71-Year-Old John LaFlamme (93KG) Sets a 198-kg (436.5-lb) Masters 4 IPF Squat World Record

The 19th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships took place from Aug. 14-20, 2022, in Panama. It gathered some of America’s greatest powerlifters, as well as some IPF World Champions. Among them was John LaFlamme, who despite his age of 71, still managed to steal the show.

Recently, John LaFlamme competed in the 93-kilogram weight class, after appearing in the 83-kilogram weight class almost exclusively in the past few years. The decision proved to be very wise for him, since some added weight helped him gain significant improvements in his lifts. Most importantly, John’s squat reached whole new heights, as he set a new Masters 4 IPF Raw Squat World Record with a lift of 198 kilograms (436.5 pounds).

John LaFlamme broke the previous record by a massive 5.5 kilograms (12.1 pounds), despite competing in the 93-kilogram weight class for the first time in two years. Buchs Christian previously held the record, since he squatted 192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds) at the 2019 EPF European Masters Classic Championships.

For John LaFlamme, this record is especially meaningful because he has long wished to hold the Masters 4 IPF Squat World Records in both the 83-kilograms and 93-kilogram weight classes. He has now managed to accomplish that, since he broke the U83KG record at the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

Check out John’s record-breaking squat here:

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John LaFlamme’s Full Performance

John LaFlamme weighed in at 86.28 kilograms (190.2 pounds) for the 19th Annual IPF/NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships. It looked like John was going to have a perfect meet, but he missed his final deadlift attempt. Still, he is satisfied with the overall result.

Squat

180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
193 kilograms (425.5 pounds)
198 kilograms (436.5 pounds) — U93KG Masters 4 IPF Raw Squat World Record

Bench Press

92.5 kilograms (203.9 pounds)
100 kilograms (220.5 pounds)
107.5 kilograms (237 pounds)

Deadlift

210 kilograms (463 pounds)
227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 230 kilograms (507.1 pounds)

Total — 533 kilograms (1,175.1 pounds)

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John LaFlamme inches closer to his 50th sanctioned powerlifting appearance, as this was his 49th time competing. It was also his 29th victory, as he is now on an eight-win streak.

John LaFlamme’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip	Squat	Bench	Deadlift	Total	Dots
Raw	463	248	463	1229.1	367.3
Wraps	281.1	181.9	281.1	898.4	294.48
Single-ply	490.5	253.5	490.5	1273.2	403.79

Competition Results

Place

Fed

Date

Competition

Division

Total

Dots

AMP

2023-06-02

Classic Junior and Masters Nationals

MR-M4

1160.7

356.4

Location	USA
Competition	Classic Junior and Masters Nationals
Division	MR-M4
Age	72
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	182.1
Squat	380.3	402.3	420	420
Bench	215	226	232.6	232.6
Deadlift	457.5	485	508.2	508.2
GLP	73.06

AMP

2023-03-18

First Annual Brick City Open

MR-M4

1157.4

354.83

Location	USA-FL
Competition	First Annual Brick City Open
Division	MR-M4
Age	72
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	182.6
Squat	380.3	402.3	418.9	418.9
Bench	209.4	226	237	237
Deadlift	451.9	479.5	501.6	501.6
GLP	72.75

IPF

2022-10-08

World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships

Masters 4

1146.4

353.22

Location	Canada-NL
Competition	World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 4
Age	71
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181
Squat	385.8	402.3	418.9	418.9
Bench	209.4	220.5	231.5	231.5
Deadlift	474	496	-501.6	496
GLP	72.38

NAPF

2022-08-15

North American Regional Powerlifting Championships

Masters 4

1175.1

352.26

Location	Panama
Competition	North American Regional Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 4
Age	71
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	190.2
Squat	396.8	425.5	436.5	436.5
Bench	203.9	220.5	237	237
Deadlift	463	501.6	-507.1	501.6
GLP	72.36

USVIPF

2022-02-26

Classic & Equipped National Championships

Masters 4

1132.1

348.8

Location	US Virgin Islands
Competition	Classic & Equipped National Championships
Division	Masters 4
Age	71
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181
Squat	385.8	413.4	426.6	426.6
Bench	209.4	220.5	231.5	231.5
Deadlift	-474	-474	474	474
GLP	71.48

IPF

2021-09-23

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 4

1169.6

360.33

Location	Sweden
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 4
Age	70
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181
Squat	385.8	407.9	425.5	425.5
Bench	198.4	215	231.5	231.5
Deadlift	440.9	485	512.6	512.6
GLP	73.84

USAPL

2021-06-14

Raw Masters Nationals

MR-M4

1191.6

367.3

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Raw Masters Nationals
Division	MR-M4
Age	70
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	180.9
Squat	385.8	407.9	431	431
Bench	215	226	237	237
Deadlift	463	507.1	523.6	523.6
GLP	75.26

