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Sonja Stefanie Krüger has been a major athlete in the equipped powerlifting scene for nearly a decade now. But, even after all this time, she is still managing to progress her lifts even further. That’s what she did at the 2023 IPF World Equipped Championships, which took place on November 13-19, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Most notably, Sonja managed to set a historical mark in the bench press event, where she lifted 195.5 kilograms (431 pounds) for a new U76KG Equipped IPF World Record.
Sonja Stefanie Krüger struggled with the squats, which definitely carried over to the bench press. Despite that, Stefanie immediately loaded 195.5 kilograms (431 pounds) on the barbell, hoping to set a World Record. Things once again did not go her way, as she was unsuccessful on her first two attempts with the record-breaking weight.
With one attempt left, Sonja Stefanie Krüger likely felt a lot of pressure. If she failed the final attempt as well, she would be disqualified from the competition. However, the opposite happened, as Sonja successfully bench-pressed 195.5 kilograms (431 pounds). To do so, she wore a single-ply bench press shirt and wrist wraps.
The previous U76KG Equipped Bench Press IPF World Record belonged to Agata Sitko. It stood at 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds) and was set at the 2022 IPF World Games.
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Sonja Stefanie Krüger’s performance was full of ups and downs, as she missed her first two attempts on both the squat and the bench press. However, she did not crumble under pressure, but instead prevailed in the most crucial moments. Because of this, Sonja also ended up beating her rivals and taking the gold medal home.
Squat
Unsuccessful — 267.5 kilograms (589.7pounds)
Unsuccessful — 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds)
267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds)
Bench Press
Unsuccessful — 195.5 kilograms (431 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 195.5 kilograms (431 pounds)
195.5 kilograms (431 pounds) — U76KG Equipped IPF World Record
European Open Junior and Sub-Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Open
-
-
Competition
European Open Junior and Sub-Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Luxembourg
Age
25
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
166.8
Squat
-595.2
595.2
-619.5
595.2
Bench
-440.9
-440.9
-440.9
-440.9
Deadlift
-429.9
429.9
-463.0
429.9
2
IPF
Mar 14, 2024
Arnold Sports Festival UK
Open
457.5
199.08
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival UK
Division
Open
Location
UK
Equipment
Single-ply
Weight
170.2
Bench
-440.9
-440.9
457.5
457.5
1
IPF
Mar 14, 2024
Arnold Sports Festival UK
Open
1,427.5
621.88
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival UK
Division
Open
Location
UK
Equipment
Single-ply
Weight
169.8
Squat
-573.2
578.7
-633.8
578.7
Bench
-391.3
-391.3
391.3
391.3
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
457.5
457.5
1
IPF
Nov 12, 2023
World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,461.7
641.27
Competition
World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
23.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
167.6
Squat
-589.7
-589.7
589.7
589.7
Bench
-431.0
-431.0
431.0
431.0
Deadlift
418.9
435.4
440.9
440.9
1
BVDK
Jun 30, 2023
Endkampf Bundesliga
Open
1,433.0
638.31
Competition
Endkampf Bundesliga
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
23.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
162.8
Squat
562.2
-595.2
595.2
595.2
Bench
407.9
418.9
-431.0
418.9
Deadlift
385.8
418.9
-440.9
418.9
2
BVDK
May 12, 2023
3. Runde Bundesliga
Open
1,372.4
617.15
Competition
3. Runde Bundesliga
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
23.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
160.0
Squat
518.1
540.1
562.2
562.2
Bench
369.3
380.3
391.3
391.3
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
-424.4
418.9
1
BVDK
Feb 24, 2023
Deutsche Meisterschaft KDK Equipped
Open
1,399.9
626.78
Competition
