Jim Ambrose
Vital Statistics
Jim Ambrose is a Australia powerlifter with a best competition total of 575.0 kg and a best DOTS of 443.18.
- Best total
- 575 kg
- Best DOTS
- 443.18
- Competition context
- 67.5 kg class, AAPLF, Single-ply
- Meet count
- 70 sanctioned meets
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 195 kg | 72.9 kg | Nationals | 2011-08-27 | 75 |
| Bench Press | 145 kg | 67.5 kg | Australian Championships | 1983-08-26 | 67.5 |
| Deadlift | 241.5 kg | 67.5 kg | WA State Championships | 2000-05-07 | 67.5 |
| Total | 575 kg | 67.5 kg | Australian Championships | 1983-08-26 | 67.5 |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-21 | Australian Nationals | 195 kg | 140 kg | 230 kg | 565 kg |
| 1983-08-26 | Australian Championships | 195 kg | 145 kg | 235 kg | 575 kg |
Competition History
71 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | ANZAC Day Challenge | CAPO | 82.5 | 76 kg | - | 97.5 kg | 197.5 kg | 295 kg | 209.9 | 1 | |
| 2025-11-04 | World Championships | WPC | 75 | 73.2 kg | 142.5 kg | 100 kg | 180 kg | 422.5 kg | 307.9 | 1 | |
| 2025-07-31 | National Championships | CAPO | 75 | 73.1 kg | 140 kg | 100 kg | 195 kg | 435 kg | 317.5 | 1 | |
| 2025-02-09 | Wild West Shoot Out | CAPO | 75 | 74.1 kg | 142.5 kg | 100 kg | 195 kg | 437.5 kg | 316.3 | 1 | |
| 2024-12-07 | National Deadlift Only Championships | CAPO | 75 | 72.8 kg | - | - | 190 kg | 190 kg | 139.0 | 1 | |
| 2024-11-24 | Deadliest Deadlift and Bench | CAPO | 75 | 73.6 kg | - | 100 kg | 192.5 kg | 292.5 kg | 212.4 | 1 | |
| 2024-08-01 | National Championships | CAPO | 75 | 72.8 kg | 140 kg | 102.5 kg | 190 kg | 432.5 kg | 316.4 | 1 | |
| 2024-02-18 | Wild West Shootout | CAPO | 75 | 73.2 kg | 140 kg | 102.5 kg | 190 kg | 432.5 kg | 315.2 | 14 | |
| 2023-05-20 | WA State Championships | CAPO | 80 | 73.5 kg | 140 kg | 105 kg | 190 kg | 435 kg | 316.2 | 7 | |
| 2023-02-11 | Hulk Smash Deadlift Only | CAPO | 82.5 | 75.5 kg | - | - | 200 kg | 200 kg | 142.9 | 1 | |
| 2022-08-19 | National Championships | CAPO | 75 | 74.2 kg | 150 kg | 110 kg | 207.5 kg | 467.5 kg | 337.7 | 1 | |
| 2022-05-22 | WA State Championships | CAPO | 75 | 73.8 kg | 140 kg | 107.5 kg | 207.5 kg | 455 kg | 329.8 | 1 | |
| 2022-02-19 | Hulk Smash Deadlift Open | CAPO | 75 | 73.8 kg | - | - | 205 kg | 205 kg | 148.6 | 1 | |
| 2021-11-21 | Deadliest Deadlift And Bench | CAPO | 75 | 74.2 kg | - | 107.5 kg | 200 kg | 307.5 kg | 222.1 | 1 | |
| 2021-08-22 | Australian Championships | CAPO | 75 | 74.1 kg | 151 kg | 112.5 kg | 215 kg | 478.5 kg | 346.0 | 4 | |
| 2021-05-02 | WA State Powerlifting Championships | GPC-AUS | 75 | 74.1 kg | 160 kg | 110 kg | 215 kg | 485 kg | 350.7 | 4 | |
| 2021-02-20 | Hulk Smash | CAPO | 75 | 74.7 kg | - | - | 215 kg | 215 kg | 154.6 | 1 | |
| 2020-11-29 | Deadliest Deadlift & Bench | CAPO | 75 | 74.5 kg | - | 110 kg | 215 kg | 325 kg | 234.2 | 1 | |
| 2020-09-05 | WA State Powerlifting Championships | GPC-AUS | 75 | 74 kg | 170 kg | 110 kg | 215 kg | 495 kg | 358.2 | 2 | |
| 2019-11-07 | World Championships | WPC | 75 | 73.9 kg | 165 kg | 112.5 kg | 216 kg | 493.5 kg | 357.4 | 1 | |
| 2019-08-17 | National Championships | CAPO | 75 | 74.2 kg | 155 kg | 110.5 kg | 215 kg | 480.5 kg | 347.1 | 3 | |
