Jesus Olivares - Image credit @powerlifting_america Instagram
Over the past few months, a majority of IPF athletes have shared footage of their preparation for the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. Thus, the hype surrounding the competition grew rapidly, and fans began anticipating it eagerly. The action which took place on March 25-26 has undoubtedly met all expectations and perhaps even exceeded them. The crucial part of this was Jesus Olivares, who truly put up one of the greatest performances in the history of powerlifting. He set a new IPF World Record in both the Total and Deadlift events.
Jesus Olivares competed in the +120-kilogram weight class and easily emerged as the champion. He was successful in all nine of his attempts at the competition, but the most notable one was his final deadlift attempt. He loaded 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds) and managed to lock it out for a brand new raw IPF World Record. He broke the longstanding record of Ray Williams, who deadlifted 398.5 kilograms (878.5 pounds) at the 2018 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
In addition, with his massive deadlift, Jesus Olivares also set a new IPF Total World Record of 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540.8 pounds). This record was also in the possession of the legendary Ray Williams, as his Total at the 2017 NAPF Arnold Slingshot Pro American came out to 1,105 kilograms (2,436.1 pounds).
Having set new World Records and claimed victory in his weight class, Jesus Olivares went home with $36,681 of the prize money in his pocket. In addition, Jesus qualified for the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Not only did Jesus Olivares set two new World Records, but he also scored competition PRs in both of the remaining events. His raw squat came out to 470 kilograms (1,036.1 pounds), making it one of the heaviest in history. In addition, he locked out a 272.5-kilogram (600.7-pound) bench press for the first time in a sanctioned powerlifting competition.
Squat
425 kilograms (936.9 pounds)
455 kilograms (1,003.1 pounds)
470 kilograms (1,036.1 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
250 kilograms (551.1 pounds)
265 kilograms (584.2 pounds)
272.5 kilograms (600.7 pounds) — Competition PR
Deadlift
370 kilograms (815.7 pounds)
399 kilograms (879.6 pounds)
410 kilograms (903.9 pounds) — IPF World Record & Competition PR
Total — 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540.8 pounds) — IPF World Record & Competition PR
Jesus Olivares made his 20th sanctioned powerlifting appearance at the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships and sealed it with his 11th victory.
Jesus Olivares Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
1036.2
600.8
1036.2
2540.8
592.59
Single-ply
645
360
645
1665
433.39
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
2540.8
592.59
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Weight
392.9
Squat
937
1003.1
1036.2
1036.2
Bench
551.2
584.2
600.8
600.8
Deadlift
815.7
879.6
903.9
903.9
GLP
115.12
1
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
2254.2
528.4
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
385.1
Squat
903.9
-948
-970
903.9
Bench
518.1
551.2
573.2
573.2
Deadlift
777.1
-837.8
-837.8
777.1
GLP
102.81
1
AMP
2022-04-01
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
MR-O
2447.1
574.71
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
Division
MR-O
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
382.3
Squat
903.9
959
992.1
992.1
Bench
529.1
551.2
567.7
567.7
Deadlift
782.6
848.8
887.4
887.4
GLP
111.88
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
2303.8
546.3
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
368.2
Squat
854.3
909.4
942.5
942.5
Bench
512.6
540.1
556.7
556.7
Deadlift
755.1
804.7
-832.2
804.7
GLP
106.68
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
MR-O
2248.7
532.62
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
369.8
Squat
870.8
920.4
937
937
Bench
518.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
Deadlift
760.6
-815.7
-843.3
760.6
GLP
103.97
1
USAPL
2020-12-12
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
MR-O
2327
560.02
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
Division
MR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
347.9
Squat
826.7
870.8
903.9
903.9
Bench
490.5
512.6
541.2
541.2
Deadlift
788.2
843.3
881.8
881.8
GLP
109.94
1
USAPL
2020-12-12
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
MR-Jr
2327
560.02
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
347.9
Squat
826.7
870.8
903.9
903.9
Bench
490.5
512.6
541.2
541.2
Deadlift
788.2
843.3
881.8
881.8
GLP
109.94
1
USAPL
2020-06-27
Capital City Classic
MR-Jr
2171.6
522.75
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Capital City Classic
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
347.6
Squat
766.1
804.7
848.8
848.8
Bench
474
501.6
518.1
518.1
Deadlift
766.1
804.7
-837.8
804.7
GLP
102.63
1
USAPL
2020-06-27
Capital City Classic
MR-O
2171.6
522.75
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Capital City Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
347.6
Squat
766.1
804.7
848.8
848.8
Bench
474
501.6
518.1
518.1
Deadlift
766.1
804.7
-837.8
804.7
GLP
102.63
1
USAPL
2019-12-21
Winter Iron Open
MR-Jr
1989.7
482.18
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Winter Iron Open
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
338.9
Squat
683.4
716.5
749.6
749.6
Bench
440.9
457.5
474
474
Deadlift
722
766.1
-799.2
766.1
GLP
94.92
DQ
THSPA
2015-03-28
State Championships Division 1
Boys
Location
USA-TX
Competition
State Championships Division 1
Division
Boys
Age
16
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
258.8
Squat
620
4
THSPA
2015-03-12
Boys Region 1 Division 1
Boys
1665
433.39
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Boys Region 1 Division 1
Division
Boys
Age
16
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
265.2
Squat
645
Bench
360
Deadlift
660
GLP
72.92
3
THSPA
2014-03-08
Boys Region 1 Division 1
Boys
1465
383.07
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Boys Region 1 Division 1
Division
Boys
Age
15
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
261.6
Squat
585
Bench
310
Deadlift
570
GLP
64.5
DQ
THSPA
2014-02-22
Midland High Invitational
Boys
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Midland High Invitational
Division
Boys
Age
15
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
266
Squat
580
Bench
300
1
THSPA
2014-02-15
Mustang Invitational
Boys
1440
373.98
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Mustang Invitational
Division
Boys
Age
15
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
267
Squat
585
Bench
290
Deadlift
565
GLP
62.9
3
THSPA
2014-02-08
Seminole Invitational
Boys
1300
338.38
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Seminole Invitational
Division
Boys
Age
15
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
265.2
Squat
500
Bench
275
Deadlift
525
GLP
56.94
8
THSPA
2013-03-09
Boys Region 1 Division 1
Boys
1230
326.57
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Boys Region 1 Division 1
Division
Boys
Age
14
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
250.4
Squat
485
Bench
270
Deadlift
475
GLP
55.12
6
THSPA
2013-02-23
Midland High Power Invitatational
Boys
1165
308.17
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Midland High Power Invitatational
Division
Boys
Age
14
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
253
Squat
460
Bench
255
Deadlift
450
GLP
51.98
7
THSPA
2013-02-09
Seminole Power Invitational
Boys
1050
277.6
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Seminole Power Invitational
Division
Boys
Age
14
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
253.4
Squat
415
Bench
250
Deadlift
385
GLP
46.82
DQ
THSPA
2013-02-02
Levelland Powerlifting Meet
Boys
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Levelland Powerlifting Meet
Division
Boys
Age
14
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
274.9
Weight
256.2
Squat
390
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Jesus Olivares finally placed his name in the IPF record books and managed to do it in an incredible manner. Some fans and enthusiasts have already proclaimed his recent performance as the greatest in the history of powerlifting. This is especially impressive considering that Jesus is only 24-years-old. His eyes are also set on the Squat World Record, which now seems to be very possible.
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