Deutsche Meisterschaft KDK Equipped
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
161.3
Squat
-584.2
584.2
-
584.2
Bench
385.8
396.8
407.9
407.9
Deadlift
407.9
-440.9
-
407.9
1
BVDK
Jan 27, 2023
1. Runde Bundesliga
Open
1,399.9
625.17
Competition
1. Runde Bundesliga
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
23.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
162.0
Squat
573.2
-606.3
-606.3
573.2
Bench
385.8
-396.8
-407.9
385.8
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
-451.9
440.9
1
IPF
Nov 13, 2022
World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,450.6
644.30
Competition
World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Denmark
Age
22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
163.7
Squat
584.2
-618.4
618.4
618.4
Bench
385.8
-396.8
-407.9
385.8
Deadlift
424.4
446.4
-468.5
446.4
DQ
IPF
Sep 22, 2022
Arnold Sports Festival
Open
-
-
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival
Division
Open
Location
England
Age
22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
158.5
Bench
-418.9
-418.9
-418.9
-
1
IPF
Sep 22, 2022
Arnold Sports Festival
Open
1,388.9
626.70
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival
Division
Open
Location
England
Age
22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
159.0
Squat
-573.2
-584.2
584.2
584.2
Bench
-363.8
363.8
-396.8
363.8
Deadlift
396.8
440.9
-446.4
440.9
7
IPF
Aug 30, 2022
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1,014.1
468.97
Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Turkey
Age
22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
152.1
Squat
374.8
391.3
-396.8
391.3
Bench
231.5
237.0
-242.5
237.0
Deadlift
385.8
-407.9
-407.9
385.8
1
IPF
Aug 26, 2022
World Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1,401.0
648.15
Competition
World Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Turkey
Age
22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
152.1
Weight
152.0
Squat
573.2
-607.4
-607.4
573.2
Bench
374.8
-391.3
-403.4
374.8
Deadlift
407.9
442.0
453.0
453.0
10
IPF
Jul 7, 2022
World Games
Heavy
1,201.5
543.43
Competition
World Games
Division
Heavy
Location
USA-AL
Age
22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
158.3
Squat
595.2
617.3
-628.3
617.3
Bench
209.4
-440.9
-440.9
209.4
Deadlift
374.8
-457.5
-457.5
374.8
1
EPF
May 2, 2022
European Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,510.2
662.41
Competition
European Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Czechia
Age
22.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
185.2
Weight
167.6
Squat
573.2
-606.3
606.3
606.3
Bench
-463.0
-463.0
463.0
463.0
Deadlift
374.8
418.9
440.9
440.9
2
IPF
Nov 7, 2021
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,384.5
642.89
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Norway
Age
21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
152.1
Weight
151.0
Squat
540.1
552.3
563.3
563.3
Bench
402.3
-413.4
-413.4
402.3
Deadlift
385.8
418.9
-435.4
418.9
DQ
IPF
Oct 21, 2021
World Bench Press Championships
Open
-
-
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Location
Lithuania
Age
21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
152.1
Weight
151.7
Bench
-402.3
-407.9
-407.9
-
1
BVDK
Sep 18, 2021
DM KDK Jugend & Junioren
Juniors
1,016.3
470.45
Competition
DM KDK Jugend & Junioren
Division
Juniors
Location
Germany
Age
21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
152.1
Weight
151.9
Squat
364.9
385.8
397.9
397.9
Bench
222.7
232.6
238.1
238.1
Deadlift
363.8
-380.3
380.3
380.3
1
IPF
Aug 22, 2021
World Juniors Sub-Juniors & Masters Championships
Juniors
1,416.5
644.12
Competition
World Juniors Sub-Juniors & Masters Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Romania
Age
21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
167.6
Weight
156.7
Squat
-540.1
551.2
567.7
567.7
Bench
341.7
396.8
-407.9
396.8
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
451.9
451.9
1
EPF
Aug 2, 2021
European Open Juniors & Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Open
1,345.9
624.56
Competition
European Open Juniors & Sub-Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Czechia
