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There are not many athletes in the world currently that have the status of potentially being the powerlifting G.O.A.T., but John Haack is definitely one of the few. So, John once again put up a mind blowing performance to win the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3, an elite competition which took place on April 7 in Miami, Florida. There Haack managed to set a new U100KG All-Time World Record with a 1,043.5-kilogram (2,300.5-pound) Total.
John Haack initially planned on competing in the 90-kilogram weight class, but his cut was not successful. When it came time for him to enter the sauna to lose the final few pounds, Haack realized that it would deplete him of all the energy he had. So, he decided to stop the cut there and compete in the 100-kilogram weight class instead.
Squat
John Haack opened up his performance with a tremendous squat session, successfully making all three of the attempts and setting a new Competition PR of 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds).
325 kilograms (716.5 pounds)
350 kilograms (771.6 pounds)
365 kilograms (804.7 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
John Haack’s bench press turned out to be a bit worse than he expected, having missed his final attempt of 265 kilograms (584.2 pounds). Luckily, it did not ruin his plans of setting a new Total World Record.
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235 kilograms (518.1 pounds)
252.5 kilograms (556.7 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 265 kilograms (584.2 pounds)
Deadlift
John Haack’s performance was concluded with a mind-blowing 426-kilogram (939.2-pound) deadlift, which was expected by many, seeing that he set a new PR in training just days before. However, no one expected for him to even improve that PR by such a large margin.
In fact, John Haack managed to deadlift 426 kilograms (939.2 pounds) at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3, using only a lifting belt and some chalk. His style of deadlifting combined a conventional stance and a mixed grip, which resulted in one of the greatest lifts ever. In turn, his Total came out to 1,043.5 kilograms (2,300.5 pounds), which marked a new U100KG All-Time World Record.
370 kilograms (815.7 pounds)
400 kilograms (881.8 pounds)
426 kilograms (939.2 pounds) — Competition PR
Total — 1,043.5 kilograms (2,300.5 pounds) — U100KG All-Time World Record
*John Haack held the former U100KG All-Time World Record Total of 1,030 kilograms (2,270.8 pounds), which he set at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championships.
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 19, 2026.
The 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 marked John Haack’s 29 sanctioned powerlifting appearance and his 25th win, maintaining his high win percentage. He also holds All-Time World Records across multiple weight classes, making him easily one of the greatest powerlifters to ever live.
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.
