Jen Thompson (67.5KG) Inducted Into USAPL Masters Hall of Fame After a 323-lb Bench Press Drug-Tested World Record

Jen Thompson is the newest member of the USAPL Masters Hall of Fame.

Vedad Tabakovic
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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...
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Jennifer Thompson Benches A World Record
Jennifer Thompson Benches A World Record - Image credit @usapowerlifting Instagram

With the 2023 USAPL Raw Nationals being held from September 14-17, at the Memphis Renasant Convention Center in Tennessee, many fans gathered to watch the one and only Jen Thompson perform. Being one of the greatest powerlifters in history, especially in one particular event, the Queen of the Bench Press has once again set the new highest mark. This time, she competed in the 67.5-kilogram weight class, where she bench pressed 146.5 kilograms (223 pounds) for a new Raw Drug-Tested All-Time World Record.

After loading 146.5 kilograms (223 pounds) on the barbell, Jen Thompson put on a pair of wrist wraps and got ready for the challenge that she would face. She wasted no time after taking her position, immediately dropping the bar down to her chest with speed. However, that is where the real battle began, as she started grinding out the press. After a few seconds, Jen managed to lock out the record-breaking lift and begin celebrating.

Jen Thompson also held the old Drug-Tested All-Time World Record in the Raw Bench Press, which used to stand at 146 kilograms (321.9 pounds). She set that record at the 2022 USAPL Carolina Primetime nearly one year ago.

Watch the bench press here:

Related: Powerlifting Legend Jen Thompson Hits 147.5-kg (325-lb) Raw Bench Press; 2.25x Her Bodyweight

Jen Thompson’s Full Performance

Jen Thompson weighed in at 64.87 kilograms (143 pounds), which is significantly lighter than the allowed 67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds) for her weight class. She still has a very decent performance, which is mostly due to her incredible bench press session, where she successfully performed all three attempts. However, she was unsuccessful in four out of the six attempts across the squat and deadlift combined.

Squat

  • 142.5 kilograms (314.2 pounds)
  • Unsuccessful — 160 kilograms (352.7 pounds)
  • Unsuccessful — 160 kilograms (352.7 pounds)

Bench Press

  • 127.5 kilograms (281.1 pounds)
  • 142.5 kilograms (314.2 pounds)
  • 146.5 kilograms (323 pounds) — U67.5KG Drug Tested World Record

Deadlift

  • 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
  • Unsuccessful — 190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
  • Unsuccessful — 190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)

Total — 454 kilograms (1,000.9 pounds)

Following the competition, USAPL announced that Jen Thompson had been inducted into the aforementioned federation’s Masters Hall of Fame. This is not her first experience of this kind, as she has also been a part of the IPF Hall of Fame since 2019.

Jen Thompson

Related: Powerlifting Icon Jen Thompson Smashes a 335-lb (152-kg) Raw Bench Press PR

Jennifer Thompson’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 352.7 327.4 352.7 1126.6 546.89
Single-ply 402.3 330.7 402.3 1151.9 581.05