Age
21.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
152.1
Weight
151.2
Squat
-529.1
529.1
-549.0
529.1
Bench
380.3
392.4
-409.0
392.4
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
-440.9
424.4
1
BVDK
Aug 14, 2020
Hessische Landesmeisterschaft
Open
1,014.1
464.44
Competition
Hessische Landesmeisterschaft
Division
Open
Location
Germany-HE
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
154.8
Squat
363.8
396.8
-407.9
396.8
Bench
220.5
-231.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
374.8
-396.8
396.8
396.8
DQ
BVDK
Feb 29, 2020
DM Kraftdreikampf Equipped-alle Altersklassen
Open
-
-
Competition
DM Kraftdreikampf Equipped-alle Altersklassen
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
20.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
154.4
Squat
529.1
551.2
562.2
562.2
Bench
358.3
-402.3
-402.3
358.3
Deadlift
-402.3
-402.3
-402.3
-
1
BVDK
Sep 27, 2019
Deutsche Meisterschaften im Equipped Bankdrücken
Open
352.7
162.65
Competition
Deutsche Meisterschaften im Equipped Bankdrücken
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
152.9
Bench
352.7
-381.4
-396.8
352.7
1
IPF
Aug 25, 2019
World Juniors & Sub-Juniors Championships
Juniors
1,256.6
590.29
Competition
World Juniors & Sub-Juniors Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Canada-SK
Age
19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
148.0
Squat
-518.1
-518.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
341.7
-352.7
-352.7
341.7
Deadlift
341.7
385.8
396.8
396.8
1
IPF
May 17, 2019
World Bench Press Championships
Juniors
347.2
162.67
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Japan
Age
19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
148.7
Bench
347.2
-358.3
-381.4
347.2
1
EPF
May 3, 2019
European Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1,295.2
611.92
Competition
European Equipped Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Czechia
Age
19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
146.6
Squat
-512.6
512.6
-523.6
512.6
Bench
347.2
-358.3
-358.3
347.2
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
435.4
435.4
1
BVDK
Mar 8, 2019
Deutsche Meisterschaft Kraftdreikampf Equipped
Open
1,157.4
534.79
Competition
Deutsche Meisterschaft Kraftdreikampf Equipped
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
19.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
152.3
Squat
507.1
529.1
540.1
540.1
Bench
198.4
-363.8
-363.8
198.4
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
-440.9
418.9
1
BVDK
Nov 16, 2018
DM Classic Bankdrücken
Juniors
203.9
95.01
Competition
DM Classic Bankdrücken
Division
Juniors
Location
Germany
Age
18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
150.1
Bench
198.4
203.9
-212.7
203.9
2
EPF
Oct 8, 2018
European Bench Press Championships
Open
314.2
153.34
Competition
European Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Location
Luxembourg
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
138.8
Bench
314.2
-325.2
-352.7
314.2
2
BVDK
Sep 20, 2018
DM RAW KDK Aktive/Senioren
Open
911.6
429.86
Competition
DM RAW KDK Aktive/Senioren
Division
Open
Location
Germany-MV
Age
18.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
147.0
Squat
-330.7
330.7
-341.7
330.7
Bench
203.9
-211.6
211.6
211.6
Deadlift
-358.3
358.3
369.3
369.3
1
BVDK
Jul 27, 2018
LM Rheinland-Pfalz KDK
Juniors
903.9
423.64
Competition
LM Rheinland-Pfalz KDK
Division
Juniors
Location
Germany-RP
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
148.6
Squat
292.1
314.2
336.2
336.2
Bench
181.9
198.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
330.7
358.3
-369.3
358.3
1
BVDK
Jun 22, 2018
DM Kreuzheben
Juniors
399.0
185.84
Competition
DM Kreuzheben
Division
Juniors
Location
Germany-BY
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
150.2
Deadlift
-374.8
399.0
-440.9
399.0
1
BVDK
May 25, 2018
Finale Bundesliga KDK
Open
1,240.1
582.22
Competition
Finale Bundesliga KDK
Division
Open
Location
Germany-MV
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
148.2
Squat
-485.0
-485.0
490.5
490.5
Bench
319.7
342.8
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
396.8
