Arnold Pro Deadlift
Open
771.6
214.97
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold Pro Deadlift
Division
Open
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
221.6
Deadlift
771.6
-804.7
-804.7
771.6
1
USAPL
2014-07-17
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1741.6
491.04
Location
USA-CO
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
215.6
Squat
578.7
600.8
622.8
622.8
Bench
352.7
-363.8
-363.8
352.7
Deadlift
749.6
766.1
-777.1
766.1
GLP
100.86
4
USAPL
2014-07-17
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1741.6
491.04
Location
USA-CO
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
215.6
Squat
578.7
600.8
622.8
622.8
Bench
352.7
-363.8
-363.8
352.7
Deadlift
749.6
766.1
-777.1
766.1
GLP
100.86
1
USAPL
2014-06-20
32nd Annual Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-Jr
1973.1
548.54
Location
USA-PA
Competition
32nd Annual Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-Jr
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
231.5
Weight
222.7
Squat
744.1
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
804.7
GLP
93.15
2
USAPL
2014-06-20
32nd Annual Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-O
1973.1
548.54
Location
USA-PA
Competition
32nd Annual Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022
The purity of Gregory Johnson’s joy after setting a 371.5-kilogram (819-pound) IPF Equipped Deadlift World Record is extremely inspiring and wholesome. Now that he has broken the barrier and outperformed a record which stood for five years, it is very likely that Gregory will be the one to further improve it.
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