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Shawna Mendelson

the United States Female Elite

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
Best Squat
328.9 kg
Best Bench
256.3 kg
Best Deadlift
231.3 kg
Best Total
764.3 kg
Best DOTS
714.53
Best Wilks
693.29
Meet Count
26
Years Active
19+

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.