-440.9
-440.9
396.8
1
IPF
Apr 22, 2018
World Bench Press Championships
Juniors
341.7
161.06
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
South Africa
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
147.2
Bench
314.2
325.2
341.7
341.7
1
BVDK
Apr 6, 2018
3. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Open
1,267.7
598.27
Competition
3. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
18
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
146.8
Squat
474.0
496.0
518.1
518.1
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
374.8
418.9
-435.4
418.9
1
BVDK
Mar 9, 2018
2. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Open
1,185.0
561.72
Competition
2. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
18
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
145.7
Squat
-457.5
474.0
-496.0
474.0
Bench
286.6
303.1
-314.2
303.1
Deadlift
363.8
407.9
-424.4
407.9
DQ
BVDK
Feb 15, 2018
DM KDK Equipped
Juniors
-
-
Competition
DM KDK Equipped
Division
Juniors
Location
Germany-BB
Age
18.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
137.9
Squat
451.9
463.0
485.0
485.0
Bench
281.1
-297.6
-308.6
281.1
9
BVDK
Jan 19, 2018
1. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Open
1,052.7
497.92
Competition
1. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
18
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
146.3
Squat
396.8
424.4
-451.9
424.4
Bench
253.5
275.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
319.7
336.2
-347.2
336.2
1
BVDK
Dec 2, 2017
DM Kreuzheben
Youth
397.9
191.13
Competition
DM Kreuzheben
Division
Youth
Location
Germany
Age
17
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
142.5
Deadlift
363.8
397.9
-407.9
397.9
1
BVDK
Nov 24, 2017
Deutsche Meisterschaft im Bankdrücken equipped
Youth A
308.6
147.77
Competition
Deutsche Meisterschaft im Bankdrücken equipped
Division
Youth A
Location
Germany-BY
Age
17
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
143.3
Bench
308.6
-325.2
-
308.6
DQ
IPF
Nov 12, 2017
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
-
-
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Location
Czechia
Age
17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
138.9
Squat
479.5
-490.5
-490.5
479.5
Bench
-308.6
-308.6
-308.6
-
Deadlift
369.3
385.8
396.8
396.8
2
EPF
Oct 10, 2017
European Equipped Bench Press Championships
Open
314.2
153.35
Competition
European Equipped Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Location
Spain
Age
17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
138.8
Bench
303.1
-314.2
314.2
314.2
1
IPF
Aug 27, 2017
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1,228.0
579.13
Competition
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
USA
Age
17.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
158.7
Weight
147.0
Squat
489.4
-507.1
507.1
507.1
Bench
308.6
324.1
-332.9
324.1
Deadlift
363.8
-385.8
396.8
396.8
1
BVDK
Jun 9, 2017
Hessische Raw Meisterschaft KDK
Youth A
779.3
365.89
Competition
Hessische Raw Meisterschaft KDK
Division
Youth A
Location
Germany-HE
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
148.2
Squat
259.0
287.7
298.7
298.7
Bench
154.3
165.3
177.5
177.5
Deadlift
259.0
286.6
303.1
303.1
11
IPF
Nov 13, 2016
World Open Championships
Open
1,113.3
547.51
Competition
World Open Championships
Division
Open
Location
USA
Age
16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
137.1
Squat
457.5
-468.5
-479.5
457.5
Bench
275.6
292.1
-303.1
292.1
Deadlift
341.7
-358.3
363.8
363.8
1
IPF
Sep 2, 2016
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
1,108.9
545.23
Competition
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Poland
Age
16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
137.1
Squat
-474.0
474.0
-497.1
474.0
Bench
-282.2
282.2
-303.1
282.2
Deadlift
352.7
-374.8
-374.8
352.7
1
IPF
Jun 18, 2016
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
799.2
394.50
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
USA-TX
Age
16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.2
Squat
281.1
-297.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
170.9
181.9
-189.6
181.9
Deadlift
308.6
