Raw Deadlift Records - Women
All-time raw deadlift records for women, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time raw deadlift world record for women is 297.5 kg, set by Samantha Rice at King and Queen of the Platform 5 on Dec 6, 2025. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Deadlift | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samantha Rice | 297.5 kg | - | 90 kg | King and Queen of the Platform 5 | Dec 6, 2025 | - |
| 2 | Tamara Walcott | 297.0 kg | - | 140 kg | Barbell Brothers Battle of the Beasts | May 3, 2025 | - |
| 3 | Aquinn Onuoha | 292.5 kg | - | 84+ kg | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | Jun 13, 2026 | - |
| 4 | Tamara Walcott | 288.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | The Bucked Up Showdown | Sep 25, 2021 | - |
| 5 | Chakera Ingram | 282.5 kg | - | 82.5 kg | Gulf Coast Open | Jun 2, 2018 | - |
| 6 | Kristy Hawkins | 280.0 kg | - | 75 kg | Spring Warrior | Mar 15, 2025 | - |
| 7 | Sara Schiff | 280.0 kg | - | 125 kg | The American Pro 2 | Oct 28, 2023 | - |
| 8 | Lydia Hantke | 275.0 kg | - | 100 kg | National Deadlift Championship | Dec 6, 2025 | - |
| 9 | Alexis Jones | 272.5 kg | - | 100+ kg | Raw Nationals | Sep 14, 2023 | - |
| 10 | Ziana Azariah | 270.0 kg | - | 84 kg | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | Jun 13, 2026 | - |
| 11 | Bradina Anae | 267.5 kg | - | 110+ kg | Drug Tested National Championships | May 27, 2022 | - |
| 12 | Chisom Ezeh | 263.0 kg | - | 76 kg | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | Jun 13, 2026 | - |
| 13 | Briony Williams | 260.0 kg | - | 75+ kg | XI | Mar 15, 2019 | - |
| 14 | Kiersten Scurlock | 257.5 kg | - | 110 kg | Hybrid Showdown 4 | Jan 15, 2022 | - |
| 15 | Agata Sitko | 255.0 kg | - | 69 kg | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | Jun 8, 2025 | - |
| 16 | Barbara Lee | 250.5 kg | - | 67.5 kg | King and Queen of the Platform 3 | Dec 9, 2023 | - |
| 17 | Jessica Buettner | 250.0 kg | - | 72 kg | Nationals | Mar 3, 2020 | - |
| 18 | Kristy Scott | 247.2 kg | - | 102.5 kg | Clash of the Titans VI | Apr 21, 2012 | - |
| 19 | Viktoriya Ilieva | 245.0 kg | - | 67.5+ kg | Powerlifting Sleeved Pro I | May 24, 2025 | - |
| 20 | Betty Aborah | 241.0 kg | - | 63 kg | European Juniors and Sub-Juniors Classic Championships | Nov 28, 2025 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The raw deadlift record holder in every women's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time raw deadlift record has progressed over time.
| Date | Athlete | Deadlift | Weight Class | Meet | Improvement |
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Records Over Time
raw deadlift records for women by year.
| Year | Deadlift Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 210.0 kg |
| 2012 | 210.0 kg |
| 2013 | 240.0 kg |
| 2014 | 210.0 kg |
| 2015 | 230.0 kg |
| 2016 | 227.5 kg |
| 2017 | 230.0 kg |
| 2018 | 245.0 kg |
| 2019 | 252.5 kg |
| 2020 | 260.0 kg |
| 2021 | 260.5 kg |
| 2022 | 253.0 kg |
| 2023 | 260.0 kg |
| 2024 | 265.0 kg |
| 2025 | 269.5 kg |
| 2026 | 270.0 kg |
About Raw Deadlift Records
The raw deadlift has been one of the most closely watched record categories in competitive powerlifting. The deadlift is the final lift in competition and often determines the overall winner. Records in the deadlift are celebrated across the strength community because the lift is simple in concept but brutally demanding in execution - pick the bar up and lock it out.
Raw deadlift records have grown significantly since the raw division became formally recognized in most federations around 2010. As more elite lifters have shifted to raw competition, records have been pushed to levels that were previously thought impossible without supportive equipment. The current generation of raw lifters benefits from better programming, nutrition science, and competition opportunities than any previous era.
Want to see how your deadlift compares? Use our percentile calculator to see where you rank among all competition lifters, or visit the strength standards page for a detailed breakdown by weight class. View all record categories on the records overview.