The best of French powerlifting was once again gathered at the 2023 FFForce Girl Power competition over the weekend, and, as expected, it produced some incredible performances. The crowded venue in Cenon saw multiple athletes put up great lifts, but Jade Jacob was levels ahead of everyone else. She took part in the raw 57-kilogram weight class and put on a show for everyone. Aside from winning the title, Jade also put on a show in the first event, where she locked out a 186-kilogram (410-pound) squat. This turned out to be an Unofficial IPF World Record, proving what great shape Jade is currently in.
Jade Jacob opened up with a 167.5-kilogram (369.3-pound) squat, which can be considered raw based on some of her competitions in the past year. So, obviously, she performed it with ease. Jade then followed it up with a humongous jump to 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds) for her second squat attempt. This was almost as heavy as her previous squat competition PR, but Jade still did not show signs of even the slightest struggle.
With one last attempt left, Jade Jacob decided to try outperforming the IPF World Record in her weight class. In order to do so, she decided to load 186 kilograms (410 pounds) on the barbell. Jade slowly walked out and prepared herself for the challenge that awaited. She then made sure that her equipment (lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps) was secured and ducked down under the barbell. Soon after, she initiated the lift and completed the repetition after a very small grind.
The current U57KG IPF Raw Squat World Record belongs to Butters Bobbie, who squatted 185.5 kilograms (409 pounds) at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, for Jacob Jade to officially break the record, she would need to repeat this lift in an official competition sanctioned by the IPF.
Jacob Jade had an incredible squat but lacked a bit of luck in the bench press and deadlift. She ended up missing her final attempts at both of the later events, which cost her an additional two unofficial IPF World Records. However, Jade walked away with a new competition PR Total as well, meaning that her day was very productive. Moreover, having won the title, Jade was rewarded with €5,000 (~$5,300).
Squat
167.5 kilograms (369.3 pounds)
180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
186 kilograms (410 pounds) — U57KG Unofficial IPF World Record
Bench Press
92.5 kilograms (203.9 pounds)
97.5 kilograms (215 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 100 kilograms (220.5 pounds)
Deadlift
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 231.5 kilograms (510.4 pounds)
Total — 511 kilograms (1,126.6 pounds) — Competition PR
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
981.1
514.35
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124
Squat
352.7
367.1
374.8
374.8
Bench
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
418.9
418.9
GLP
105.45
2
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Juniors
943.6
495.11
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.8
Squat
336.2
347.2
358.3
358.3
Bench
165.3
176.4
-187.4
176.4
Deadlift
385.8
403.4
409
409
GLP
101.52
1
FFForce
2019-12-22
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
727.5
404.41
Location
France
Competition
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
275.6
275.6
Bench
137.8
137.8
Deadlift
314.2
314.2
GLP
83.88
1
FFForce
2019-11-24
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
782.6
430.99
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
115.3
Squat
253.5
275.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
121.3
-143.3
143.3
143.3
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
89.2
1
FFForce
2019-06-15
Deuxième Pas FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Sub-Juniors
661.4
385.96
Location
France
Competition
Deuxième Pas FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
106.3
Squat
226
237
248
248
Bench
104.7
110.2
115.7
115.7
Deadlift
281.1
292.1
297.6
297.6
GLP
81.14
G
FFForce
2019-03-30
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Juniors
Sub-Juniors
606.3
345.56
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Juniors
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
109.8
Squat
-231.5
231.5
-253.5
231.5
Bench
93.7
104.7
110.2
110.2
Deadlift
242.5
264.6
-286.6
264.6
GLP
72.15
2
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Jeunes
242.5
137.64
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Jeunes
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Weight
110.5
Squat
198.4
220.5
242.5
242.5
2
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Open
242.5
137.64
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Open
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Weight
110.5
Squat
198.4
220.5
242.5
242.5
1
FFForce
2018-12-16
Régional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
551.2
318.76
Location
France
Competition
Régional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
107.6
Squat
198.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
Bench
82.7
88.2
-99.2
88.2
Deadlift
242.5
-259
242.5
GLP
66.83
G
FFForce
2018-11-18
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Sub-Juniors
512.6
304.23
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
103.8
Squat
176.4
-198.4
-198.4
176.4
Bench
66.1
77.2
82.7
82.7
Deadlift
231.5
253.5
-259
253.5
GLP
64.31
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Jade Jacob has now taken part in 21 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and won 11 of them. She is the 2x EPF European Champion, once in the Junior division and once in the Open division. Jade has also displayed great strength at the IPF Open World Championships, thus grabbing two podium finishes in the past two years. So, the title is undoubtedly her goal next year, and the chances of that look increasingly promising.
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