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Dawn Dotson
USA
Female
Elite
Vital Statistics
Dawn Dotson is a USA powerlifter with a best competition total of 345.0 kg and a best DOTS of 265.91.
- Best total
- 345 kg
- Best DOTS
- 265.91
- Competition context
- 84+ kg class, USAPL, Raw
- Meet count
- 20 sanctioned meets
- Records held
- 1
Best Squat
107.5 kg
Best Bench
117.5 kg
Best Deadlift
142.5 kg
Best Total
345 kg
Best DOTS
265.91
Best Wilks
265.01
Meet Count
20
Years Active
6+
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 107.5 kg | 157.5 kg | Tucson Strength Classic | 2020-10-24 | 90+ |
| Bench Press | 117.5 kg | 160.5 kg | UBU Expo - Phoenix | 2022-08-06 | 100+ |
| Deadlift | 142.5 kg | 160.5 kg | UBU Expo - Phoenix | 2022-08-06 | 100+ |
| Total | 345 kg | 164.4 kg | AZ State Championship | 2019-04-27 | 84+ |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-11 | Arizona Fall Classic | 85 kg | 90 kg | 130 kg | 305 kg |
| 2018-04-14 | Arizona State Championship | 97.5 kg | 95 kg | 142.5 kg | 335 kg |
| 2019-04-27 | AZ State Championship | 102.5 kg | 102.5 kg | 140 kg | 345 kg |
Competition History
21 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-05 | Bench Nationals | USAPL | 100+ | 155.4 kg | - | 110 kg | - | 110 kg | 84.8 | 1 | |
| 2023-08-05 | Bench Nationals | USAPL | 100+ | 155.4 kg | - | 95 kg | - | 95 kg | 73.2 | 1 | |
| 2023-06-17 | Equipped Nationals | USAPL | 100+ | 158.9 kg | 85 kg | 112.5 kg | 110 kg | 307.5 kg | 237.0 | 2 | |
| 2023-03-03 | Arnold Masters Pro Bench Finals | USAPL | - | 162.2 kg | - | 92.5 kg | - | 92.5 kg | 71.3 | 3 | |
| 2023-03-03 | Arnold Masters Pro Series Finals | USAPL | - | 162.2 kg | - | 100 kg | 85 kg | - | - | DQ | |
| 2022-08-06 | UBU Expo - Phoenix | USAPL | 100+ | 160.5 kg | 75 kg | 117.5 kg | 142.5 kg | 335 kg | 258.2 | 1 | |
| 2022-06-08 | Bench Nationals | USAPL | 100+ | 157 kg | - | 102.5 kg | - | 102.5 kg | 79.0 | 1 | |
| 2022-06-08 | Mega Nationals | USAPL | 100+ | 155.4 kg | 77.5 kg | 115 kg | 115 kg | 307.5 kg | 237.0 | 1 | |
| 2022-04-23 | Rough Rider Showdown | USAPL | 100+ | 156.4 kg | 75 kg | 102.5 kg | 135 kg | 312.5 kg | 240.9 | 1 | |
| 2022-03-04 | Arnold Masters of Iron Pro Bench | USAPL | - | 156.4 kg | - | 100 kg | - | 100 kg | 77.1 | 3 | |
| 2021-06-14 | Raw Bench Nationals | USAPL | 84+ | 156.1 kg | - | 100 kg | - | 100 kg | 77.1 | 1 | |
| 2020-11-15 | WSS Power Fest | USAPL | 84+ | 158.3 kg | - | 97.5 kg | - | 97.5 kg | 75.2 | 1 | |
| 2020-10-24 | Tucson Strength Classic | USPA | 90+ | 157.5 kg | 107.5 kg | 90 kg | 137.5 kg | 335 kg | 258.2 | 1 | |
| 2020-01-19 | Wicked Strong Women | USAPL | 84+ | 158.9 kg | 90 kg | 90 kg | 135 kg | 315 kg | 242.8 | 1 | |
| 2019-08-31 | Bench Nationals | USAPL | 84+ | 158.2 kg | - | 92.5 kg | - | 92.5 kg | 71.3 | 1 | |
| 2019-04-27 | AZ State Championship | USAPL | 84+ | 164.4 kg | 102.5 kg | 102.5 kg | 140 kg | 345 kg | 265.9 | 1 | |
| 2019-01-12 | Iron and Ice Push Pull Meet | USAPL | 84+ | 166.7 kg | - | 97.5 kg | - | 97.5 kg | 75.2 | 1 | |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals | USAPL | 84+ | 159.1 kg | 95 kg | 97.5 kg | 135 kg | 327.5 kg | 252.4 | 3 | |
| 2018-09-23 | Apeman Strong Fest 2.0 | USAPL | 84+ | 162.1 kg | 85 kg | 92.5 kg | 137.5 kg | 315 kg | 242.8 | 1 | |
| 2018-04-14 | Arizona State Championship | USAPL | 84+ | 156.7 kg | 97.5 kg | 95 kg | 142.5 kg | 335 kg | 258.2 | 1 | |
| 2017-11-11 | Arizona Fall Classic | USAPL | 84+ | 153.1 kg | 85 kg | 90 kg | 130 kg | 305 kg | 235.1 | 1 |
Records Held
102.5 kg
bench - 100+
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 31.3% | Squat stronger than 31.3% of 84+kg female lifters |
| Bench Press | 98.0% | Bench Press stronger than 98.0% of 84+kg female lifters |
| Deadlift | 50.0% | Deadlift stronger than 50.0% of 84+kg female lifters |
| Total | 62.5% | Total stronger than 62.5% of 84+kg female lifters |
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About Dawn Dotson
Dawn Dotson is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 20 sanctioned meets since 2017. Dawn Dotson has competed under USAPL, USPA federations.
Career best competition total: 345.0 kg with a DOTS score of 265.91. Individual lift PRs: 107.5 kg squat, 117.5 kg bench press, 142.5 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.

