Julia Mills - Image via @juliamillsstrengthcoach Instagram
Julia Mills has gained a reputation for being one of the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifters in the UK after putting up some dominant performances in the 75-kilogram weight class. However, it looks like she wanted another challenge, since she jumped up to the 82.5-kilogram weight class in her recent competition. The 2022 IrishPO Irish Pro Invitational VI took place in Limerick, Ireland, on August 28, and Julia competed in the Raw With Wraps division.
It turned out that Julia Mills was more than capable of dominating the 82.5-kilogram weight class as well, since her Total of 612.5 kilograms (1,350.3 pounds) is the new All-Time UK Record.
Julia Mills also scored two more 82.5-kilogram weight class All-Time UK Records, which were the 240-kilogram (529.1-pound) squat and the 145-kilogram (319.7-pound) bench press. So, the only record she missed out on was the deadlift, as she locked out 227.5 kilograms (501.5 pounds).
Julia Mills’ Full Performance
Julia Mills successfully completed eight of her attempts, only missing her final squat. In addition, she has scored all of her competition PRs at this competition, so it was obviously her greatest career performance so far.
Squat
220 kilograms (485 pounds)
240 kilograms (529.1 pounds) — U82.5 All-Time UK Record
Unsuccessful — 245 kilograms (540.1 pounds)
Bench Press
130 kilograms (286.6 pounds)
140 kilograms (308.6 pounds)
145 kilograms (319.6 pounds) — U82.5 All-Time UK Record
Deadlift
200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
217.5 kilograms (479.5 pounds)
227.5 kilograms (501.5 pounds)
Total — 612.5 kilograms (1,350.3 pounds) — U82.5 All-Time UK Record
It is also good to see that Julia Mills was awarded accordingly, since the 2022 IrishPO Irish Pro Invitational VI gave out identical prizes to the male and female divisions. So, she went home with three All-Time UK Records and €2,000 ($2,011).
“Brilliant atmosphere huge thanks to @shanebrodiepowerlifter for running such a fabulous event huge step forward for female strength sports that the female prize money equalled the male prize just amazing to see💜.”
This was Julia Mills’ 10th sanctioned powerlifting competition and what is most impressive is the fact that she has won all of them. Since Julia began her career in 2018, she’s had a busy schedule.
Julia Mills Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
529.1
319.7
529.1
1350.3
585.21
Multi-ply
600.8
352.7
600.8
1460.6
627.39
Raw
275.6
771.6
331.62
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IrishPO
2022-08-28
Irish Pro Invitiational VI
F_OCR_IPO
1350.3
580.78
Location
Ireland
Competition
Irish Pro Invitiational VI
Division
F_OCR_IPO
Age
44
Equipment
Wraps
Class
181.9
Weight
174.2
Squat
485
529.1
-540.1
529.1
Bench
286.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
Deadlift
440.9
479.5
501.6
501.6
1
BPU
2022-07-04
British Powerlifting Championships
F_MEM_1_BPU
1460.6
627.39
Location
UK
Competition
British Powerlifting Championships
Division
F_MEM_1_BPU
Age
43
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
174.6
Squat
529.1
573.2
600.8
600.8
Bench
-330.7
330.7
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
507.1
-553.4
-553.4
507.1
1
GPC-GB
2022-04-09
Tattooed and Strong
F-O
749.6
331.62
Location
England
Competition
Tattooed and Strong
Division
F-O
Age
43
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
164.9
Bench
-275.6
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Deadlift
451.9
474
-490.5
474
1
BPU
2021-06-21
British Championships
F_OCR_BPU
1322.8
585.21
Location
UK
Competition
British Championships
Division
F_OCR_BPU
Age
42
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
164.9
Squat
485
-518.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
286.6
-297.6
297.6
297.6
Deadlift
463
-507.1
507.1
507.1
1
GPC
2020-09-01
European Championships
O
1278.7
541.52
Location
Slovakia
Competition
European Championships
Division
O
Age
42
Equipment
Wraps
Class
181.9
Weight
179.7
Squat
429.9
-485
485
485
Bench
275.6
292.1
-303.1
292.1
Deadlift
463
501.6
-518.1
501.6
1
GPC-GB
2020-03-07
Tattooed and Strong
F-M1
771.6
326.19
Location
UK
Competition
Tattooed and Strong
Division
F-M1
Age
41
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
180.3
Bench
253.5
270.1
-286.6
270.1
Deadlift
501.6
-529.1
-534.6
501.6
1
WPC
2019-11-07
World Championships
F_MCR_1_WPC
1140.9
534.26
Location
Finland
Competition
World Championships
Division
F_MCR_1_WPC
Age
41
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
148.8
Squat
385.8
424.4
-440.9
424.4
Bench
220.5
237
248
248
Deadlift
440.9
468.5
468.5
1
BPU
2019-09-08
North East Qualifier
F_MCR_1_BPU
1102.3
489.07
Location
England
Competition
North East Qualifier
Division
F_MCR_1_BPU
Age
41
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
164
Squat
352.7
396.8
418.9
418.9
Bench
209.4
231.5
-242.5
231.5
Deadlift
396.8
440.9
451.9
451.9
1
BPU
2019-05-10
British Championships at BodyPower
F_MCR_1_BPU
1014.1
476.54
Location
England
Competition
British Championships at BodyPower
Division
F_MCR_1_BPU
Age
40
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
147.9
Squat
352.7
374.8
-396.8
374.8
Bench
220.5
-237
-237
220.5
Deadlift
418.9
-440.9
-451.9
418.9
1
BPU
2018-11-24
North East Qualifiers
F_MCR_1_BPU
981.1
435.27
Location
England
Competition
North East Qualifiers
Division
F_MCR_1_BPU
Age
40
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
164
Squat
308.6
330.7
-352.7
330.7
Bench
209.4
220.5
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
418.9
418.9
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022
Julia Mills is 44 years old, but that does not play a big factor in her performance, which was evident at this competition. Her performance was not only the best of her career, but it was one of the best showings ever by any powerlifter from the UK. There is no clear picture of Julia’s next move, but she is likely to continue training in the hope of pushing these records even further.
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