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 USAPL 2023-03-05 Arnold Pro Series Bench Finals FR-O 303.1 144.25
4 USAPL 2023-03-04 Arnold Pro Series Finals FR-O 1094.6 521.67
1 USAPL 2023-03-03 Arnold Masters Pro Bench Finals FR-M2 303.1 144.41
3 USAPL 2022-10-15 Carolina Primetime FR-O 1126.6 527.33
1 USAPL 2022-06-18 UBU Dallas Expo FR-PRO 303.1 145.13
1 USAPL 2022-06-18 UBU Dallas Expo FR-PRO 1030.7 493.44
3 USAPL 2022-06-08 Mega Nationals FR-O 1106.7 531.16
1 USAPL 2022-06-08 Mega Nationals FR-M1 1106.7 531.16
1 USAPL 2022-06-08 Bench Nationals F-M1 314.2 150.34
1 USAPL 2022-06-08 Bench Nationals F-O 314.2 150.34
1 USAPL 2022-06-08 Bench Nationals FR-M1 308.6 147.7
1 USAPL 2022-06-08 Bench Nationals FR-O 308.6 147.7
1 USAPL 2022-03-05 Arnold A7 Pro Bench Bash FR-O 320.8 153.1
1 USAPL 2022-03-04 Arnold Masters of Iron Pro Bench FR-M1 303.1 144.86
1 USAPL 2021-12-04 Virginia Pro FR-M1b 1025.1 498.91
2 USAPL 2021-06-14 Raw Nationals FR-O 1069.2 524.12
1 USAPL 2021-06-14 Equipped Bench Nationals F-M1 314.2 153.04
1 USAPL 2021-06-14 Equipped Bench Nationals F-O 314.2 153.04
1 USAPL 2021-06-14 Raw Bench Nationals FR-M1 275.6 134.94
1 USAPL 2021-06-14 Raw Bench Nationals FR-O 275.6 134.94
G USAPL 2020-12-13 SC State Championship FR-G 1054.9 516.64
1 NAPF 2020-03-07 Arnold Con-Cret Pro Bench Bash FR-O 303.1 149.59
1 USAPL 2019-08-31 Bench Nationals F-M1 303.1 148.9
1 USAPL 2019-08-31 Bench Nationals F-O 303.1 148.9
1 USAPL 2019-08-31 Bench Nationals FR-M1 314.2 154.16
1 USAPL 2019-08-31 Bench Nationals FR-O 314.2 154.16
1 IPF 2019-05-18 World Bench Press Championships Masters 1 303.1 148.81
1 IPF 2019-05-18 World Bench Press Championships Open 308.6 151.46
1 USAPL 2019-03-02 Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash FR-O 308.6 152.86
5 USAPL 2019-03-02 Arnold SBD Grand Prix FR-O 622.8 307.28
2 USAPL 2018-10-11 Raw Nationals FR-O 1103.4 541.99
1 USAPL 2018-10-11 Raw Nationals FR-M1 1103.4 541.99
1 USAPL 2018-09-15 Bench Press Nationals FR-M1 308.6 149.43
1 USAPL 2018-09-15 Bench Press Nationals FR-O 308.6 149.43
1 USAPL 2018-09-15 Bench Press Nationals FR-M1 319.7 156.1
1 USAPL 2018-09-15 Bench Press Nationals FR-O 319.7 156.1
1 IPF 2018-06-06 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1085.8 535.01
1 IPF 2018-05-14 World Classic Bench Press Championships Open 317.5 155.4
1 NAPF 2018-03-03 The Arnold Grand Prix by SBD Open 1101.2 546.89
1 NAPF 2018-03-03 The Arnold SSP Nutrition Pro Raw Bench Open 308.6 152.36
1 USAPL 2017-10-10 Raw National Championships FR-O 1080.3 535.94
1 USAPL 2017-10-10 Raw National Championships FR-M1 1080.3 535.94
1 USAPL 2017-09-09 Bench Press Nationals FR-O 303.1 148.6
1 USAPL 2017-09-09 Bench Press Nationals FR-M1 314.2 154.01
1 USAPL 2017-09-09 Bench Press Nationals FR-O 314.2 154.01
1 USAPL 2017-09-09 Bench Press Nationals FR-M1 303.1 148.6
1 IPF 2017-04-22 World Classic Bench Press Championships Open 303.1 150.23
1 NAPF 2017-03-04 Arnold SSP Nutrition Pro Raw Bench LW 313.1 155.77
2 IPF 2017-01-29 Reykjavík International Games Masters 1 1039.5 506.37
1 USAPL 2016-10-13 Raw Nationals FR-O 1051.6 522.79
1 USAPL 2016-10-13 Raw Nationals FR-M1 1051.6 522.79
1 USAPL 2016-09-10 Bench Press National Championships F-M1 303.1 150.09
1 USAPL 2016-09-10 Bench Press National Championships F-O 303.1 150.09
1 USAPL 2016-09-10 Bench Press National Championships FR-M1 303.1 150.09
1 USAPL 2016-09-10 Bench Press National Championships FR-O 303.1 150.09
1 IPF 2016-06-19 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1050.5 525.04
1 IPF 2016-04-19 World Bench Press Championships Masters 1 303.1 148
8 NAPF 2016-03-05 Arnolds SSP Nutrition Pro Raw Bench LW 305.3 150.76
1 NAPF 2016-03-05 Arnolds Slingshot Pro American Open 1071.4 529.59
1 USAPL 2015-10-15 Raw Nationals FR-M1a 1041.7 513.7
1 USAPL 2015-10-15 Raw Nationals FR-O 1041.7 513.7
1 PA 2015-09-12 Pacific Invitational II Open 1030.7 510.56
1 USAPL 2015-06-26 Summer Showdown FR-O 303.1 149.94
1 USAPL 2015-06-26 Summer Showdown FR-O 418.9 205.75
1 USAPL 2015-06-26 Summer Showdown FR-O 1045 516.88
1 IPF 2015-06-05 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1059.3 525.02
1 NAPF 2015-03-06 Arnold - Raw Challenge Masters 1 1036.2 514.59
1 NAPF 2015-03-06 SSP Raw Bench Bress Open 303.1 149.79
1 USAPL 2014-07-17 Raw Nationals FR-M1a 1069.2 529.4
1 USAPL 2014-07-17 Raw Nationals FR-O 1069.2 529.4
1 IPF 2014-06-01 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1052.7 525.76
