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Diann Nelson
USA
Female
Elite
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
Best Squat
75 kg
Best Bench
87.5 kg
Best Deadlift
105 kg
Best Total
245 kg
Best DOTS
306.55
Best Wilks
314.26
Meet Count
20
Years Active
18+
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 |
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 |
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 22.5% | Squat stronger than 22.5% of 52kg female lifters |
| Bench Press | 97.0% | Bench Press stronger than 97.0% of 52kg female lifters |
| Deadlift | 35.7% | Deadlift stronger than 35.7% of 52kg female lifters |
| Total | 59.8% | Total stronger than 59.8% of 52kg female lifters |
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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.

