Shawna Mendelson
Shawna Mendelson is a competitive powerlifter from the United States. Shawna Mendelson has competed from 2003 to 2022. Competition highlights include a best competition total of 764.3 kg and a peak DOTS score of 714.5. The OpenPowerlifting record shows 26 sanctioned meets with 21 first-place finishes.
Vital Statistics
Shawna Mendelson is a United States powerlifter with a best competition total of 764.3 kg and a best DOTS of 714.53.
- Best total
- 764.3 kg
- Best DOTS
- 714.53
- Competition context
- 82.5 kg class, SPF, Multi-ply
- Meet count
- 26 sanctioned meets
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 328.9 kg | 81.3 kg | Spring Mania | 2020-09-05 | 82.5 |
| Bench Press | 256.3 kg | 78.5 kg | Titans for Tots | 2022-12-10 | 82.5 |
| Deadlift | 231.3 kg | 81.3 kg | Spring Mania | 2020-09-05 | 82.5 |
| Total | 764.3 kg | 81.3 kg | Spring Mania | 2020-09-05 | 82.5 |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-07 | Senior Nationals | 207.5 kg | 125 kg | 160 kg | 492.5 kg |
| 2004-06-05 | Senior Nationals | 260 kg | 155 kg | 200 kg | 615 kg |
| 2013-08-17 | Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships | 283.5 kg | 181.4 kg | 217.7 kg | 682.7 kg |
| 2014-08-16 | Westside Pro Invitational Powerlifting Championships | 303.9 kg | 183.7 kg | 204.1 kg | 691.7 kg |
| 2016-05-15 | Northeast Showdown | 317.5 kg | 188.2 kg | 220.0 kg | 725.8 kg |
| 2018-11-11 | WPO Championships | 325 kg | 190 kg | 227.5 kg | 742.5 kg |
| 2020-09-05 | Spring Mania | 328.9 kg | 204.1 kg | 231.3 kg | 764.3 kg |
Competition History
26 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-10 | Titans for Tots | IPA | 82.5 | 78.5 kg | - | 256.3 kg | - | 256.3 kg | 243.8 | 1 | |
| 2021-07-17 | 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational | MM | 82.5 | 80.3 kg | - | 249.5 kg | - | 249.5 kg | 234.7 | 1 | |
| 2021-06-26 | Strength Spectacular | IPA | 90 | 83.9 kg | - | 247.2 kg | - | 247.2 kg | 227.6 | 1 | |
| 2020-09-05 | Spring Mania | SPF | 82.5 | 81.3 kg | 328.9 kg | 204.1 kg | 231.3 kg | 764.3 kg | 714.5 | 1 | |
| 2019-10-28 | WPO Super Finals | WPC | 82.5 | 81.0 kg | 322.5 kg | 200 kg | 215 kg | 737.5 kg | 690.9 | 4 | |
| 2018-11-11 | WPO Championships | WPC | 75+ | 80.6 kg | 325 kg | 190 kg | 227.5 kg | 742.5 kg | 697.3 | 2 | |
| 2018-06-23 | Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships | IPA | 82.5 | 81.9 kg | 308.4 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2017-08-12 | Summer Heat Championships | SPF | 75 | 73.7 kg | - | - | 215.5 kg | 215.5 kg | 211.8 | 1 | |
| 2017-04-22 | Womens Pro/Am | SPF | 82.5 | 81.8 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2016-05-15 | Northeast Showdown | SPF | 82.5 | 80.7 kg | 317.5 kg | 188.2 kg | 220.0 kg | 725.8 kg | 680.7 | 1 | |
| 2016-01-30 | Savolinna Record Breakers | FPO | 82.5 | 81.2 kg | - | 206.5 kg | - | 206.5 kg | 193.2 | 1 | |
| 2015-10-24 | Grand Prix National Powerlifting Championships | IPA | 75 | 74.4 kg | 265.4 kg | 183.7 kg | 186.0 kg | 635.0 kg | 621.2 | 1 | |
| 2014-08-16 | Westside Pro Invitational Powerlifting Championships | IPA | 82.5 | 75.2 kg | 303.9 kg | 183.7 kg | 204.1 kg | 691.7 kg | 673.0 | 1 | |
| 2014-06-21 | Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships | IPA | 82.5 | 82.2 kg | - | 176.9 kg | - | 176.9 kg | 164.5 | 1 | |
| 2013-08-17 | Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships | IPA | 82.5 | 81.2 kg | 283.5 kg | 181.4 kg | 217.7 kg | 682.7 kg | 638.4 | 2 | |
| 2012-09-28 | Olympia Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Invitational | USPA | 75 | 74.1 kg | -215 kg | -142.5 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2008-11-20 | World Championships | WPC | 75 | 73.8 kg | - | 125 kg | - | 125 kg | 122.8 | 1 | |
| 2008-08-01 | Amateur Worlds | WPC | 82.5 | 76.5 kg | 227.5 kg | 130 kg | 167.5 kg | 525 kg | 506.1 | 1 | |
| 2008-04-12 | Amateur Nationals | APF | 82.5 | 81.5 kg | 220 kg | 125 kg | 170 kg | 515 kg | 480.8 | 1 | |
| 2007-12-15 | Metal Militia Memorial | APF | 82.5 | 82.5 kg | 229.1 kg | 124.7 kg | 165.6 kg | 519.4 kg | 482.0 | 1 | |
| 2006-04-07 | Amateur Nationals | APF | 75 | 67.7 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2005-11-12 | Asylum Power | APF | 82.5 | 82.5 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2005-06-03 | Nationals | APF | 82.5 | 82.5 kg | 255 kg | 165 kg | 182.5 kg | 602.5 kg | 559.2 | 2 | |
| 2004-08-07 | Iowa State & WPO Qualifier | APF | 82.5 | 82.5 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2004-06-05 | Senior Nationals | APF | 82.5 | 82.5 kg | 260 kg | 155 kg | 200 kg | 615 kg | 570.8 | 2 | |
| 2003-06-07 | Senior Nationals | APF | 90 | 90 kg | 207.5 kg | 125 kg | 160 kg | 492.5 kg | 439.1 | 1 |
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 99.9% | Squat stronger than 99.9% of 82.5kg female lifters |
| Bench Press | 99.9% | Bench Press stronger than 99.9% of 82.5kg female lifters |
| Deadlift | 99.9% | Deadlift stronger than 99.9% of 82.5kg female lifters |
| Total | 99.9% | Total stronger than 99.9% of 82.5kg female lifters |
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About Shawna Mendelson
Shawna Mendelson is a United States competitive powerlifter who has competed in 26 sanctioned meets since 2003. Shawna Mendelson has competed under IPA, MM, SPF, WPC, FPO, USPA, APF federations.
Career best competition total: 764.3 kg with a DOTS score of 714.53. Individual lift PRs: 328.9 kg squat, 256.3 kg bench press, 231.3 kg deadlift.
This profile is built from verified competition data sourced from OpenPowerlifting. All results shown are from sanctioned competition performances, not self-reported numbers.

