PA
Powerlifting America
About This Federation
Powerlifting America is the IPF member federation for the United States, replacing USAPL in that role. It runs meets under IPF rules and sends US teams to IPF world championships. Our record covers 1,080 PA meets and 9,571 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.powerliftingamerica.comDrug Testing
Tested
Region
United States
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 PA records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad Gillingham | 1035 kg | 559.62 |
| 2 | Anthony Harris #1 | 957.5 kg | 559.50 |
| 3 | Richard Hozjan | 908.5 kg | 557.28 |
| 4 | Brett Gibbs | 817.5 kg | 557.24 |
| 5 | Kimberly Walford | 536 kg | 555.75 |
| 6 | Chris Caltabiano | 950 kg | 554.29 |
| 7 | Jezza Uepa | 1070 kg | 547.71 |
| 8 | John Paul Cauchi | 740 kg | 536.45 |
| 9 | Stephen Pritchard | 945 kg | 532.89 |
| 10 | Cameron McKenzie | 927.5 kg | 529.00 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | Melbourne Challenge | VIC |
| 2026-05-31 | Australian Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2026-05-10 | Australian Masters Championships | TAS |
| 2026-05-09 | Hobart Open | TAS |
| 2026-04-05 | Sikh Games | VIC |
| 2026-03-28 | Matti Tikka | QLD |
| 2026-03-15 | Melbourne Open | VIC |
| 2026-02-07 | Samtek Challenge | NSW |
| 2025-12-20 | Hobart Open | TAS |
| 2025-12-14 | Top Gym Open II | VIC |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Meet Activity by Year
PA - Federation Overview
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