The 2023 FFForce French Nationals took place on September 20-24 in Le Crรจs and resulted in a variety of incredible feats of strength. So, with a plethora of world-class athletes, it was hard for anyone to stand out. However, it was not impossible, as Stanley Odinโs performance was widely recognized as the most impressive one in the menโs division. He took part in the +120-kilogram weight class, where he claimed the title, but also set new Squat and Total French National Records.
Stanley Odin opened up with a 330-kilogram (727.5 pounds) squat, which was already a brand new competition PR for him. So, it was not clear just how much more he could lift. However, he then displayed another surprise by squatting 352.5 kilograms (777.1 pounds) on his second attempt. Consequently, he broke the +120KG French National Record, but still had one more attempt remaining.
Despite already claiming the record, Stanley Odin walked out for his third attempt looking like everything depended on it. So, after hyping himself up, Stanley ducked under the 362.5-kilogram (799.2-pound) barbell while wearing a lifting belt and knee sleeves. He then braced himself for the lift, squatted extremely deep, and came back up with speed. So, he gave the judges no choice but to give him white lights, thus proclaiming the 362.5-kilogram (799.2-pound) raw squat +120KG French National Record successful.
Romuald Massรฉ held the previous record of 350 kilograms (771.6 pounds), which he set at the 2021 FFForce Championnats de France Jeunes et รlite de Force Athlรฉtique. So, it is safe to say that Stanley Odin absolutely demolished the previous mark and established himself as the countyโs greatest squatter.
Stanley Odin weighed in at 158.9 kilograms (350.3 pounds) for the 2023 FFForce French Nationals, which is substantially heavier than what he weighed in his last performance before this. This weight gain proved to be the correct step, as Stanley set new competition PRs in all events apart from the deadlift and made massive improvements overall.
Squat
330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
352.5 kilograms (777.1 pounds)
362.5 kilograms (799.2 pounds) โ +120KG French National Record
Bench Press
205 kilograms (451.9 pounds)
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
Unsuccessful โ 217.5 kilograms (479.5 pounds)
Deadlift
340 kilograms (749.6 pounds)
Unsuccessful โ 362.5 kilograms (799.2 pounds)
362.5 kilograms (799.2 pounds)
Total โ 940 kilograms (2,072.3 pounds) โ +120KG French National Record
*Romuald Massรฉ held the previous Total French Record of 905 kilograms (1,995.2 pounds) โ (2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships).
Championnats de France รlite de Force Athlรฉtique
Open
1962.1
478.14
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France รlite de Force Athlรฉtique
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
331.9
Squat
650.4
694.5
-705.5
694.5
Bench
424.4
446.4
-474
446.4
Deadlift
760.6
821.2
-855.4
821.2
GLP
94.33
1
FFForce
2022-01-16
Spรฉciale Jeunes et Seniors
Seniors
1918
470.41
Location
France
Competition
Spรฉciale Jeunes et Seniors
Division
Seniors
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
324.1
Squat
595.2
639.3
683.4
683.4
Bench
396.8
418.9
446.4
446.4
Deadlift
661.4
744.1
788.2
788.2
GLP
93.05
3
EPF
2020-02-25
European University Cup
Open
1559.8
406.66
Location
France
Competition
European University Cup
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
263.9
Squat
485
518.1
529.1
529.1
Bench
352.7
374.8
-380.3
374.8
Deadlift
529.1
595.2
655.9
655.9
GLP
82.33
1
FFForce
2020-01-19
Challenge dHiver FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1377.9
350.78
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
284.4
Squat
529.1
529.1
Bench
-352.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
485
485
GLP
70.44
1
FFForce
2019-12-22
Rรฉgional FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1642.4
428.33
Location
France
Competition
Rรฉgional FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
263.7
Squat
540.1
562.2
-573.2
562.2
Bench
352.7
369.3
-380.3
369.3
Deadlift
661.4
688.9
711
711
GLP
86.73
1
FFForce
2019-11-24
Dรฉpartemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
363.8
94.76
Location
France
Competition
Dรฉpartemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
264.6
Bench
352.7
363.8
363.8
GLP
69.61
2
FFForce
2019-06-01
Championnats de France Dรฉveloppรฉ Couchรฉ
Juniors
374.8
98.06
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Dรฉveloppรฉ Couchรฉ
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
261.1
Bench
374.8
-391.3
-391.3
374.8
GLP
72.12
1
FFForce
2019-03-30
Championnats de France Force Athlรฉtique Juniors
Juniors
1592.8
417.53
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlรฉtique Juniors
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
259.7
Squat
540.1
562.2
-584.2
562.2
Bench
352.7
-363.8
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
644.9
666.9
-683.4
666.9
GLP
84.67
1
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Jeunes
562.2
145.23
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Jeunes
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Weight
271.4
Squat
534.6
562.2
-573.2
562.2
1
FFForce
2019-01-20
Challenge dHiver DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
352.7
92.2
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
261.9
Bench
330.7
352.7
-363.8
352.7
GLP
67.79
1
FFForce
2019-01-13
Challenge dHiver FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1592.8
410.63
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
273.2
Squat
512.6
534.6
556.7
556.7
Bench
336.2
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
628.3
-666.9
672.4
672.4
GLP
82.83
1
FFForce
2018-12-16
Rรฉgional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
1537.7
404.15
Location
France
Competition
Rรฉgional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
257.7
Squat
496
518.1
540.1
540.1
Bench
308.6
330.7
-352.7
330.7
Deadlift
628.3
-666.9
666.9
666.9
GLP
82.02
DQ
FFForce
2018-12-16
Rรฉgional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
Location
France
Competition
Rรฉgional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
257.7
Bench
-341.7
-341.7
-341.7
G
FFForce
2018-11-18
Dรฉpartemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
352.7
90.84
Location
France
Competition
Dรฉpartemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
274
Bench
330.7
352.7
-363.8
352.7
GLP
66.5
4
FFForce
2018-03-31
Championnats de France Force Athlรฉtique Jeunes
Juniors
1422
373.57
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlรฉtique Jeunes
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
258
Squat
-424.4
446.4
-463
446.4
Bench
292.1
-314.2
314.2
314.2
Deadlift
611.8
661.4
-677.9
661.4
GLP
75.81
1
FFForce
2018-02-04
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Jeunes
595.2
156.86
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Jeunes
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Weight
255.7
Deadlift
551.2
595.2
-622.8
595.2
1
FFForce
2018-01-21
Challenge dHiver FA BP Ile de France
Juniors
1350.3
356.17
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver FA BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
255.1
Squat
396.8
424.4
440.9
440.9
Bench
297.6
314.2
-325.2
314.2
Deadlift
551.2
595.2
-639.3
595.2
GLP
72.35
G
FFForce
2017-11-05
Dรฉpartemental FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1273.2
336.54
Location
France
Competition
Dรฉpartemental FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
253.5
Squat
308.6
363.8
380.3
380.3
Bench
253.5
275.6
292.1
292.1
Deadlift
485
551.2
600.8
600.8
GLP
68.4
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Stanley Odin is now 25-years-old, meaning this is only the start of what he could put up in the next few years. Despite being relatively young, Stanley is very experienced, as he has 21 sanctioned powerlifting appearances under his name already. Of those, he has managed to accumulate 15 victories and has now added two French National Records to his resume as well.
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