Diann Nelson
Vital Statistics
Diann Nelson is a USA powerlifter with a best competition total of 245.0 kg and a best DOTS of 306.55.
- Best total
- 245 kg
- Best DOTS
- 306.55
- Competition context
- 52 kg class, USAPL, Raw
- Meet count
- 20 sanctioned meets
- Records held
- 1
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 75 kg | 50.1 kg | Raw Nationals | 2008-07-25 | 52 |
| Bench Press | 87.5 kg | 51.2 kg | Bench Press National Championships | 2011-09-02 | 52 |
| Deadlift | 105 kg | 50.1 kg | Raw Nationals | 2008-07-25 | 52 |
| Total | 245 kg | 50.1 kg | Raw Nationals | 2008-07-25 | 52 |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-24 | State Championships | 62.5 kg | 65.0 kg | 92.4 kg | 219.9 kg |
| 2008-03-22 | State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | 75 kg | 65 kg | 102.5 kg | 242.5 kg |
| 2008-07-25 | Raw Nationals | 75 kg | 65 kg | 105 kg | 245 kg |
Diann Nelson's best total of 245kg places her above the 59th percentile of all 52kg Raw lifters ever recorded (34,131 entries).
Competition History
21 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-14 | South Dakota Open | USAPL | 52 | 48.9 kg | - | 67.5 kg | - | 67.5 kg | 85.9 | 1 | |
| 2024-05-04 | South Dakota State Championships | USAPL | 48 | 46.7 kg | 20 kg | 65 kg | 27.5 kg | 112.5 kg | 148.1 | 1 | |
| 2022-06-08 | Bench Nationals | USAPL | 52 | 48.6 kg | - | 69 kg | - | 69 kg | 88.3 | 1 | |
| 2022-04-02 | South Dakota State Championships | USAPL | 52 | 49.6 kg | - | 68.5 kg | - | 68.5 kg | 86.3 | 1 | |
| 2021-09-18 | South Dakota State Championships | USAPL | 52 | 47.9 kg | - | 70 kg | - | 70 kg | 90.5 | 1 | |
| 2021-06-26 | Nebraska State Bench Press | USAPL | 52 | 47.9 kg | - | 70 kg | - | 70 kg | 90.5 | 1 | |
| 2012-04-20 | World Masters Bench Press Championships | IPF | 52 | 50.9 kg | - | 82.5 kg | - | 82.5 kg | 102.1 | 2 | |
| 2011-09-02 | Bench Press National Championships | USAPL | 52 | 51.2 kg | - | 87.5 kg | - | 87.5 kg | 107.8 | 1 | |
| 2011-04-13 | World Masters Bench Press Championships | IPF | 52 | 50.8 kg | - | 85 kg | - | 85 kg | 105.3 | 1 | |
| 2010-08-28 | Bench Press Nationals | USAPL | 52 | 50.7 kg | - | 82.5 kg | - | 82.5 kg | 102.4 | 1 | |
| 2010-05-24 | World Bench Press Championships | IPF | 52 | 51 kg | - | 85 kg | - | 85 kg | 105.0 | 5 | |
| 2010-03-30 | World Masters Bench Press Championships | IPF | 52 | 50.6 kg | - | 87.5 kg | - | 87.5 kg | 108.7 | 1 | |
| 2009-09-12 | Bench Nationals | USAPL | 52 | 50.4 kg | - | 87.5 kg | - | 87.5 kg | 109.0 | 1 | |
| 2009-04-15 | World Masters Bench Press Championships | IPF | 52 | 51.2 kg | - | 82.5 kg | - | 82.5 kg | 101.7 | 1 | |
| 2008-08-30 | Bench Press Nationals | USAPL | 52 | 49.5 kg | - | 70 kg | - | 70 kg | 88.4 | 1 | |
| 2008-07-25 | Raw Nationals | USAPL | 52 | 50.1 kg | 75 kg | 65 kg | 105 kg | 245 kg | 306.6 | 1 | |
| 2008-04-16 | World Masters Bench Press Championships | IPF | 52 | 49.4 kg | - | 70 kg | - | 70 kg | 88.5 | 2 | |
| 2008-03-22 | State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | USAPL | 52 | 50.2 kg | 75 kg | 65 kg | 102.5 kg | 242.5 kg | 303.0 | 1 | |
| 2007-11-18 | Bench Nationals | USAPL | 52 | 50.0 kg | - | 70 kg | - | 70 kg | 87.7 | 1 | |
| 2007-02-24 | State Championships | USAPL | 52 | 49.1 kg | - | 65.0 kg | - | 65.0 kg | 82.5 | 1 | |
| 2007-02-24 | State Championships | USAPL | 52 | 49.1 kg | 62.5 kg | 65.0 kg | 92.4 kg | 219.9 kg | 279.1 | 1 |
Records Held
Strength Fingerprint
How Diann Nelson's lifts compare with every competition lifter in the same equipment class
Lift Balance
Share of the total from each lift, against the average female raw lifter
population average
Bench-dominant profile
Bench press makes up 32.7% of Diann Nelson's total; the average female raw lifter's bench press contributes 20.2%.
Career Stage
52kg Raw lifters
This cohort typically peaks at 22. At 71, Diann Nelson competes 49 years past the statistical peak.
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About Diann Nelson
Diann Nelson is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 20 sanctioned meets since 2007. Diann Nelson has competed under USAPL, IPF federations.
Career best competition total: 245.0 kg with a DOTS score of 306.55. Individual lift PRs: 75.0 kg squat, 87.5 kg bench press, 105.0 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.