Powerlifter Sonja Stefanie Krüger (76KG) Scores a 280.5-kg (618.4-lb) Squat World Record at 2022 IPF Equipped Worlds

It is rare to see someone as dominant at such a young age as Sonja Stefanie Krüger, considering that this elite powerlifter is just 22-years-old. She has already won World and European championships, but she is still hungry for more. So, Sonja decided to compete at the 2022 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships, which are taking place from November 14-20, in Viborg, Denmark. Apart from dominating the 76-kilogram weight class, Sonja also set a new IPF Equipped Squat World Record of 280.5 kilograms (618.4 pounds) at this contest.

Representing Germany in the best way possible, Sonja Stefanie Krüger opened her squat performance with a 265-kilogram (584.2-pound) lift. She then loaded 280.5 kilograms (618.4 pounds) for her second attempt, but was unsuccessful. However, Sonja crushed the same weight on the third attempt and broke the World Record.

Sonja Stefanie Krüger also previously held the U76KG IPF Equipped Squat World Record of 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds), which she set at the 2022 IPF World Games just four months ago.

Watch the lift here:

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Sonja Stefanie Krüger’s Full Performance

Sonja Stefanie Krüger weighed in at 74.25 kilograms (163.7 pounds) for the 2022 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships. So, she came out victorious in the under 76-kilogram weight class, having totaled 18 kilograms (39.7 pounds) more than the second-place finisher. Overall, Sonja had five successful lift attempts, as one squat, two bench press, and one deadlift attempt did not count.

Squat

• 265 kilograms (584.2 pounds)
• Unsuccessful — 280.5 kilograms (618.4 pounds)
• 280.5 kilograms (618.4 pounds) — U76KG IPF Equipped World Record

Bench Press

• 175 kilograms (385.8 pounds)
• Unsuccessful — 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
• Unsuccessful — 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds)

Deadlift

• 192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds)
• 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds)
• Unsuccessful — 212.5 kilograms (468.5 pounds)

Total — 658 kilograms (1,510.2 pounds)

Another notable fact is that this was Sonja Stefanie Krüger’s 13th IPF World Champion title. Those consist of a variety of age class championships, as well as IPF Bench Press World Championships.

In regard to records, the 280.5-kilogram (618.4-pound) squat is Sonja Stefanie Krüger’s fourth IPF Equipped World Record in the Open Age Class. The other three records are listed below.

• U69KG IPF Equipped Squat World Record — 260 kilograms (573.2 pounds)
• U84KG IPF Equipped Squat World Record — 275 kilograms (606.3 pounds)
• U69KG IPF Equipped Bench Press World Record — 182.5 kilograms (402.3 pounds)

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Sonja Stefanie Krüger’s Competition History

Sonja Stefanie Krüger has made over 60 sanctioned powerlifting appearances despite being only 22 years old. She has been competing since 2014 and her record of 13 IPF World Championships since then makes it obvious how successful she is.

Sonja Stefanie Krüger made it clear that this was the final competition of the year for her. So, she now has time to soak everything in and relax for a bit. It is not clear when she will step back on the platform next year, but she will have multiple titles and records to defend.