WPC
World Powerlifting Congress
About This Federation
The World Powerlifting Congress (WPC) is one of the oldest international federations outside the IPF, founded in 1986, with untested and drug-tested divisions. It runs annual world championships and has affiliates in dozens of countries. Our record covers 268 WPC meets and 25,749 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.wpcpowerlifting.comRegion
International
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Multi-ply
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
52
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
100
110
125
140
140+
Women (kg)
44
48
52
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
90+
How these classes work and how to pick yours: powerlifting weight classes explained.
Federation Records - Raw
View all WPC records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deana Tollefson | 862.5 kg | 799.11 |
| 2 | Dave Hoff #1 | 1407.5 kg | 783.48 |
| 3 | Becca Swanson | 930 kg | 764.32 |
| 4 | Heidi Howar | 682.5 kg | 756.58 |
| 5 | Travis McKinney | 1207.5 kg | 747.83 |
| 6 | Tara Webber | 750 kg | 743.98 |
| 7 | Jenna Odziana | 655 kg | 729.18 |
| 8 | Matt Minuth | 1225 kg | 726.78 |
| 9 | Crystal Tate | 842.5 kg | 723.81 |
| 10 | Rebecca Roberts #1 | 775 kg | 722.71 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Amateur Worlds Championships | - |
| 2026-09-02 | World Cup | ID |
| 2026-06-01 | European Championships | - |
| 2025-11-04 | World Championships | - |
| 2025-08-30 | World Cup | ID |
| 2025-08-28 | Amateur World Championships | ID |
| 2025-06-05 | European Championships | - |
| 2025-02-01 | World Cup | - |
| 2024-11-12 | World Championships | IL |
| 2024-10-26 | Autumn Powerlifting Meet 4.0 | - |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Meet Activity by Year
WPC - Federation Overview
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