Malik Bernoussi Triolet - Image credit @theipf Instagram
Malik Bernoussi Triolet has been one of the greatest powerlifters in the sub-junior division that the powerlifting world has ever seen. So, as he got older, the time came for him to jump up to the Junior age class. His first year as a Junior has been nothing short of spectacular, but it just got even better following his recent appearance. Malik competed in the 2023 EPF European Juniors and Sub-Juniors Classic Powerlifting Championships, which took place on October 10-17, in Budapest, Hungary. Seeing how the bench press is his greatest lift, when that portion of the competition started, all eyes were pointed towards him. Malik did not disappoint, having set a brand new 221-kilogram (487.2-pound) Raw Bench Press U93KG IPF Junior World Record.
Malik Bernoussi Triolet opened up his competition exceptionally well, first claiming a new competition PR on the squats, thus setting himself up for the remainder of the competition.
Moving on to the bench press, Malik opened up with a bench press of 205 kilograms (468.5 pounds), which was already a mind-blowing weight. He then jumped up to 215.5 kilograms (479.5 pounds) for his second attempt, where it was clear that he was gunning for a new record.
Finally, Malik Bernoussi Triolet bench pressed 221 kilograms (487.2 pounds) on his third attempt without too much struggle. He did not use any equipment apart from the wrist wraps, thus displaying a feat of pure power.
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While he did put up incredible performances on the squat and bench press, tragedy struck Malik Bernoussi Triolet on deadlifts, as he missed his second and third attempts. Thus, he went from being the dominant leader of the group to a fourth-place finisher in the 93-kilogram weight class. If he had successfully locked out either of his two unsuccessful deadlift attempts, Malik would have been crowned the EPF European Junior Champion.
Flashback to September and the 2023 IPF Junior World Championships, Malik Bernoussi Triolet missed two of his final deadlifts as well. So, the same deadlift mistakes have cost him two of the most prestigious titles in a very short time period. Malik is not at fault, though, as powerlifting frequently calls for athletes to take risks. Instead, Malik could take this as an opportunity to develop further and reduce the likelihood of a similar occurrence in the future.
Squat
280 kilograms (617.3 pounds)
290 kilograms (639.3 pounds)
295 kilograms (650.4 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
212.5 kilograms (468.5 pounds)
217.5 kilograms (479.5 pounds)
221 kilograms (487.2 pounds) — U93KG IPF Junior World Record
Deadlift
290 kilograms (639.3 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 302.5 kilograms (666.9 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
Total — 806 kilograms (1,776.9 pounds)
Check out Malik’s close miss on the deadlifts:
Context: If the barbell did not slip from Malik Bernoussi Triolet’s hand, he would have most likely won the competition.
Championnats de France Juniors de Force Athlétique
Juniors
1792.4
520.49
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Juniors de Force Athlétique
Division
Juniors
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.4
Squat
606.3
-628.3
633.8
633.8
Bench
440.9
469.6
-487.2
469.6
Deadlift
666.9
688.9
-705.5
688.9
GLP
107.02
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1764.8
517.17
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198.7
Squat
600.8
617.3
-622.8
617.3
Bench
424.4
446.4
463
463
Deadlift
628.3
666.9
684.5
684.5
GLP
106.33
1
IPF
2022-08-31
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1708.6
495.42
Location
Turkey
Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203
Squat
589.7
606.3
621.7
621.7
Bench
-429.9
429.9
442
442
Deadlift
606.3
644.9
-684.5
644.9
GLP
101.87
2
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1654.6
478
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.6
Squat
584.2
-603
-604.1
584.2
Bench
407.9
420
425.5
425.5
Deadlift
606.3
633.8
644.9
644.9
GLP
98.28
2
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1625.9
469.67
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.6
Squat
-589.7
-589.7
589.7
589.7
Bench
396.8
407.9
-413.4
407.9
Deadlift
584.2
628.3
-663.6
628.3
GLP
96.57
3
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1636.9
475
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.7
Squat
573.2
600.8
-606.3
600.8
Bench
407.9
424.4
-431
424.4
Deadlift
611.8
-644.9
-644.9
611.8
GLP
97.67
4
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Sub-Juniors
1554.3
478.05
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.6
Squat
529.1
545.6
-567.7
545.6
Bench
380.3
-396.8
-396.8
380.3
Deadlift
595.2
628.3
-661.4
628.3
GLP
97.98
2
FFForce
2020-02-01
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave LAURAF
Jeunes
319.7
102.82
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave LAURAF
Division
Jeunes
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Weight
168.4
Bench
319.7
-330.7
-330.7
319.7
GLP
76.03
1
FFForce
2020-01-18
Challenge dHiver FA PL LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
1372.4
437.17
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver FA PL LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
171.1
Squat
451.9
-479.5
485
485
Bench
308.6
319.7
336.2
336.2
Deadlift
501.6
-540.1
551.2
551.2
GLP
89.18
1
FFForce
2019-11-16
Départemental FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
1267.7
417.94
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162
Squat
418.9
440.9
457.5
457.5
Bench
286.6
-297.6
297.6
297.6
Deadlift
463
496
512.6
512.6
GLP
84.71
G
FFForce
2019-06-08
Deuxième Pas FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
909.4
328.64
Location
France
Competition
Deuxième Pas FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
142.3
Squat
-325.2
325.2
-358.3
325.2
Bench
203.9
209.4
-220.5
209.4
Deadlift
-374.8
-374.8
374.8
374.8
GLP
65.06
3
FFForce
2019-04-06
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Cadets Sub-Juniors
Sub-Juniors
937
342.42
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Cadets Sub-Juniors
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
140.2
Squat
308.6
330.7
-352.7
330.7
Bench
209.4
-226
-226
209.4
Deadlift
363.8
396.8
-418.9
396.8
GLP
67.56
2
FFForce
2018-11-10
Départemental FA PL LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
887.4
321.43
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
14
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
141.9
Squat
303.1
314.2
325.2
325.2
Bench
192.9
215
-231.5
215
Deadlift
347.2
-363.8
-363.8
347.2
GLP
63.59
1
FFForce
2018-10-13
Premier Pas FA PL LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
865.3
314.75
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
14
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
141.1
Squat
-297.6
297.6
-314.2
297.6
Bench
187.4
203.9
-220.5
203.9
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
-374.8
363.8
GLP
62.19
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Malik Bernoussi Triolet has now taken part in 16 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and won six of them. He built an impressive legacy in the sub-junior division and is now looking to do the same among the Juniors as well. Setting a new IPF Junior Bench Press World Record is certainly a good start to his life in the new age class, since it is just a glimpse of what we will see from him in the upcoming few years.
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