USAPL

2021-04-10

39th Annual Florida State Championships

MR-M4

1174

361.63

Location	USA-FL
Competition	39th Annual Florida State Championships
Division	MR-M4
Age	70
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.1
Squat	391.3	413.4	424.4	424.4
Bench	215	226	237	237
Deadlift	479.5	512.6	-523.6	512.6
GLP	74.11

USAPL

2020-12-05

3rd Annual Greater Tampa Classic Championships

MR-M4

1158.5

357.73

Location	USA-FL
Competition	3rd Annual Greater Tampa Classic Championships
Division	MR-M4
Age	70
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	180.3
Squat	385.8	407.9	-418.9	407.9
Bench	209.4	220.5	231.5	231.5
Deadlift	474	509.3	519.2	519.2
GLP	73.29

USAPL

2020-08-01

Southern States Championships

MR-M4

1203.7

362.64

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Southern States Championships
Division	MR-M4
Age	69
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	188.5
Squat	396.8	420	432.1	432.1
Bench	209.4	226	237	237
Deadlift	485	518.1	534.6	534.6
GLP	74.47

USAPL

2020-01-18

Louisiana State Championship

MR-M4a

1168.4

359.27

Location	USA-LA
Competition	Louisiana State Championship
Division	MR-M4a
Age	69
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.7
Squat	385.8	407.9	429.9	429.9
Bench	198.4	215	231.5	231.5
Deadlift	440.9	485	507.1	507.1
GLP	73.64

USAPL

2020-01-18

Louisiana State Championship

MR-O

1168.4

359.27

Location	USA-LA
Competition	Louisiana State Championship
Division	MR-O
Age	69
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.7
Squat	385.8	407.9	429.9	429.9
Bench	198.4	215	231.5	231.5
Deadlift	440.9	485	507.1	507.1
GLP	73.64

USAPL

2019-10-16

Raw Nationals

MR-M3

1186.1

365.07

Location	USA-IL
Competition	Raw Nationals
Division	MR-M3
Age	68
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.3
Squat	385.8	413.4	424.4	424.4
Bench	203.9	220.5	231.5	231.5
Deadlift	474	507.1	530.2	530.2
GLP	74.82

IPF

2019-06-04

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1179.5

363.66

Location	Sweden
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	68
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	180.8
Squat	385.8	413.4	424.4	424.4
Bench	203.9	215	226	226
Deadlift	485	512.6	529.1	529.1
GLP	74.51

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-M3

1175.1

361.8

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Raw Nationals
Division	MR-M3
Age	67
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.2
Squat	385.8	407.9	425.5	425.5
Bench	215	226	237	237
Deadlift	440.9	485	512.6	512.6
GLP	74.14

IPF

2018-06-06

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1140.9

351.62

Location	Canada
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	67
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	180.9
Squat	396.8	413.4	424.4	424.4
Bench	215	226	237	237
Deadlift	479.5	-512.6	-512.6	479.5
GLP	72.05

USAPL

2018-03-10

Virginia State Championships

MR-O

1229.1

359.68

Location	USA-VA
Competition	Virginia State Championships
Division	MR-O
Age	67
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	199.3
Squat	429.9	-463	463	463
Bench	220.5	242.5	248	248
Deadlift	485	518.1	-529.1	518.1
GLP	73.95

USAPL

2017-10-10

Raw National Championships

MR-M3

1224.7

357.48

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Raw National Championships
Division	MR-M3
Age	66
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	200.3
Squat	424.4	451.9	458.6	458.6
Bench	220.5	242.5	248	248
Deadlift	485	518.1	-545.6	518.1
GLP	73.5

IPF

2017-06-14

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1135.4

349.24

Location	Belarus
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	66
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.5
Squat	385.8	407.9	418.9	418.9
Bench	215	231.5	-237	231.5
Deadlift	485	-518.1	-529.1	485
GLP	71.58

USAPL

2016-12-09

American Open & Police-Fire Nationals

MR-M3

1212.5

359.74

Location	USA-FL
Competition	American Open & Police-Fire Nationals
Division	MR-M3
Age	66
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	194
Squat	391.3	413.4	435.4	435.4
Bench	215	231.5	237	237
Deadlift	485	512.6	540.1	540.1
GLP	73.94

USAPL

2016-12-09

Southeast Regionals

MR-M3

1212.5

359.74

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Southeast Regionals
Division	MR-M3
Age	66
Equipment	Raw
Class	205
Weight	194
Squat	391.3	413.4	435.4	435.4
Bench	215	231.5	237	237
Deadlift	485	512.6	540.1	540.1
GLP	73.94

