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.
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.
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.
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
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
396.8
237
396.8
1129.9
595.46
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IPF
2023-06-11
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1129.9
595.46
Location
Malta
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123
Squat
363.8
380.3
396.8
396.8
Bench
215
231.5
237
237
Deadlift
440.9
474
496
496
GLP
122.18
1
AMP
2023-02-24
Classic National Championship
FR-O
1105.6
578.84
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic National Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.3
Squat
352.7
369.3
385.8
385.8
Bench
215
231.5
-242.5
231.5
Deadlift
436.5
463
488.3
488.3
GLP
118.64
1
AMP
2022-11-05
Power Partners Championships
FR-O
429.9
219.39
Location
USA-TN
Competition
Power Partners Championships
Division
FR-O
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
GLP
44.81
1
USAPL
2022-10-15
Carolina Primetime
FR-O
1104.5
571.7
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
126.4
Squat
358.3
380.3
393.5
393.5
Bench
203.9
226
237
237
Deadlift
407.9
451.9
474
474
GLP
116.98
DQ
USAPL
2022-06-08
Mega Nationals
FR-O
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Mega Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
127.2
Squat
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
Bench
215
226
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
-463
-463
-474
2
USAPL
2021-12-04
Virginia Pro
FR-Jr
1069.2
561.18
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia Pro
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Weight
123.8
Squat
358.3
369.3
380.3
380.3
Bench
203.9
215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
418.9
451.9
468.5
468.5
GLP
115.07
1
USAPL
2021-06-12
Carolina Primetime
FR-Jr
1036.2
544.14
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-Jr
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
215
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
111.59
1
USAPL
2021-06-12
Carolina Primetime
FR-O
1036.2
544.14
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Carolina Primetime
Division
FR-O
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
215
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
111.59
1
USAPL
2020-12-13
SC State Championship
FR-Jr
970
512.44
Location
USA-SC
Competition
SC State Championship
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~21.5
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
GLP
105.19
1
USAPL
2020-12-13
SC State Championship
FR-O
970
512.44
Location
USA-SC
Competition
SC State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
~21.5
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
GLP
105.19
1
USAPL
2020-06-20
North Carolina Quailifier
FR-O
865.3
453.35
Location
USA-NC
Competition
North Carolina Quailifier
Division
FR-O
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
GLP
92.93
1
USAPL
2019-11-02
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
771.6
410.84
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
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
GLP
84.45
1
USAPL
2019-11-02
Fall Festival of Power
FR-O
771.6
410.84
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-O
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
GLP
84.45
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
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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