Jonathan Cayco had an incredible return to the 2025 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. He took the stage on June 12th in Chemnitz, Germany, competing in the 93-kilogram weight class. There he displayed his bench press prowess, lifting 246 kilograms (542.3 pounds) to set a new IPF World Record.
Jonathan Cayco was a level above everyone else on the opening lift of the bench press session, lifting a massive 232.5-kilogram (512.6-pound) load. So, it was immediately clear that Jonathan came into the competition with a goal to make history.
For his second lift, Jonathan Cayco once again put on a pair of wrist wraps before proceeding to the 246-kilogram (542.3-pound) bench press. After some mental preparation, Jonathan lowered the bar down to his chest in a controlled fashion and started pressing it back up. As a result, he further advanced the U93KG IPF World Record.
Cayco then decided to increase the weight by 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) for his final attempt. Unfortunately, he was unable to successfully complete the lift, which meant that his record from the second attempt would remain.
*Jonathan Cayco also held the previous U93KG IPF World Record of 245.5-kg (541.2-lb). He set that record at the 2024 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the lift here:
Jonathan Cayco’ Full Performance
Jonathan Cayco had an incredible performance at the 2025 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. His bench press World Record was certainly the highlight of his day, but Cayco lifted some impressive numbers on the other two events as well.
Jonathan successfully completed seven of his nine attempts, only missing out on his heaviest bench press and deadlift. This allowed him to claim a spot on the podium. Specifically, he walked away with a bronze medal.
Squat
- 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds)
- 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds)
- 307.5 kilograms (677.9 pounds)
Bench Press
- 232.5 kilograms (512.6 pounds)
- 246 kilograms (542.3 pounds) — U93KG IPF World Record
- Unsuccessful — 248 kilograms (546.7 pounds)
Deadlift
- 320 kilograms (705.5 pounds)
- 340 kilograms (749.6 pounds)
- Unsuccessful — 357.5 kilograms (788.2 pounds)
Total — 893.5 kilograms (1,969.8 pounds)
The 2025 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships marked the 21st sanctioned powerlifting appearance for Jonathan Cayco. He has also been very successful throughout his career, winning 13 competitions so far, including the 2021 and 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. Jonathan is still making significant improvements, which is why it is likely that he will continue to be a contender for the IPF World Championships title in the future.
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