The 2022 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships left us in awe multiple times, like when Agata Sitko added another World Record to her resume. However, amongst all of the actions that took place in Istanbul, Turkey, between August 27th and September 04th, Malik Bernoussi Triolet’s performance was arguably the most surprising. Although Malik is only 18-years-old, his strength is comparable to that of much more experienced elite powerlifters. This can especially be said for his bench press, as he broke the IPF Sub-Junior World Record in the 93-kilogram weight class.
Malik Bernoussi Triolet locked out a massive 200.5-kilogram (442-pound) raw bench press. He also previously held the record of 193 kilograms (425.5 pounds), which he set at the 2021 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, Malik’s recent improvement means that he is the first powerlifter in the 93KG Sub-Junior division of the IPF to bench press at least 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds).
Apart from the bench press, Malik Bernoussi Triolet also set two more Sub-Junior IPF World Records. The first move he made was squatting 282 kilograms (621.7 pounds), which ensured that he broke Santillana Izquierdo Jaime’s World Record by 8.5 kilograms (18.7 pounds). Santilliana set the previous record at the 2021 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
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Malik Bernoussi Triolet’s final 93KG Sub-Junior World Record was his 775-kilogram (1,708.6-pound) Total. Jack Hopkins previously held this World Record, having totaled 752.5 kilograms (1,659 pounds) at the 2021 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Malik Bernoussi Triolet was the best-ranked male powerlifter in the Raw Sub-Junior division across all weight classes at the 2022 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships. Furthermore, he scored competition PRs in all events, so this is easily his greatest performance yet.
Squat
267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds)
275 kilograms (606.3 pounds)
282 kilograms (621.7 pounds) — U93KG Sub-Junior IPF World Record
Bench Press
Unsuccessful — 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
200.5 kilograms (442 pounds) — U93KG Sub-Junior IPF World Record
Deadlift
275 kilograms (606.3 pounds)
292.5 kilograms (644.9 pounds) — Competition PR
Unsuccessful — 310.5 kilograms (684.5 pounds)
Total — 775 kilograms (1,708.6 pounds) — U93KG Sub-Junior IPF World Record
Despite his young age, Malik Bernoussi Triolet has already competed in 12 sanctioned powerlifting competitions. However, this was his just fourth win so far, but also the most significant one. Now that he has earned the title of World Champion, Malik will be hungry for more. So there is no doubt that many more victories will come soon enough.
Malik Bernoussi Triolet’s Competitive History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
633.8
469.6
633.8
1792.4
520.49
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
FFForce
2023-04-08
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
The French powerlifting scene is not lacking elite powerlifters, but Malik Bernoussi Triolet has the potential to become their best international representative in the next few years. Considering Malik is only 18-years-old, his strength is likely to increase once he enters his 20s, which will be fascinating to watch.
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