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The 76-kilogram weight class of the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships was one of the most heavily contested in the entire competition. Multiple elite women took part in this weight class, so anyone who managed to outperform others deserves great praise. Notably, Sophia Ellis crushed everyone on the deadlifts, setting new European and British Records with a lift of 245 kilograms (540.1 pounds).
There was no doubt about the validity of Sophia Ellis’ 245-kilogram (540.1-pound) record breaking deadlift since she made sure that every detail of her technique was perfect. Moreover, Sophia believed that there was more left in the tank because of the ease with which the deadlift moved.
“So pleased with how this weight moved and so psyched to know there is more there. 250kg pending ⏳”
Both records were in the possession of Sophia Ellis beforehand as well, but the more notable one, the EPF European Record, was set at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. At that competition, Sophia locked out 240.5 kilograms (530.2 pounds), but she has now lifted 4.5 kilograms (9.9 pounds) more.
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Sophia Ellis’ Full Performance
Sophia Ellis weighed in at 74.7 kilograms (164.7 pounds) for the 2023 IPF World Championships, making the record-breaking deadlift 3.3x her bodyweight. She also found success in other events, setting new competition PRs in Squat and Total. Moreover, her Total turned out to be a British Record as well.
Sophia Ellis performed exactly as she envisioned, successfully completing all nine of her attempts. She ended up taking fourth place overall, just short of the podium.
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Deadlift
225 kilograms (496 pounds)
237.5 kilograms (523.6 pounds)
245 kilograms (534.6 pounds) — U76KG EPF European & British Record
Total — 542.5 kilograms (1,196 pounds) — U76KG British Record & Competition PR
“Last year’s worlds didn’t go to plan, so this time around I wanted to make sure I lifted to the standard I know I’m capable of…and that’s exactly what I did and more.”
British Juniors Classic Powerlifting Championships
FR-Jr
964.5
427.32
Competition
British Juniors Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
FR-Jr
Location
UK
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
286.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
Bench
203.9
215.0
-220.5
215.0
Deadlift
396.8
429.9
-446.4
429.9
1
CommonwealthPF
Sep 14, 2019
Commonwealth Championships
Juniors
220.5
99.88
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Canada
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
157.8
Bench
209.4
215.0
220.5
220.5
1
CommonwealthPF
Sep 14, 2019
Commonwealth Championships
Juniors
976.6
443.08
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Canada
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
157.4
Squat
292.1
314.2
-330.7
314.2
Bench
209.4
221.6
-227.1
221.6
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
-457.5
440.9
2
EPF
Aug 6, 2019
European Classic Bench Press Championships
Juniors
220.5
98.47
Competition
European Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Luxembourg
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
162.0
Bench
209.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
1
EPA
Jun 21, 2019
English Bench Press Championships
FR-Jr
209.4
94.69
Competition
English Bench Press Championships
Division
FR-Jr
Location
England
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.4
Bench
198.4
209.4
-220.5
209.4
1
EPA
May 24, 2019
Women's All England Powerlifting Championships
FR-Jr
953.5
432.58
Competition
Women's All England Powerlifting Championships
Division
FR-Jr
Location
England
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
157.4
Squat
281.1
297.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
198.4
215.0
-220.5
215.0
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
-
424.4
5
IPF
May 17, 2019
World Bench Press Championships
Juniors
209.4
94.81
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Location
Japan
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.0
Bench
192.9
209.4
-231.5
209.4
8
BP
Mar 1, 2019
British Women's Classic Powerlifting Championships
F-C-Open
898.4
408.52
Competition
British Women's Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
F-C-Open
Location
UK
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.7
Squat
264.6
286.6
303.1
303.1
Bench
181.9
-192.9
192.9
192.9
Deadlift
402.3
-424.4
-424.4
402.3
2
BP
Feb 22, 2019
British Classic Bench Press Championships
F-C-U23
192.9
87.72
Competition
British Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
F-C-U23
Location
UK
Age
22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.7
Bench
181.9
192.9
-198.4
192.9
1
EPA
Sep 30, 2018
Greater London Push Pull
F-C-Open
573.2
254.86
Competition
Greater London Push Pull
Division
F-C-Open
Location
England
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
163.4
Bench
170.9
-187.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
7
BP
Sep 21, 2018
British Junior Women's Powerlifting Championships
F-C-U23
821.2
373.73
Competition
British Junior Women's Powerlifting Championships
Division
F-C-U23
Location
UK
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.5
Squat
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
Bench
165.3
181.9
-192.9
181.9
Deadlift
341.7
358.3
374.8
374.8
2
EPA
Jul 6, 2018
Greater London Divisional Championships
F-C-Open
738.5
336.89
Competition
Greater London Divisional Championships
Division
F-C-Open
Location
England
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
155.9
Squat
198.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
Bench
143.3
159.8
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
308.6
341.7
-363.8
341.7
3
EPA
Mar 17, 2018
GL Divisional
F-C-Open
666.9
301.17
Competition
GL Divisional
Division
F-C-Open
Location
England
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.7
Squat
165.3
198.4
-
198.4
Bench
137.8
148.8
-154.3
148.8
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.
Sophia Ellis has been competing for five years, but she has already taken part in 30 sanctioned competitions. She has won 14 of them, with the most notable being the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Sophia Ellis has been getting consistently better over the past years, which will hopefully continue for years to come. With a new European Deadlift Record, she proved that she is performing better than she ever has before. As she states, there is still much room to improve. So, Sophia will continue improving and chasing world records.
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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.