| 2019-06-09 | WA State Championships | CAPO | 75 | 74.7 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2018-10-20 | TJMES Powerlifting Nationals | GPC-AUS | 75 | 74.8 kg | 170 kg | 115 kg | 233.5 kg | 518.5 kg | 372.6 | 1 | |
| 2018-06-09 | Western Australian Powerlifting Championships | WRPF-AUS | 75 | 73.9 kg | 175 kg | 115 kg | 230 kg | 520 kg | 376.6 | 1 | |
| 2018-03-24 | WA State Championships | GPC-AUS | 75 | 74.0 kg | 170 kg | 117.5 kg | 227.5 kg | 515 kg | 372.8 | 2 | |
| 2017-10-07 | Teen/Junior/Master Nationals | GPC-AUS | 75 | 73.9 kg | 170 kg | 117.5 kg | 233 kg | 520.5 kg | 377.0 | 1 | |
| 2017-04-29 | WA State Titles | GPC-AUS | 75 | 74.1 kg | 175 kg | 110 kg | 230 kg | 515 kg | 372.5 | 2 | |
| 2016-10-14 | TJMEBD Nationals | GPC-AUS | 75 | 73.6 kg | 170 kg | 120 kg | 225 kg | 515 kg | 374.0 | 2 | |
| 2016-08-12 | Nationals | CAPO | 75 | 73.7 kg | 160 kg | 120 kg | 220 kg | 500 kg | 362.8 | 1 | |
| 2016-05-29 | WA States | CAPO | 75 | 73.8 kg | 170 kg | 120 kg | 225 kg | 515 kg | 373.3 | 1 | |
| 2016-03-05 | National Deadlift & Bench Press | CAPO | 75 | 73.9 kg | - | - | 225 kg | 225 kg | 163.0 | 1 | |
| 2016-03-05 | National Deadlift & Bench Press | CAPO | 75 | 73.9 kg | - | 125 kg | - | 125 kg | 90.5 | 2 | |
| 2015-12-06 | International Push/Pull | GPC-AUS | 75 | 75 kg | - | 120 kg | 222.5 kg | 342.5 kg | 245.7 | 5 | |
| 2015-09-19 | Perth Cup | GPC-AUS | 75 | 74.2 kg | 175 kg | 120 kg | 227.5 kg | 522.5 kg | 377.6 | 1 | |
| 2015-08-14 | Nationals | CAPO | 75 | 72.4 kg | 160 kg | 120 kg | 220 kg | 500 kg | 367.1 | 1 | |
| 2015-06-14 | WA States | CAPO | 75 | 73.6 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2015-03-13 | Arnold Classic Australia | CAPO | 75 | 75 kg | 176 kg | 125 kg | 225 kg | 526 kg | 377.4 | 3 | |
| 2015-02-07 | WA State Titles | GPC-AUS | 75 | 73.7 kg | 177.5 kg | 125 kg | 225 kg | 527.5 kg | 382.9 | 3 | |
| 2014-11-21 | World Championships | GPA | 75 | 73.1 kg | 170 kg | 125 kg | 220 kg | 515 kg | 375.7 | 1 | |
| 2014-10-01 | WA States | GPC-AUS | 75 | 73 kg | 176 kg | 125 kg | 200 kg | 501 kg | 365.8 | 2 | |
| 2014-08-04 | Perth Cup | GPC-AUS | 75 | 74.1 kg | 160 kg | 130 kg | 180 kg | 470 kg | 339.8 | 2 | |
| 2014-08-01 | Nationals | CAPO | 75 | 73.0 kg | 175 kg | 125 kg | 222.5 kg | 522.5 kg | 381.7 | 1 | |
| 2014-03-15 | WA Powerlifting State Titles | GPC-AUS | 75 | 73 kg | 175 kg | 125 kg | 200 kg | 500 kg | 365.1 | 2 | |
| 2013-12-01 | National Push/Pull | GPC-AUS | 75 | 72.4 kg | - | 130 kg | 220 kg | 350 kg | 257.0 | 21 | |
| 2013-08-10 | Nationals | CAPO | 75 | 73.2 kg | 160 kg | 127.5 kg | 220 kg | 507.5 kg | 369.9 | 2 | |
| 2013-06-14 | Nationals | GPC-AUS | 75 | 72.9 kg | 170 kg | 125 kg | 220 kg | 515 kg | 376.4 | 6 | |
| 2013-04-29 | WA States | GPC-AUS | 75 | 73.4 kg | 175 kg | 130 kg | 220 kg | 525 kg | 381.9 | 2 | |
| 2012-11-06 | World Championships | WPC | 75 | 71.6 kg | 180 kg | 130 kg | 220 kg | 530 kg | 392.0 | 1 | |
| 2011-12-03 | National Deadlift Competition | CAPO | 75 | 71.8 kg | - | - | 230 kg | 230 kg | 169.8 | 1 | |
| 2011-08-27 | Nationals | CAPO | 75 | 72.9 kg | 195 kg | 135 kg | 237.5 kg | 567.5 kg | 414.8 | 1 | |
| 2005-05-15 | WA State Titles | PA | 75 | 72 kg | 185 kg | 135 kg | 240 kg | 560 kg | 412.6 | 2 | |
| 2004-01-02 | WA State Championships | PA | 75 | 75 kg | 192.5 kg | 137.5 kg | 230 kg | 560 kg | 401.8 | 1 | |
| 2003-10-25 | WA Local Comp | PA | 75 | 71.8 kg | 190 kg | 130 kg | 220 kg | 540 kg | 398.8 | 1 | |