1 NAPF 2014-03-02 SSP Nutrition Raw Bench Press Open 308.6 153.91
1 NAPF 2014-02-28 StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge Masters 1 1058.2 527.53
1 IPF 2013-09-24 World Masters Powerlifting Championships Masters 1 1036.2 512.98
1 USAPL 2013-08-17 Bench Press Nationals FR-O 303.1 148.9
1 USAPL 2013-08-17 Bench Press Nationals F-M1a 303.1 148.9
1 USAPL 2013-08-17 Bench Press Nationals F-O 303.1 148.9
1 USAPL 2013-07-19 Raw Nationals FR-M1a 1047.2 519.01
1 USAPL 2013-07-19 Raw Nationals FR-O 1047.2 519.01
1 USAPL 2013-05-18 Womens National Championships F-M1 1070.3 532.1
2 USAPL 2013-05-18 Womens National Championships F-O 1070.3 532.1
1 NAPF 2013-03-01 Raw Challenge Masters 1 1057.1 528.23
1 USAPL 2012-08-03 Raw Nationals FR-O 1027.4 516.58
2 IPF 2012-06-12 World Classic Powerlifting Cup Open 1030.7 509.79
1 NAPF 2012-03-02 Raw Challenge FR-O 1045 526.56
1 NAPF 2011-10-08 North American Bench Press Championships Open 330.7 164.23
1 USAPL 2011-08-19 Raw Nationals FR-O 1027.4 517.67
1 USAPL 2011-05-21 Womens Nationals F-O 1151.9 581.05
DQ NAPF 2011-03-05 Browns Gym Pro Invitational Open
1 USAPL 2011-03-04 Raw Challenge FR-O 987.7 498.2
1 NAPF 2010-10-07 North American Invitational Bench Press Championships Open 314.2 158.98
1 USAPL 2010-08-28 Bench Press Nationals FR-O 286.6 144.32
1 USAPL 2010-07-16 Raw Nationals FR-O 986.6 497.33
1 IPF 2010-05-24 World Bench Press Championships Open 325.2 164.03
1 USAPL 2009-09-19 Night of the Living Dead F-O 347.2 175.34
1 USAPL 2009-09-12 Bench Nationals F-O 325.2 165.62
1 USAPL 2009-07-24 Raw Nationals FR-O 931.5 471.15
3 NAPF 2009-03-08 Titan Pro Bench Bash Open 286.6 145.5
6 IPF 2008-10-30 World Powerlifting Championships Open 1080.3 545.84
1 USAPL 2008-08-30 Bench Press Nationals F-O 308.6 156.59
4 NAPF 2008-03-02 Arnold International Pro Bench Open 308.6 156.19
1 USAPL 2008-02-15 Womens National Powerlifting Championships F-O 1052.7 533.28
1 USAPL 2007-11-18 Bench Nationals FR-O 270.1 136.26
2 IPF 2007-05-29 World Bench Press Championships Open 303.1 151.74
2 USAPL 2007-02-16 Womens Nationals F-O 1008.6 510.95
G USAPL 2006-11-18 States Championships F-G 1020 512.88
G USAPL 2006-11-18 States Championships F-G 320 160.91
1 USAPL 2006-09-02 Bench Nationals II F-O 319.7 161.49
1 RAW 2006-08-12 National Powerlifting Championships Open 280 140.8
1 IPF 2006-05-23 World Bench Press Championships Open 303.1 153.89
1 USAPL 2006-03-25 Bench Press Nationals F-O 248 125
2 USAPL 2005-02-05 Womens Nationals F-O 1003.1 506.37
2 IPF 2004-12-02 World Bench Press Championships Open 292.1 147.66
2 USAPL 2004-09-10 Bench Press Nationals F-O 286.6 144.72
1 USAPL 2004-07-09 Womens Invitational F-O 876.3 440.65
1 USA-UA 2004-05-01 Bench America II Open 314.2 158.71
1 IPF 2003-12-05 World Bench Press Championships Open 292.1 149.93
G USAPL 2003-10-25 Bench Press Open F-G 314 157.89
1 USAPL 2003-08-22 Bench Press Nationals F-O 314.2 157.97
2 USAPL 2003-01-25 Womens National Powerlifting Championships F-O 986.6 496.07
2 IPF 2002-12-05 World Bench Press Championships Open 286.6 144.8
1 USAPL 2002-08-24 Bench Press Nationals F-O 292.1 146.88
5 USAPL 2002-02-09 Womens National Powerlifting Championships F-O 881.8 443.42
1 IPF 2001-12-07 World Bench Press Championships Open 281.1 142.24
1 USAPL 2001-09-22 National Bench Press Championships F-O 275.6 139.75
2 USAPL 2001-01-20 Womens National Powerlifting Championships F-O 931.5 469.85
2 IPF 2000-12-08 World Bench Press Championships Open 270.1 136.96
2 USAPL 2000-09-16 National Bench Press Championships F-O 253.5 127.48
1 USAPL 2000-06-10 Viking Open F-O 826.7 415.7
3 IPF 1999-12-09 World Bench Press Championships Open 253.5 128.99
2 USAPL 1999-09-18 National Bench Press Championships F-O 220.5 110.85
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

With a new World Record under her name and her introduction to the USAPL Masters Hall of Fame, Jen Thompson has solidified her status in the sport of powerlifting. She has been competing for over two decades and has taken part in excess of 130 sanctioned competitions so far. As Jen demonstrated with her recent appearance, she’s still capable of reaching her all-time highs, and she doesn’t intend to slow down anytime soon.

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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.
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