USAPL

2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-M3

1146.4

352.24

Location	USA-GA
Competition	Raw Nationals
Division	MR-M3
Age	65
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.9
Squat	380.3	402.3	418.9	418.9
Bench	209.4	220.5	-231.5	220.5
Deadlift	485	507.1	-535.7	507.1
GLP	72.2

NAPF

2016-08-15

North American Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1174

360.66

Location	US Virgin Islands
Competition	North American Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	65
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.9
Squat	385.8	407.9	413.4	413.4
Bench	215	231.5	-237	231.5
Deadlift	485	512.6	529.1	529.1
GLP	73.93

USAPL

2016-03-20

Orlando Open Championships

MR-M3

1153

354.52

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Orlando Open Championships
Division	MR-M3
Age	65
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.7
Squat	385.8	402.3		402.3
Bench	209.4	220.5	226	226
Deadlift	485	507.1	524.7	524.7
GLP	72.66

USAPL

2015-12-13

Southeastern USA Regional Championships

MR-M3

1085.8

333.62

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Southeastern USA Regional Championships
Division	MR-M3
Age	65
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.9
Squat	-363.8	363.8	-385.8	363.8
Bench	203.9	215	220.5	220.5
Deadlift	451.9	485	501.6	501.6
GLP	68.38

USAPL

2015-10-15

Raw Nationals

MR-M3b

1092.4

337.28

Location	USA-PA
Competition	Raw Nationals
Division	MR-M3b
Age	64
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	180.3
Squat	358.3	374.8	381.4	381.4
Bench	203.9	215	-220.5	215
Deadlift	451.9	485	496	496
GLP	69.1

IPF

2015-06-05

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Masters 3

1080.3

333.21

Location	Finland
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Masters 3
Age	64
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	180.6
Squat	336.2	358.3	369.3	369.3
Bench	198.4	209.4	215	215
Deadlift	440.9	479.5	496	496
GLP	68.27

USAPL

2015-03-14

Florida State Championships

MR-M3

1050.5

322.78

Location	USA-FL
Competition	Florida State Championships
Division	MR-M3
Age	64
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.9
Squat	336.2	358.3	363.8	363.8
Bench	198.4	209.4	212.7	212.7
Deadlift	440.9	474	-496	474
GLP	66.16

USAPL

2014-12-07

Senior Games

60-64

486.1

149.37

	Location	USA-FL
	Competition	Senior Games
	Division	60-64
	Age	64
	Equipment	Raw
	Class	181.9
	Weight	181.9
	Deadlift	486.1

USAPL

2014-12-07

Senior Games

60-64

1050.5

322.78

	Location	USA-FL
	Competition	Senior Games
	Division	60-64
	Age	64
	Equipment	Raw
	Class	181.9
	Weight	181.9
	GLP	66.16

USAPL

2014-11-16

Florida Collegiate

MR-M3a

1058.2

327.19

	Location	USA-FL
	Competition	Florida Collegiate
	Division	MR-M3a
	Age	63
	Equipment	Raw
	Class	181.9
	Weight	179.9
	Squat	358.3
	Bench	215
	Deadlift	485
	GLP	67.02

USAPL

2014-07-17

Raw Nationals

MR-M3a

1019.6

313.51

Location	USA-CO
Competition	Raw Nationals
Division	MR-M3a
Age	63
Equipment	Raw
Class	183
Weight	181.7
Squat	292.1	325.2	336.2	336.2
Bench	187.4	203.9	209.4	209.4
Deadlift	429.9	-474	474	474
GLP	64.26

USAPL

2014-06-14

Central Florida Open Powerlifting Championships

MR-M3a

992.1

306.52

	Location	USA-FL
	Competition	Central Florida Open Powerlifting Championships
	Division	MR-M3a
	Age	63
	Equipment	Raw
	Class	181.9
	Weight	180.1
	Squat	319.7
	Bench	203.9
	Deadlift	468.5
	GLP	62.79

USPA

2014-02-01

Northeast Power Bowl

Masters 60-64

898.4

294.48

	Location	USA-PA
	Competition	Northeast Power Bowl
	Division	Masters 60-64
	Age	63
	Equipment	Wraps
	Class	165.3
	Weight	163.5
	Squat	281.1
	Bench	181.9
	Deadlift	435.4

USPA

2014-02-01

Northeast Power Bowl

Masters 60-64

435.4

142.72

	Location	USA-PA
	Competition	Northeast Power Bowl
	Division	Masters 60-64
	Age	63
	Equipment	Raw
	Class	165.3
	Weight	163.5
	Deadlift	435.4

