John Gustafson
Vital Statistics
John Gustafson is a USA powerlifter with a best competition total of 397.5 kg and a best DOTS of 343.14.
- Competition context
- 60 kg class, USPA, Raw
- Age
- About 74 (born around 1952)
- Bodyweight
- 58.4 kg at last meet (Sep 2026)
- Records held
- 3
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 132.5 kg | 58.4 kg | Border Wars | 2026-09-12 | 60 |
| Bench Press | 100 kg | 58.4 kg | Border Wars | 2026-09-12 | 60 |
| Deadlift | 165 kg | 58.4 kg | Border Wars | 2026-09-12 | 60 |
| Total | 397.5 kg | 58.4 kg | Border Wars | 2026-09-12 | 60 |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-13 | Tested Midwest Regionals | 112.5 kg | 97.5 kg | 150 kg | 360 kg |
| 2025-03-08 | Tested Wisconsin State Championships | 115 kg | 100 kg | 152.5 kg | 367.5 kg |
| 2025-11-20 | Tested World Championships | 125 kg | 95.5 kg | 155 kg | 375.5 kg |
| 2026-04-25 | Tested The Gym 365 II | 130 kg | 100 kg | 155 kg | 385 kg |
| 2026-09-12 | Border Wars | 132.5 kg | 100 kg | 165 kg | 397.5 kg |
John Gustafson's best total of 397.5kg places him above the 83th percentile of all 60kg Raw lifters ever recorded (16,914 entries).
Competition History
6 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | Border Wars | USPA | 60 | 58.4 kg | 132.5 kg | 100 kg | 165 kg | 397.5 kg | 343.1 | 1 | |
| 2026-04-25 | Tested The Gym 365 II | USPA | 60 | 59.8 kg | 130 kg | 100 kg | 155 kg | 385 kg | 325.9 | 1 | |
| 2025-11-20 | Tested World Championships | IPL | 60 | 57.4 kg | 125 kg | 95.5 kg | 155 kg | 375.5 kg | 329.0 | 1 | |
| 2025-07-07 | Tested National Powerlifting Championship | USPA | 60 | 58.3 kg | 115 kg | 95 kg | 150 kg | 360 kg | 311.2 | 1 | |
| 2025-03-08 | Tested Wisconsin State Championships | USPA | 60 | 58.7 kg | 115 kg | 100 kg | 152.5 kg | 367.5 kg | 315.9 | 1 | |
| 2024-04-13 | Tested Midwest Regionals | USPA | 60 | 58.6 kg | 112.5 kg | 97.5 kg | 150 kg | 360 kg | 309.9 | 1 |
Records Held
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How John Gustafson's lifts compare with every competition lifter in the same equipment class
Lift Balance
Share of the total from each lift, against the average male raw lifter
population average
Balanced lifter - contributions close to the population average
Squat makes up 33.3% of John Gustafson's total; the average male raw lifter's squat contributes 35.3%.
Career Stage
Average DOTS by age for 60 kg Raw lifters, from 11,785 competition entries.
Among 60 kg Raw lifters, average DOTS is highest around age 21. John Gustafson is 74.
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About John Gustafson
John Gustafson is a competitive powerlifter who has competed in 6 sanctioned meets since 2024. John Gustafson has competed under USPA, IPL federations.
Career best competition total: 397.5 kg with a DOTS score of 343.14. Individual lift PRs: 132.5 kg squat, 100.0 kg bench press, 165.0 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.