Powerlifter Natalie Richards Totals 501.5-kg (1,105.6-lb) For Powerlifting America’s Heaviest U57KG Total Of All-Time
Richards Becomes the First 57-Kilogram Competitor to Surpass 500-Kilogram Total in History of Powerlifting America (AMP), Qualifying for the IPF World's as well.
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Natalie Richards is becoming quite a powerlifting sensation due to her performances over the recent years. She is a legend in her own right and has once again proved her brilliance at the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals, which took place on February 24-26, in Austin, Texas. She won the raw 57-kilogram division and set the heaviest U57KG Powerlifting America (AMP) Total of All-Time, putting up a performance that will be remembered for years to come.
Natalie Richards’ performance from the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals will go down in history. Her squat of 175 kilograms (385.8 pounds), bench press of 105 kilograms (231.5 pounds), and deadlift of 221.5 kilograms (488.3 pounds) were simply outstanding. In the end, her Total came out to 501.5 kilograms (1,105.6 pounds).
Natalie Richards’ success at the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) secured her a National title and a place at the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. So, she is looking forward to representing the United States and competing against the best powerlifters in the world from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta.
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Natalie Richards’ Full Performance
Natalie Richards weighed in at exactly 56.36 kilograms (124.3 pounds) for the 2023 AMP Classic Open Nationals. So, it is evident that she came to the meet fully prepared, and her performance proved it. Natalie only missed one of her nine attempts, which was her third bench press. In addition, she scored new Deadlift and Total Competition PRs.
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The 2023 AMP Classic Open Nationals was Natalie Richards’ 13th sanctioned powerlifting appearance, as well as her 10th career victory. However, it was her most significant victory yet, as she is now qualified for the 2023 IPF World Championships. Natalie has never taken part in the IPF World’s before, so it will be a very special moment for her.
Natalie Richards Competition History
Natalie Richards's Powerlifting History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
411.2
248.0
496.0
1,138.7
596.16
Competition Results
Details
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
AMP
Mar 4, 2026
Open Nationals
FR-O
1,080.3
563.86
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-NV
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.8
Squat
363.8
380.3
-391.3
380.3
Bench
226.0
242.5
248.0
248.0
Deadlift
429.9
451.9
-485.0
451.9
3
AMP
Nov 21, 2025
SBD Austin
FR-O
1,124.4
584.64
Competition
SBD Austin
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-TX
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125.6
Squat
369.3
391.3
407.9
407.9
Bench
226.0
242.5
-253.5
242.5
Deadlift
429.9
457.5
474.0
474.0
5
IPF
Jun 7, 2025
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,080.3
567.63
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.6
Squat
347.2
369.3
380.3
380.3
Bench
226.0
242.5
-248.0
242.5
Deadlift
429.9
457.5
-463.0
457.5
1
AMP
Apr 2, 2025
Classic Open Nationals
FR-O
1,063.7
561.00
Competition
Classic Open Nationals
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-GA
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
122.9
Squat
325.2
347.2
363.8
363.8
Bench
226.0
242.5
248.0
248.0
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
451.9
451.9
9
IPF
Feb 9, 2024
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,138.7
596.16
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
UK
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Weight
124.3
Squat
380.3
396.8
411.2
411.2
Bench
220.5
237.0
242.5
242.5
Deadlift
451.9
485.0
-507.1
485.0
1
IPF
Jun 10, 2023
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,129.9
595.46
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Malta
Age
24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.0
Squat
363.8
380.3
396.8
396.8
Bench
215.0
231.5
237.0
237.0
Deadlift
440.9
474.0
496.0
496.0
1
AMP
Feb 23, 2023
Classic National Championship
FR-O
1,105.6
578.84
Competition
Classic National Championship
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-TX
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.3
Squat
352.7
369.3
385.8
385.8
Bench
215.0
231.5
-242.5
231.5
Deadlift
436.5
463.0
488.3
488.3
1
AMP
Nov 4, 2022
Power Partners Championships
FR-O
429.9
219.39
Competition
Power Partners Championships
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-TN
Age
23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
129.2
Squat
143.3
-
-
143.3
Bench
143.3
-
-
143.3
Deadlift
143.3
-
-
143.3
1
USAPL
Oct 14, 2022
Carolina Primetime
FR-O
1,104.5
571.70
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-SC
Age
23.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
126.4
Squat
358.3
380.3
393.5
393.5
Bench
203.9
226.0
237.0
237.0
Deadlift
407.9
451.9
474.0
474.0
DQ
USAPL
Jun 7, 2022
Mega Nationals
FR-O
-
-
Competition
Mega Nationals
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-NV
Age
23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
127.2
Squat
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
Bench
215.0
226.0
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
-463.0
-463.0
-474.0
-
2
USAPL
Dec 3, 2021
Virginia Pro
FR-Jr
1,069.2
561.18
Competition
Virginia Pro
Division
FR-Jr
Location
USA-VA
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Weight
123.8
Squat
358.3
369.3
380.3
380.3
Bench
203.9
215.0
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
418.9
451.9
468.5
468.5
1
USAPL
Jun 11, 2021
Carolina Primetime
FR-Jr
1,036.2
544.14
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-Jr
Location
USA-SC
Age
22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.7
Squat
341.7
352.7
369.3
369.3
Bench
198.4
209.4
215.0
215.0
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
1
USAPL
Dec 12, 2020
SC State Championship
FR-Jr
970.0
512.44
Competition
SC State Championship
Division
FR-Jr
Location
USA-SC
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
122.6
Squat
330.7
352.7
369.3
369.3
Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4
198.4
Deadlift
363.8
-396.8
402.3
402.3
1
USAPL
Jun 19, 2020
North Carolina Quailifier
FR-O
865.3
453.35
Competition
North Carolina Quailifier
Division
FR-O
Location
USA-NC
Age
21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.1
Squat
314.2
330.7
347.2
347.2
Bench
165.3
176.4
-187.4
176.4
Deadlift
314.2
341.7
-374.8
341.7
1
USAPL
Nov 1, 2019
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
771.6
410.84
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Location
USA-NC
Age
20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
121.1
Squat
281.1
303.1
-314.2
303.1
Bench
154.3
165.3
170.9
170.9
Deadlift
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through September 12, 2026.
Being in her early 20s, Natalie Richards has just made a giant step in her career, as she is starting to build an impressive resume. In addition, she has quickly emerged as a top candidate for the 2023 IPF World’s, especially since she still has a couple of months to progress even further.
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Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.