IPF
International Powerlifting Federation
About This Federation
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) is the international governing body for drug-tested powerlifting, recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It has more than 100 national affiliates and runs the World Classic and World Equipped Championships each year. Our record covers 287 IPF meets and 23,922 lifters, 1996 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.powerlifting.sportDrug Testing
Tested
Region
International
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
59
66
74
83
93
105
120
120+
Women (kg)
47
52
57
63
69
76
84
84+
How these classes work and how to pick yours: powerlifting weight classes explained.
Federation Records - Raw
View all IPF records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carola Garra | 657.5 kg | 709.21 |
| 2 | Agata Sitko | 726 kg | 702.21 |
| 3 | Larysa Soloviova #1 | 645.5 kg | 697.63 |
| 4 | Taylor LaChapelle | 645 kg | 696.41 |
| 5 | Zuzanna Kula | 563 kg | 687.16 |
| 6 | Kostiantyn Musiienko | 1064 kg | 677.81 |
| 7 | Kelsey McCarthy | 660.5 kg | 670.50 |
| 8 | Sergii Bilyi | 1080 kg | 670.35 |
| 9 | Volodymyr Rysiev | 1050 kg | 668.06 |
| 10 | Sergey Fedosienko | 765 kg | 666.05 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2026-06-13 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2026-05-23 | World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships | - |
| 2026-01-31 | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2025-11-10 | World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2025-10-10 | World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2025-08-25 | World Junior and Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2025-08-14 | World Games | - |
| 2025-07-16 | World University Powerlifting Cup | - |
| 2025-06-08 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | - |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Meet Activity by Year
IPF - Federation Overview
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