Prescillia “Lya” Bavoil has cemented her reputation as one of the most renowned female powerlifters of all time, and her unmatched accomplishments have earned her the admiration of countless fans worldwide. So, when she was announced as one of the competitors at the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, everyone expected greatness from her. However, what many did not know is that Bavoil has been struggling with some injuries lately, which have made everyday training much harder for her. Despite this massive setback, Lya still managed to push through and set new raw Squat and Total IPF World Records.
Having injured her lower back, Lya Bavoil had to go through a long rehab to reach her best again. Even then, she only had three weeks of training to prepare for the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. So, Lya was justifiably scared, having not known if her back will be able to endure the stress of such massive weights at the competition.
Competing in the 69-kilogram class, Prescillia Bavoil managed to put on some humongous lifts, first one being a 211-kilogram (465.1-pound) squat. This marked a new IPF World Record, since it was 5.5 kilograms (12.1 pounds) heavier than the previous record, which was also held by Lya.
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Prescillia “Lya” Bavoil’s Full Performance
Having successfully completed eight of her nine attempts, missing only one deadlift, Prescillia Bavoil also set a new Total IPF World Record of 548.5 kilograms (1,209.2 pounds). The previous record was also in her possession and stood at 548 kilograms (1,208.1 pounds).
“I thought about not showing up & pulling out but .. This is not me. Despite all the fears, I show up and gave all my best on the platform
It has been so far my hardest prep ever.”
Squat
195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
206 kilograms (454.1 pounds)
211 kilograms (465.1 pounds) — U69KG IPF World Record
Bench Press
105 kilograms (231.5 pounds)
112.5 kilograms (248 pounds)
115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
Deadlift
210 kilograms (462.9 pounds)
222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 234.5 kilograms (516.9 pounds)
Total — 548.5 kilograms (1,209.2 pounds) — U69KG IPF World Record
The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships were Prescillia “Lya” Bavoil’s 24th sanctioned powerlifting appearance so far. She has been competing for eight years now, racking up some amazing success in the process. Most notably, Bavoil is a multiple World Record holder and was a World Champion in 2021 as well.
Prescillia Bavoil’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
469.6
253.5
469.6
1226.9
600.86
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
G
FFForce
2023-07-01
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
440.9
212.07
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Weight
142.2
Squat
396.8
418.9
440.9
440.9
1
IPF
2023-06-11
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1210.3
578.14
Location
Malta
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
143.9
Squat
429.9
451.9
466.3
466.3
Bench
231.5
242.5
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
463
490.5
-530.2
490.5
GLP
117.5
8
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1209.2
572.2
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Weight
146.2
Squat
429.9
454.2
465.2
465.2
Bench
231.5
248
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
463
490.5
-517
490.5
GLP
116.27
1
IPF
2022-09-23
Arnold Sports Festival
Open
1226.9
600.86
Location
England
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138
Squat
440.9
464.1
469.6
469.6
Bench
226
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
463
490.5
509.3
509.3
GLP
122.26
G
FFForce
2022-07-02
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
463
223.72
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
141.1
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
463
463
1
FFForce
2022-03-19
Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1213.6
581.04
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
143.3
Squat
424.4
446.4
464.1
464.1
Bench
231.5
248
253.5
253.5
Deadlift
474
496
-518.1
496
GLP
118.1
1
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1208.1
577.61
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
143.6
Squat
-418.9
431
453
453
Bench
220.5
237
248
248
Deadlift
474
496
507.1
507.1
GLP
117.4
1
FFForce
2021-10-30
Girl Power
Open
1179.5
562.43
Location
France
Competition
Girl Power
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Weight
144.3
Squat
413.4
429.9
440.9
440.9
Bench
220.5
231.5
237
237
Deadlift
463
485
501.6
501.6
GLP
114.3
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1208.1
590.18
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.6
Squat
429.9
451.9
-463
451.9
Bench
237
248
-253.5
248
Deadlift
474
496
508.2
508.2
GLP
120.07
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1218.1
583.53
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
143.1
Squat
429.9
446.4
463
463
Bench
231.5
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
474
496
507.1
507.1
GLP
118.61
1
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1201.5
576.03
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
143
Squat
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
231.5
248
-259
248
Deadlift
463
485
501.6
501.6
GLP
117.08
1
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Seniors
1207
589.36
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Seniors
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.7
Squat
440.9
463
-480.6
463
Bench
226
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
463
-485
496
496
GLP
119.89
1
FFForce
2020-09-12
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1196
577.39
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
141.3
Squat
424.4
440.9
463
463
Bench
226
242.5
248
248
Deadlift
463
485
-501.6
485
GLP
117.39
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Open
1133.2
552.81
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.9
Squat
-402.3
407.9
425.5
425.5
Bench
215
226
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
440.9
457.5
476.2
476.2
GLP
112.45
3
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1081.4
529.85
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.9
Squat
385.8
405.7
414.5
414.5
Bench
209.4
220.5
-226
220.5
Deadlift
413.4
435.4
446.4
446.4
GLP
107.81
1
FFForce
2019-03-16
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
1048.3
512.45
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.4
Squat
363.8
380.3
396.8
396.8
Bench
198.4
209.4
-220.5
209.4
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
442
442
GLP
104.26
2
EPF
2018-11-24
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1036.2
509.21
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.2
Squat
-374.8
-385.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
192.9
203.9
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
-457.5
440.9
GLP
103.63
1
FFForce
2018-09-01
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Seniors
1030.7
502.95
Location
France
Competition
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
We also witnessed some other athletes break World Records in addition to Lya Bavoil. Those include Jesus Olivares, Amanda Lawrence, Bonica Brown, and more. This altogether made the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships one of the most interesting shows of all time.
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