RPS

2013-11-02

Autumn Apocalypse

Amateur Masters 60-64

415

135.76

	Location	USA-NJ
	Competition	Autumn Apocalypse
	Division	Amateur Masters 60-64
	Age	62
	Equipment	Raw
	Class	165.3
	Weight	164
	Deadlift	415

USPF

1984-06-09

New England States Open Novice

Open

	Location	USA-MA
	Competition	New England States Open Novice
	Division	Open
	Age	33
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	181.9
	Weight	181.9

USPF

1984-03-11

Waterville Championships

Open

1273.2

391.19

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Waterville Championships
	Division	Open
	Age	33
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	181.9
	Weight	181.9
	Squat	490.5
	Bench	253.5
	Deadlift	529.1
	GLP	66.92

USPF

1983-12-04

Vacationland Open

Open

1210

393.76

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Vacationland Open
	Division	Open
	Age	33
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	475
	Bench	235
	Deadlift	500
	GLP	67.43

USPF

1983-08-27

Kennebec County Meet

Open

1200

368.71

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Kennebec County Meet
	Division	Open
	Age	32
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	181.9
	Weight	181.9
	Squat	475
	Bench	225
	Deadlift	500
	GLP	63.08

USPF

1983-04-30

Maine State Championship

Open

1215

395.39

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Maine State Championship
	Division	Open
	Age	32
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	465
	Bench	230
	Deadlift	520
	GLP	67.71

USPF

1983-01-22

New England States

Open

1179.5

383.82

	Location	USA-NH
	Competition	New England States
	Division	Open
	Age	32
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	446.4
	Bench	209.4
	Deadlift	523.6
	GLP	65.73

USPF

1982-07-25

Kennebec County Championships

Open

1135

396.8

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Kennebec County Championships
	Division	Open
	Age	31
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	148.8
	Weight	148.8
	Squat	415
	Bench	220
	Deadlift	500
	GLP	67.87

USPF

1982-04-18

Maine Championships

Open

1155

403.79

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Maine Championships
	Division	Open
	Age	31
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	148.8
	Weight	148.8
	Squat	430
	Bench	220
	Deadlift	505
	GLP	69.07

USPF

1982-01-30

New England States Championships

Open

1140.9

398.86

	Location	USA-NH
	Competition	New England States Championships
	Division	Open
	Age	31
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	148.8
	Weight	148.8
	Squat	418.9
	Bench	220.5
	Deadlift	501.6
	GLP	68.23

USPF

1981-11-14

Boston Open Classic

Open

1135.4

396.93

	Location	USA-MA
	Competition	Boston Open Classic
	Division	Open
	Age	30
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	148.8
	Weight	148.8
	Squat	413.4
	Bench	220.5
	Deadlift	501.6
	GLP	67.9

USPF

1981-04-11

Maine State Championships

Open

1195

388.87

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Maine State Championships
	Division	Open
	Age	30
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	430
	Bench	230
	Deadlift	535
	GLP	66.6

USPF

1981-02-01

New England States

Open

1140.9

371.27

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	New England States
	Division	Open
	Age	30
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	402.3
	Bench	220.5
	Deadlift	518.1
	GLP	63.58

USPF

1980-11-08

Boston Open

Open

1145

372.6

	Location	USA-MA
	Competition	Boston Open
	Division	Open
	Age	29
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	415
	Bench	215
	Deadlift	515
	GLP	63.81

USPF

1980-04-27

Maine State

Open

1085

353.08

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Maine State
	Division	Open
	Age	29
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	380
	Bench	195
	Deadlift	510
	GLP	60.47

USPF

1980-02-17

New England States

Open

1063.7

346.16

	Location	USA-NH
	Competition	New England States
	Division	Open
	Age	29
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	165.3
	Squat	374.8
	Bench	198.4
	Deadlift	490.5
	GLP	59.28

AAU

1978-04-02

Maine State Powerlift Championship

Open

1020

338.05

	Location	USA-ME
	Competition	Maine State Powerlift Championship
	Division	Open
	Age	27
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	160.8
	Squat	350
	Bench	195
	Deadlift	475
	GLP	57.89

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Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

John LaFlamme has been powerlifting since 1978, and he is still as good as ever. A lot of athletes can only dream of becoming a 2x IPF World Record Holder, while John managed to do it at the age of 71 years old. That being said, it is not clear what John’s goals are now and when he plans to compete next.

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71-Year-Old John LaFlamme (93KG) Sets a 198-kg (436.5-lb) Masters 4 IPF Squat World Record

John LaFlamme put up an incredible squat performance to convincingly break another IPF World Record.

Check out John’s record-breaking squat here:

John LaFlamme’s Full Performance

Squat

Bench Press

Deadlift

Total — 533 kilograms (1,175.1 pounds)

John LaFlamme’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Competition Results

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