Helen Hankerson
Vital Statistics
Helen Hankerson is a USA powerlifter with a best competition total of 295.0 kg and a best DOTS of 276.47.
- Best total
- 295 kg
- Best DOTS
- 276.47
- Competition context
- 82.5 kg class, USPA, Raw
- Meet count
- 7 sanctioned meets
- Records held
- 3
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bench Press | 130 kg | 81.1 kg | Florida Senior Games | 2018-12-08 | 82.5 |
| Deadlift | 172.5 kg | 79.5 kg | Orlando INZER Europa | 2017-05-20 | 82.5 |
| Total | 295 kg | 81.5 kg | Orlando Europa Expo | 2015-05-01 | 82.5 |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-01 | Beau Moore Classic | - | 88.5 kg | - | 88.5 kg |
| 2014-09-21 | South Florida Open | - | 105 kg | 157.5 kg | 262.5 kg |
| 2015-05-01 | Orlando Europa Expo | - | 122.5 kg | 172.5 kg | 295 kg |
Helen Hankerson's best total of 295kg places her above the 54th percentile of all 82.5kg Raw lifters ever recorded (24,151 entries).
Competition History
8 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-20 | 29th Annual Military National Championships | USAPL | 76 | 73.8 kg | - | 102.5 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2018-12-08 | Florida Senior Games | USPA | 82.5 | 81.1 kg | - | 130 kg | - | 130 kg | 121.7 | 1 | |
| 2018-12-08 | Florida Senior Games | USPA | 82.5 | 81.1 kg | - | 130 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2017-05-20 | Orlando INZER Europa | IPL | 82.5 | 79.5 kg | - | 120 kg | 172.5 kg | 292.5 kg | 276.5 | 1 | |
| 2015-11-14 | Veterans Day Classic | RPS | 82.5 | 82.1 kg | - | 130 kg | - | 130 kg | 120.9 | 1 | |
| 2015-05-01 | Orlando Europa Expo | USPA | 82.5 | 81.5 kg | - | 122.5 kg | 172.5 kg | 295 kg | 275.4 | 1 | |
| 2014-09-21 | South Florida Open | USAPL | 82.5 | 80.4 kg | - | 105 kg | 157.5 kg | 262.5 kg | 246.7 | 1 | |
| 2012-01-01 | Beau Moore Classic | RAWU | 82.5 | 82.5 kg | - | 88.5 kg | - | 88.5 kg | 82.1 | 1 |
Records Held
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How Helen Hankerson's lifts compare with every competition lifter in the same equipment class
Bench specialist
Career Stage
82.5kg Raw lifters
This cohort typically peaks at 22. At 68, Helen Hankerson competed 46 years past the statistical peak, among the 6% of lifters still competing at 68.
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About Helen Hankerson
Helen Hankerson is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 7 sanctioned meets since 2012. Helen Hankerson has competed under USAPL, USPA, IPL, RPS, RAWU federations.
Career best competition total: 295.0 kg with a DOTS score of 276.47. Individual lift PRs: 130.0 kg bench press, 172.5 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.