| 2003-05-03 | WA Titles | PA | 75 | 70.5 kg | 190 kg | 135 kg | 235 kg | 560 kg | 418.6 | 1 | |
| 2003-03-01 | WA Qualifying | PA | 75 | 72.1 kg | 180 kg | 130 kg | 220 kg | 530 kg | 390.2 | 1 | |
| 2003-01-02 | Australian Postal Bench Press Championships | PA | 75 | 75 kg | - | 130 kg | - | 130 kg | 93.3 | 1 | |
| 2002-07-27 | Australian Powerlifting Championships | PA | 67.5 | 67.3 kg | 187.5 kg | 127.5 kg | 230 kg | 545 kg | 421.1 | 2 | |
| 2002-05-05 | WA State Titles | PA | 67.5 | 67.3 kg | 185.5 kg | 125 kg | 230 kg | 540.5 kg | 417.5 | 1 | |
| 2001-10-21 | WA Novice & Qualifier | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 180 kg | 127.5 kg | 230 kg | 537.5 kg | 414.3 | 1 | |
| 2001-05-20 | West Australian Championships | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 170 kg | 120 kg | 230 kg | 520 kg | 400.8 | 1 | |
| 2000-10-29 | WA Qualifier | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 175 kg | 120 kg | 225 kg | 520 kg | 400.8 | 1 | |
| 2000-05-07 | WA State Championships | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 190 kg | 127.5 kg | 241.5 kg | 559 kg | 430.9 | 1 | |
| 1999-10-31 | WA Qualifier | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 180 kg | 125 kg | 241.5 kg | 546.5 kg | 421.2 | 1 | |
| 1996-05-05 | WA Championships | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 190 kg | 130 kg | 241 kg | 561 kg | 432.4 | 1 | |
| 1995-05-14 | Western Australia State Championships | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 192.5 kg | 127.5 kg | 240 kg | 560 kg | 431.6 | 1 | |
| 1994-05-08 | WA State Championships | PA | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 187.5 kg | 130 kg | 235 kg | 552.5 kg | 425.8 | 1 | |
| 1993-05-01 | Masters Games/Australian Masters Championships | AusPF | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 180 kg | 130 kg | 232.5 kg | 542.5 kg | 418.1 | 1 | |
| 1993-04-06 | West Australian State Championships | AusPF | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 192.5 kg | 130 kg | 230 kg | 552.5 kg | 425.8 | 1 | |
| 1993-02-14 | WA Junior and Master State Powerlifting Championships | AusPF | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 185 kg | 130 kg | 235 kg | 550 kg | 423.9 | 1 | |
| 1983-08-26 | Australian Championships | AAPLF | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 195 kg | 145 kg | 235 kg | 575 kg | 443.2 | 3 | |
| 1981-08-21 | Australian Nationals | AAPLF | 67.5 | 67.5 kg | 195 kg | 140 kg | 230 kg | 565 kg | 435.5 | 4 |
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 78.1% | Squat stronger than 78.1% of 75kg male lifters |
| Bench Press | 87.5% | Bench Press stronger than 87.5% of 75kg male lifters |
| Deadlift | 87.7% | Deadlift stronger than 87.7% of 75kg male lifters |
| Total | 93.3% | Total stronger than 93.3% of 75kg male lifters |
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About Jim Ambrose
Jim Ambrose is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 70 sanctioned meets since 1981. Jim Ambrose has competed under CAPO, WPC, GPC-AUS, WRPF-AUS, GPA, PA, AusPF, AAPLF federations.
Career best competition total: 575.0 kg with a DOTS score of 443.18. Individual lift PRs: 195.0 kg squat, 145.0 kg bench press, 241.5 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.