319.7
-350.5
319.7
1
IPF
Apr 18, 2016
World Bench Press Championships
Sub-Juniors
281.1
137.53
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Denmark
Age
16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
138.2
Bench
255.7
270.1
281.1
281.1
1
EPF
Apr 13, 2016
European Sub-Juniors & Juniors Championships
Sub-Juniors
1,075.9
530.97
Competition
European Sub-Juniors & Juniors Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Spain
Age
16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
136.3
Squat
440.9
469.6
-486.1
469.6
Bench
-253.5
253.5
-269.0
253.5
Deadlift
330.7
352.7
-380.3
352.7
14
BVDK
Mar 11, 2016
2. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Open
744.1
367.48
Competition
2. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
16
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
136.1
Squat
220.5
237.0
253.5
253.5
Bench
159.8
170.9
-176.4
170.9
Deadlift
275.6
319.7
-330.7
319.7
1
EPF
Mar 4, 2016
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
782.6
381.62
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Estonia
Age
16.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
139.0
Squat
270.1
286.6
-292.1
286.6
Bench
159.8
170.9
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
303.1
319.7
-330.7
319.7
1
BVDK
Feb 20, 2016
DM KDK Equipped
Open
1,042.8
514.24
Competition
DM KDK Equipped
Division
Open
Location
Germany-BY
Age
16.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
136.5
Squat
440.9
457.5
-469.6
457.5
Bench
-254.6
254.6
-264.6
254.6
Deadlift
330.7
-358.3
-358.3
330.7
1
BVDK
Nov 27, 2015
Deutsche Meisterschaft im Kreuzheben
Youth B
315.3
157.21
Competition
Deutsche Meisterschaft im Kreuzheben
Division
Youth B
Location
Germany
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
134.0
Deadlift
298.7
315.3
-330.7
315.3
1
BVDK
Oct 23, 2015
DM im Kraftdreikampf Jugend/Junioren
Youth B
729.7
360.76
Competition
DM im Kraftdreikampf Jugend/Junioren
Division
Youth B
Location
Germany
Age
15
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
135.9
Squat
242.5
271.2
-286.6
271.2
Bench
-154.3
166.4
-170.9
166.4
Deadlift
292.1
-314.2
-314.2
292.1
1
BVDK
Oct 2, 2015
Hessenmeisterschaft Kraftdreikampf
Open
722.0
357.13
Competition
Hessenmeisterschaft Kraftdreikampf
Division
Open
Location
Germany-HE
Age
15
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Squat
220.5
253.5
-271.2
253.5
Bench
148.8
159.8
-166.4
159.8
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
-320.8
308.6
1
GPC
Sep 12, 2015
World Championships
M2
529.1
254.96
Competition
World Championships
Division
M2
Location
USA-NV
Age
48
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
141.8
Squat
-198.4
215.0
-231.5
215.0
Bench
137.8
-148.8
-148.8
137.8
Deadlift
176.4
-
-
176.4
1
BVDK
Sep 11, 2015
DM RAW KDK
Sub-Juniors
706.6
343.22
Competition
DM RAW KDK
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Germany-BB
Age
15.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
139.9
Squat
248.0
259.0
-271.2
259.0
Bench
132.3
155.4
-166.4
155.4
Deadlift
259.0
292.1
-319.7
292.1
1
IPF
Aug 30, 2015
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
987.7
494.92
Competition
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Czechia
Age
15.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
133.0
Squat
396.8
413.4
420.0
420.0
Bench
220.5
231.5
-248.0
231.5
Deadlift
303.1
325.2
336.2
336.2
5
EPF
Aug 5, 2015
European Open Bench Press Championships
Open
237.0
117.24
Competition
European Open Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Location
Czechia
Age
15.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Bench
-237.0
237.0
-253.5
237.0
1
IPF
Jun 4, 2015
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
733.0
359.56
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Finland
Age
15.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.7
Squat
259.0
-270.1
270.1
270.1
Bench
154.3
165.3
-176.4
165.3
Deadlift
-297.6
-297.6
297.6
297.6
1
IPF
May 19, 2015
World Bench Press Championships
Sub-Juniors
237.0
117.44
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Sweden
Age
15.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
135.4
Bench
