Samantha Eugenie - Image via @coeurlymonster Instagram
Samantha Eugenie, a young powerlifting prodigy from France, has already gained a reputation in the powerlifting community, despite only being 20 years old. Samantha has shared the professional stage with some of the biggest names in history of powerlifting, but that was never satisfactory enough for her. Instead, Samantha wants to beat everyone and become the best. Even though she is aware of how difficult this task is, she is still making great progress toward becoming the world’s best. In addition, Samantha recently progressed her deadlift and achieved a new 230-kilogram (507-pound) PR.
After a long and exhausting chase for this massive deadlift, Samantha Eugenie has finally managed to complete it and join the ‘500-pound deadlift club’. Seeing that she only utilized a lifting belt, her lift would be recognized as raw in a sanctioned competition. In addition, Samantha’s technique consisted of a sumo stance and a mixed grip, both of which are perfectly allowed in powerlifting.
“PR 230 KG โค๏ธโ๐ฅ omgggg so happy
Iโm finally entering the 500lbs club (507) And donโt tell me Iโm forgetting to struggle anymore ๐ฅต๐”
Samantha Eugenieโs raw deadlift PR before this was 225 kilograms (496 pounds), which she set just two weeks ago. So, it is obvious that she has added significant weight to her deadlifts in an extremely short period of time. The reason for this is Samanthaโs jump in bodyweight. She usually competes in the 63-kilogram weight class, but she decided that it was time to move up to the 69-kilogram weight class. A 4,000-calorie diet helped Samantha reach 69 kilograms (152.1 pounds) of bodyweight and achieve new personal records.
Samantha Eugenie has not yet gotten a chance to compete in her new weight class, as her last appearance was in the 63-kilogram weight class just less than two months ago. Overall, Samantha has competed in 10 sanctioned competitions and won eight of them. Her most notable wins so far are the 2022 IPF World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships and 2019 EPF European Classic Championships (Sub-Juniors).
Samantha Eugenieโs Competition PRs
Squat: 182.5 kilograms (402.3 pounds) โ (2022 FFForce Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlรฉtique)
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlรฉtique
Juniors
1102.3
542.19
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlรฉtique
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137
Squat
369.3
391.3
402.3
402.3
Bench
-209.4
215
226
226
Deadlift
440.9
464.1
474
474
GLP
110.35
5
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
992.1
488.17
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137
Squat
352.7
-369.3
374.8
374.8
Bench
209.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-424.4
396.8
GLP
99.36
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et รlite de Force Athlรฉtique
Open
942.5
466.22
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et รlite de Force Athlรฉtique
Division
Open
Age
~18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Squat
308.6
330.7
341.7
341.7
Bench
187.4
198.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
391.3
-396.8
-402.3
391.3
GLP
94.93
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Sub-Juniors
959
477.24
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.5
Squat
330.7
348.3
352.7
352.7
Bench
176.4
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
418.9
-435.4
-435.4
418.9
GLP
97.22
1
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
927
456.71
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
~16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.7
Squat
319.7
337.3
342.8
342.8
Bench
181.9
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
363.8
379.2
396.8
396.8
GLP
92.96
2
FFForce
2019-03-16
Championnats de France Force Athlรฉtique Elite
Open
865.3
423.49
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlรฉtique Elite
Division
Open
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.2
Squat
308.6
-330.7
330.7
330.7
Bench
165.3
-181.9
181.9
181.9
Deadlift
352.7
-374.8
-374.8
352.7
GLP
86.16
1
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Open
385.8
184.2
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Division
Open
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Weight
144
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
385.8
385.8
1
FFForce
2018-11-10
Dรฉpartemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Sub-Juniors
815.7
402.26
Location
France
Competition
Dรฉpartemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.5
Squat
286.6
308.6
325.2
325.2
Bench
-137.8
148.8
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
308.6
-336.2
336.2
336.2
GLP
81.89
1
FFForce
2018-10-20
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Sub-Juniors
771.6
365.45
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
145.9
Squat
264.6
286.6
-314.2
286.6
Bench
132.3
143.3
-159.8
143.3
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
74.26
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022
As time goes on, we will be able to determine whether Samantha Eugenie made the right decision by gaining some weight and moving up a weight class. However, judging by her new 230-kilogram (507-pound) deadlift PR, it seems to be going well for her. Samantha has not specified if she is actively preparing for a competition or when she will compete next.
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