John Ewing
John Ewing is a competitive powerlifter from the United States. John Ewing has competed from 2003 to 2021. Competition highlights include a best competition total of 1162.5 kg and a peak DOTS score of 650.2. The OpenPowerlifting record shows 26 sanctioned meets with 5 first-place finishes.
Vital Statistics
John Ewing is a United States powerlifter with a best competition total of 1162.5 kg and a best DOTS of 650.21.
- Best total
- 1162.5 kg
- Best DOTS
- 650.21
- Competition context
- 140 kg class, APF, Multi-ply
- Meet count
- 26 sanctioned meets
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 500 kg | 146.7 kg | Senior Nationals | 2009-06-13 | 140+ |
| Bench Press | 377.5 kg | 130.5 kg | Alabama State Meet | 2011-12-10 | 140 |
| Deadlift | 335 kg | 146.5 kg | Texas Cup Hurricane Relief Meet | 2008-11-01 | 140+ |
| Total | 1162.5 kg | 130.5 kg | Alabama State Meet | 2011-12-10 | 140 |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-13 | Power Palooza 5 | - | 197.3 kg | - | 197.3 kg |
| 2004-06-05 | Senior Nationals | 440 kg | 272.5 kg | 290 kg | 1002.5 kg |
| 2005-06-03 | Nationals | 457.5 kg | 262.5 kg | 295 kg | 1015 kg |
| 2008-11-01 | Texas Cup Hurricane Relief Meet | 462.5 kg | 337.5 kg | 335 kg | 1135 kg |
| 2011-12-10 | Alabama State Meet | 465 kg | 377.5 kg | 320 kg | 1162.5 kg |
Competition History
27 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-04 | Louisiana State Meet | APF | 140+ | 161.9 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2020-12-05 | Pillars of Strength | APF | 140+ | 159.2 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2014-06-06 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 151.2 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2012-11-06 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | 147 kg | 460 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2012-06-01 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 148.8 kg | 467.5 kg | 340 kg | 320 kg | 1127.5 kg | 607.6 | 2 | |
| 2011-12-10 | Alabama State Meet | APF | 140 | 130.5 kg | 465 kg | 377.5 kg | 320 kg | 1162.5 kg | 650.2 | 1 | |
| 2011-06-11 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 156.1 kg | - | 355 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2011-06-11 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 156.1 kg | - | 355 kg | - | 355 kg | 188.9 | 1 | |
| 2010-11-01 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | 142.4 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2010-06-05 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 150.1 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2009-11-17 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | 147.8 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2009-06-13 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 146.7 kg | 500 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2009-03-28 | Alabama State Meet | APF | 140+ | 140.4 kg | 480 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2008-11-01 | Texas Cup Hurricane Relief Meet | APF | 140+ | 146.5 kg | 462.5 kg | 337.5 kg | 335 kg | 1135 kg | 614.3 | 1 | |
| 2008-03-15 | AL State Meet | APF | 140+ | 145.9 kg | 472.5 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2007-11-10 | Rick Hussey Benefit Meet | APF | 140+ | 148.8 kg | 465 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2007-06-15 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 150.8 kg | - | 320 kg | 305 kg | - | - | DQ | |
| 2006-07-10 | South Texas Powerlifting Championships | APF | 140+ | 140.2 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2006-06-02 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140 | 139 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2005-12-03 | Southern States | APF | 140+ | - | 465 kg | 250 kg | 300 kg | 1015 kg | - | 2 | |
| 2005-09-24 | Gulf Classic | APF | 140+ | - | - | 262.5 kg | 295 kg | - | - | DQ | |
| 2005-06-03 | Nationals | APF | 140+ | - | 457.5 kg | 262.5 kg | 295 kg | 1015 kg | - | 9 | |
| 2005-04-23 | Louisiana State | APF | 140+ | - | 455 kg | 230 kg | 310 kg | 995 kg | - | 1 | |
| 2004-11-11 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2004-06-05 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | - | 440 kg | 272.5 kg | 290 kg | 1002.5 kg | - | 2 | |
| 2003-06-07 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140 | 140 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2003-04-13 | Power Palooza 5 | IPA | 100 | 100 kg | - | 197.3 kg | - | 197.3 kg | 121.5 | 1 |
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 99.9% | Squat stronger than 99.9% of 140+kg male lifters |
| Bench Press | 99.9% | Bench Press stronger than 99.9% of 140+kg male lifters |
| Deadlift | 95.0% | Deadlift stronger than 95.0% of 140+kg male lifters |
| Total | 99.9% | Total stronger than 99.9% of 140+kg male lifters |
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About John Ewing
John Ewing is a United States competitive powerlifter who has competed in 26 sanctioned meets since 2003. John Ewing has competed under APF, WPC, IPA federations.
Career best competition total: 1162.5 kg with a DOTS score of 650.21. Individual lift PRs: 500.0 kg squat, 377.5 kg bench press, 335.0 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.