226.0
237.0
-253.5
237.0
1
BVDK
May 15, 2015
Hessische Mannschaftmeisterschaft
Open
976.6
482.59
Competition
Hessische Mannschaftmeisterschaft
Division
Open
Location
Germany-HE
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
136.0
Squat
-396.8
396.8
420.0
420.0
Bench
209.4
226.0
-242.5
226.0
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
-347.2
330.7
1
RhinoPC
Apr 30, 2015
National Championships
F-M2
749.6
360.19
Competition
National Championships
Division
F-M2
Location
South Africa
Age
48
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
142.4
Squat
215.0
226.0
248.0
248.0
Bench
132.3
-143.3
-143.3
132.3
Deadlift
341.7
358.3
369.3
369.3
1
EPF
Apr 6, 2015
European Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
903.9
451.67
Competition
European Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Hungary
Age
15.5
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
133.6
Squat
-396.8
407.9
-429.9
407.9
Bench
187.4
-203.9
-209.4
187.4
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
-325.2
308.6
2
EPF
Mar 20, 2015
1st European Women's Classic Championships
Sub-Juniors
677.9
353.32
Competition
1st European Women's Classic Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Location
Czechia
Age
15.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125.1
Squat
231.5
242.5
-253.5
242.5
Bench
132.3
143.3
148.8
148.8
Deadlift
286.6
-297.6
-308.6
286.6
1
BVDK
Feb 26, 2015
DM KDK Aktive & Senioren
Open
914.9
461.51
Competition
DM KDK Aktive & Senioren
Division
Open
Location
Germany
Age
15
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
138.9
Weight
131.6
Squat
374.8
-391.3
396.8
396.8
Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4
198.4
Deadlift
286.6
319.7
-336.2
319.7
1
BVDK
Oct 24, 2014
DM im Kraftdreikampf Jugend/Junioren
Youth B
567.7
295.19
Competition
DM im Kraftdreikampf Jugend/Junioren
Division
Youth B
Location
Germany
Age
14
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
125.7
Weight
125.6
Squat
187.4
-220.5
-220.5
187.4
Bench
110.2
-121.3
121.3
121.3
Deadlift
242.5
259.0
-264.6
259.0
1
GPC
Sep 29, 2014
World Championships
M2
672.4
328.03
Competition
World Championships
Division
M2
Location
Argentina
Age
47
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
138.9
Squat
187.4
198.4
203.9
203.9
Bench
132.3
137.8
-143.3
137.8
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
330.7
330.7
1
BVDK
Sep 26, 2014
Hessenmeisterschaft Kraftdreikampf
Youth B
529.1
278.19
Competition
Hessenmeisterschaft Kraftdreikampf
Division
Youth B
Location
Germany-HE
Age
14
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.5
Squat
176.4
-187.4
-187.4
176.4
Bench
-104.7
110.2
-115.7
110.2
Deadlift
220.5
231.5
242.5
242.5
1
RhinoPC
Jun 20, 2014
National Championship
F-M2
644.9
318.48
Competition
National Championship
Division
F-M2
Location
South Africa
Age
47
Equipment
Wraps
Class
148.8
Weight
136.1
Squat
-187.4
187.4
198.4
198.4
Bench
110.2
121.3
-126.8
121.3
Deadlift
297.6
308.6
325.2
325.2
1
BVDK
Jun 13, 2014
Hesssiche Meisterschaft im Kreuzheben
Youth B
187.4
97.38
Competition
Hesssiche Meisterschaft im Kreuzheben
Division
Youth B
Location
Germany-HE
Age
14
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125.7
Deadlift
-
-
-
187.4
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.
Sonja Stefanie Krüger has taken part in over 60 sanctioned powerlifting competitions throughout her career and has not even reached her mid-20s. She has also won over 50 of those competitions, with many of her wins coming at high-profile shows. Moreover, Sonja is currently holding four Equipped IPF World Records across two weight classes (U69KG and U76KG).
Sonja Stefanie Krüger defended her World Champion title and will now set new goals for the future. There is no doubt that she will aim to put up even better performances in competitions to come. Sonja is also very close to the 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) equipped bench press, and she might become the first athlete in the IPF 76-kilogram weight class to achieve it.
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Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.
