19-YO Nonso Chinye (120KG) Sets Raw Deadlift & Total IPF Junior World Records

Nonso Chinye was one of the greatest powerlifters in the Sub-Junior division. However, he had to transition to the Juniors this year, having turned 19-years-old. So, Nonso competed at the 2024 World Juniors and Sub-Juniors Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships. He was a part of the 120-kilogram weight class, which he ended up winning with ease, having managed to set new raw Deadlift and Total IPF Junior World Records.

The deadlift is Nonso Chinye’s greatest event without a shadow of a doubt, and it has been for multiple years now. So, his opener of 355 kilograms (782.6 pounds) was already enough to seal him the victory and was heavier than any of his rivals managed to achieve a pull of such weight.

Consequently, Nonso Chinye made a decision to go for the U120KG IPF Junior World Record on his second attempt already. However, he did not just beat the record but instead loaded 385.5 kilograms (849.9 pounds) to exceed it by 7 kilograms (15.4 pounds). What is even more impressive is that Nonso made easy work of the deadlift, displaying perfect technique while combining the conventional stance and a mixed grip.

With how easily his second attempt moved, Nonso Chinye decided to make another huge jump for his final one, hoping to deadlift 411 kilograms (906 pounds), which would be the IPF Open World Record at the time. His endeavor was impressive, getting the bar up to his knees but unable to get to lockout. So, his second attempt of 385.5 kilograms (849.9 pounds) remained the U120KG IPF Junior World Record.

*Etienne El Chaer held the previous IPF Junior World Record of 378.5-kg (834.4-lb), which he set at the 2023 IPF World Junior and Sub-Junior Classic Championships.

Watch the lift here:

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Nonso Chinye’s Full Performance

Nonso Chinye only had one unsuccessful attempt, and it was his final deadlift. So, he had a near-perfect performance. This resulted in new competition PR’s across all events, which, when accumulated, gave him a total of 938 kilograms (2,067.9 pounds). This was 21.5 kilograms (47.4 pounds) heavier than the former U120KG IPF Junior World Record, giving him another incredible achievement.

Squat

• 310 kilograms (683.4 pounds)
• 327.5 kilograms (722 pounds)
• 342.5 kilograms (755 pounds) — Competition PR

Bench Press

• 197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
• 205 kilograms (451.9 pounds)
• 210 kilograms (463 pounds) — Competition PR

Deadlift

• 355 kilograms (782.6 pounds)
• 385.5 kilograms (849.9 pounds) — U120KG IPF Junior World Record & Competition PR
• Unsuccessful — 411 kilograms (906 pounds)

Total — 938 kilograms (2,067.9 pounds) — U120KG IPF Junior World Record & Competition PR

*Joseph McDonald held the previous U120KG IPF Junior Total World Record of 926.5-kg (2,042.5-lb), which he set at the 2024 NAPF 21st Annual North American Powerlifting Championships.

Watch all of the lifts here:

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Nonso Chinye’s Powerlifting History

Nonso Chinye has been competing since 2022, during which he has taken part in eight sanctioned powerlifting competitions. He has won all of them except for his debut at the 2022 IPF World Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships, where he had to settle for second place. However, he redeemed himself the next year, becoming the Sub-Junior champion.

So, taking into account his newest achievement of winning the Junior World Championships as well, Nonso Chinye holds a very impressive resume. In fact, he now holds three Sub-Junior and two Junior IPF World Records.