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Wim Backelant
Belgium
Male
Elite
Vital Statistics
Wim Backelant is a Belgium powerlifter with a best competition total of 725.0 kg and a best DOTS of 408.37.
- Best total
- 725 kg
- Best DOTS
- 408.37
- Competition context
- 125+ kg class, EPF, Single-ply
- Meet count
- 26 sanctioned meets
Best Squat
290 kg
Best Bench
250 kg
Best Deadlift
260 kg
Best Total
725 kg
Best DOTS
408.37
Best Wilks
411.53
Meet Count
26
Years Active
26+
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 290 kg | 127.5 kg | Men's European Powerlifting Championships | 1988-05-15 | 125+ |
| Bench Press | 250 kg | 146.2 kg | World Single Lift Championships | 2010-04-23 | 145+ |
| Deadlift | 260 kg | 127.5 kg | Men's European Powerlifting Championships | 1988-05-15 | 125+ |
| Total | 725 kg | 127.5 kg | Men's European Powerlifting Championships | 1988-05-15 | 125+ |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-05-15 | Men's European Powerlifting Championships | 290 kg | 175 kg | 260 kg | 725 kg |
Competition History
27 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-12 | European Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 145.1 kg | - | 235 kg | - | 235 kg | 127.5 | 1 | |
| 2013-09-13 | European Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 144.9 kg | - | 240 kg | - | 240 kg | 130.3 | 1 | |
| 2013-06-28 | World Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 137 kg | - | 235 kg | - | 235 kg | 129.6 | 1 | |
| 2013-03-31 | 5th Open Championships | GDFPF | 145 | 140.5 kg | - | 247.5 kg | - | 247.5 kg | 135.5 | 1 | |
| 2012-09-07 | European Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 140.8 kg | - | 235 kg | - | 235 kg | 128.6 | 1 | |
| 2011-09-16 | European Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 147.4 kg | - | 245.5 kg | - | 245.5 kg | 132.6 | 1 | |
| 2011-06-24 | World Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 150.1 kg | - | 220 kg | - | 220 kg | 118.3 | 1 | |
| 2010-10-01 | European Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 146.2 kg | - | 230 kg | - | 230 kg | 124.6 | 1 | |
| 2010-04-23 | World Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 146.2 kg | - | 250 kg | - | 250 kg | 135.4 | 1 | |
| 2009-09-11 | World Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 144.9 kg | - | 240 kg | - | 240 kg | 130.3 | 1 | |
| 2009-05-30 | National Single Lift Championships | GDFPF | 145 | 143.5 kg | - | 245.5 kg | - | 245.5 kg | 133.6 | 1 | |
| 2008-10-12 | World Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 146.2 kg | - | 235 kg | - | 235 kg | 127.3 | 1 | |
| 2008-05-09 | European Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 144.8 kg | - | 195 kg | - | 195 kg | 105.9 | 1 | |
| 2008-05-09 | European Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 144.8 kg | - | 245 kg | - | 245 kg | 133.0 | 1 | |
| 2007-10-12 | World Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 144.9 kg | - | 230 kg | - | 230 kg | 124.9 | 1 | |
| 2006-05-12 | European Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 144.9 kg | - | 235 kg | - | 235 kg | 127.6 | 1 | |
| 2005-05-12 | European Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 144.9 kg | - | 235 kg | - | 235 kg | 127.6 | 1 | |
| 2003-11-14 | World Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 149 kg | - | 215 kg | - | 215 kg | 115.8 | 1 | |
| 2001-08-24 | World Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 151 kg | - | 210 kg | - | 210 kg | 112.7 | 2 | |
| 2001-06-24 | European Single Lift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | - | - | 220 kg | - | 220 kg | - | 1 | |
| 2000-09-01 | World Bench Press & Deadlift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 146.6 kg | - | 210 kg | - | 210 kg | 113.6 | 1 | |
| 2000-06-11 | European Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | 149.5 kg | - | 240 kg | - | 240 kg | 129.2 | 1 | |
| 1999-09-25 | World Bench Press & Deadlift Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | - | - | 245 kg | - | 245 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1999-06-05 | European Single Event Championships | WDFPF | 145+ | - | - | 235 kg | - | 235 kg | - | 1 | |
| 1996-10-27 | World Bench Press Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 145 kg | - | 215 kg | - | 215 kg | 116.7 | 2 | |
| 1995-10-21 | World Bench Press Championships | WDFPF | 145 | 145 kg | - | 205 kg | - | 205 kg | 111.3 | 3 | |
| 1988-05-15 | Men's European Powerlifting Championships | EPF | 125+ | 127.5 kg | 290 kg | 175 kg | 260 kg | 725 kg | 408.4 | 8 |
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 93.3% | Squat stronger than 93.3% of 145+kg male lifters |
| Bench Press | 99.9% | Bench Press stronger than 99.9% of 145+kg male lifters |
| Deadlift | 60.0% | Deadlift stronger than 60.0% of 145+kg male lifters |
| Total | 91.2% | Total stronger than 91.2% of 145+kg male lifters |
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About Wim Backelant
Wim Backelant is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 26 sanctioned meets since 1988. Wim Backelant has competed under WDFPF, GDFPF, EPF federations.
Career best competition total: 725.0 kg with a DOTS score of 408.37. Individual lift PRs: 290.0 kg squat, 250.0 kg bench press, 260.0 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.