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Rick Wheeler
USA
Male
Elite
Vital Statistics
Rick Wheeler is a USA powerlifter with a best competition total of 850.5 kg and a best DOTS of 443.05.
- Best total
- 850.5 kg
- Best DOTS
- 443.05
- Competition context
- 127+ kg class, WNPF, Multi-ply
- Meet count
- 17 sanctioned meets
Best Squat
344.7 kg
Best Bench
226.8 kg
Best Deadlift
294.8 kg
Best Total
850.5 kg
Best DOTS
443.05
Best Wilks
457.44
Meet Count
17
Years Active
15+
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 344.7 kg | - | Nationals | 1998-07-19 | 127+ |
| Bench Press | 226.8 kg | - | Teen/Junior/Submaster/Master Nationals & Virginia Powerlifting Championships | 1998-05-23 | 127+ |
| Deadlift | 294.8 kg | - | Nationals | 1992-07-11 | 125+ |
| Total | 850.5 kg | - | Teen/Junior/Submaster/Master Nationals & Virginia Powerlifting Championships | 1998-05-23 | 127+ |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-03-30 | Virginia State Championships | 249.5 kg | 147.4 kg | 249.5 kg | 646.4 kg |
| 1985-10-26 | Hampton Open | 297.5 kg | 197.5 kg | 290 kg | 785 kg |
| 1992-05-15 | Masters Nationals | 320 kg | 210 kg | 287.5 kg | 817.5 kg |
| 1992-07-11 | Nationals | 319.8 kg | 204.1 kg | 294.8 kg | 818.7 kg |
| 1998-05-23 | Teen/Junior/Submaster/Master Nationals & Virginia Powerlifting Championships | 340.2 kg | 226.8 kg | 283.5 kg | 850.5 kg |
Competition History
17 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-17 | World Championships | WNPF | 125+ | - | 333.4 kg | 195.0 kg | 142.9 kg | 671.3 kg | - | 1 | |
| 2000-06-17 | Teen Junior Submaster & Master Nationals & American | WNPF | 125+ | - | 328.9 kg | 197.3 kg | 274.4 kg | 800.6 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1999-11-19 | World Championships | WNPF | 125+ | - | 331.1 kg | 215.5 kg | 290.3 kg | 836.9 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1998-11-06 | Worlds | WNPF | 127+ | 154.2 kg | 330 kg | 215 kg | 285 kg | 830 kg | 443.1 | 2 | |
| 1998-08-22 | World Powerlifting Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | - | 332.5 kg | 205 kg | 290 kg | 827.5 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1998-07-19 | Nationals | WNPF | 127+ | - | 344.7 kg | 215.5 kg | 283.5 kg | 843.7 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1998-05-23 | Teen/Junior/Submaster/Master Nationals & Virginia Powerlifting Championships | WNPF | 127+ | - | 340.2 kg | 226.8 kg | 283.5 kg | 850.5 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1993-11-11 | World Championships | WNPF | 140+ | - | 306.2 kg | 204.1 kg | 272.2 kg | 782.5 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1992-11-13 | World Championships | WNPF | 140+ | - | 322.1 kg | 213.2 kg | 272.2 kg | 807.4 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1992-07-11 | Nationals | WNPF | 125+ | - | 319.8 kg | 204.1 kg | 294.8 kg | 818.7 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1992-05-15 | Masters Nationals | USPF | 125+ | - | 320 kg | 210 kg | 287.5 kg | 817.5 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1985-11-23 | Potomac Open | USPF | 125+ | - | 295 kg | 205 kg | 282.5 kg | 782.5 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1985-10-26 | Hampton Open | USPF | 125+ | - | 297.5 kg | 197.5 kg | 290 kg | 785 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1985-10-19 | East Coast Bench Championships | USPF | 125+ | - | - | 174.6 kg | - | 174.6 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1985-07-13 | Biggest Bench on the Beach | USPF | 125+ | - | - | 186.0 kg | - | 186.0 kg | - | 5 | |
| 1985-03-30 | Virginia State Championships | USPF | 125+ | - | 249.5 kg | 147.4 kg | 249.5 kg | 646.4 kg | - | 3 | |
| 1985-03-23 | Shenandoah Open | ADFPA | 125+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | DQ |
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 98.7% | Squat stronger than 98.7% of 125+kg male lifters |
| Bench Press | 95.3% | Bench Press stronger than 95.3% of 125+kg male lifters |
| Deadlift | 81.7% | Deadlift stronger than 81.7% of 125+kg male lifters |
| Total | 98.2% | Total stronger than 98.2% of 125+kg male lifters |
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About Rick Wheeler
Rick Wheeler is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 17 sanctioned meets since 1985. Rick Wheeler has competed under WNPF, WDFPF, USPF, ADFPA federations.
Career best competition total: 850.5 kg with a DOTS score of 443.05. Individual lift PRs: 344.7 kg squat, 226.8 kg bench press, 294.8 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.