The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships is well underway, with approximately half of the competition already completed. As the days pass, we approach the thrilling conclusion of this prestigious event. However, looking back at the previous days, it is clear that the action is not lacking. Multiple World Records have fallen and new Champions have been crowned. Out of those, Panagiotis Tarinidis and Evie Corrigan seem to be one of the most impressive so far. Both athletes faced fierce rivals, but managed to prevail and win by a significant margin.
Both Panagiotis Tarinidis and Evie Corrigan put in a lot of work over the past year to win the 2023 IPF Worlds. Neither of them was able to finish in the top three of their weight class last year. So, it is impressive to see how much they have improved since the 2022 IPF World Championships.
Leading up to the competition, Panagiotis Tarinidis was giving his all in training. This resulted in some Unofficial IPF World Records which he hoped to make official in the competition. He, however, was not successful in doing this, but did manage to claim the top spot and walk out as a World Champion in the 66-kilogram weight class.
Although Panagiotis Tarinidis did finish with a Total that was almost 10 kilograms (22 pounds) heavier than the second-place finisher, Brian Le. Brian was close to Panagiotis throughout the entire competition, but the Frenchman did not make any mistakes which could have cost him the title.
Panagiotis Tarinidis also set two new competition PR’s in the bench press and deadlift events. He then revealed how difficult this year’s preparation was for him and that he wanted to dedicate this victory to his father.
Squat : 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)
Bench Press : 172.5 kilograms (380.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Deadlift : 285 kilograms (628.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Total : 705 kilograms (1,554.3 pounds)
Panagiotis Tarinidis’ Competition History
Personal Bests
lb
kg
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
573.2
380.3
573.2
1559.8
552.7
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
3
FFForce
2023-07-01
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1537.7
546.57
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
145.5
Squat
507.1
540.1
-551.2
540.1
Bench
352.7
374.8
-385.8
374.8
Deadlift
573.2
622.8
-633.8
622.8
GLP
108.74
1
IPF
2023-06-11
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1554.3
552.7
Location
Malta
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.4
Squat
518.1
545.6
-556.7
545.6
Bench
363.8
374.8
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
595.2
628.3
-644.9
628.3
GLP
109.94
1
FFForce
2023-03-19
Test de sélection aux Championnats du Monde Open
Seniors
1515.7
538.67
Location
France
Competition
Test de sélection aux Championnats du Monde Open
Division
Seniors
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.5
Squat
496
529.1
-540.1
529.1
Bench
352.7
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
595.2
617.3
-628.3
617.3
GLP
107.17
DQ
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
-534.6
-534.6
-534.6
2
FFForce
2022-07-02
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1526.7
537.86
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Weight
147.2
Squat
540.1
573.2
-584.2
573.2
Bench
336.2
-347.2
-347.2
336.2
Deadlift
595.2
617.3
-633.8
617.3
GLP
107.27
5
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1477.1
524.96
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.5
Squat
518.1
540.1
551.2
551.2
Bench
341.7
-352.7
-352.7
341.7
Deadlift
584.2
-611.8
-622.8
584.2
GLP
104.44
1
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1543.2
549.4
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.2
Squat
534.6
551.2
-556.7
551.2
Bench
363.8
374.8
-380.3
374.8
Deadlift
595.2
611.8
617.3
617.3
GLP
109.25
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1526.7
543.69
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
-529.1
529.1
545.6
545.6
Bench
352.7
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
595.2
611.8
-628.3
611.8
GLP
108.11
1
FFForce
2021-07-16
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1517.9
541.78
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.7
Squat
540.1
-556.7
556.7
556.7
Bench
352.7
371.5
-374.8
371.5
Deadlift
589.7
-611.8
-611.8
589.7
GLP
107.65
1
FFForce
2021-07-03
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
1559.8
544.02
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
149.3
Squat
540.1
562.2
573.2
573.2
Bench
352.7
369.3
-374.8
369.3
Deadlift
589.7
-617.3
617.3
617.3
GLP
108.8
1
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Seniors
1534.4
547.37
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Seniors
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
144.8
Squat
529.1
545.6
-556.7
545.6
Bench
352.7
363.8
371.5
371.5
Deadlift
589.7
617.3
-639.3
617.3
GLP
108.78
4
FFForce
2020-09-12
Silent Worker Meet
Prime Time
705.5
244.43
Location
France
Competition
Silent Worker Meet
Division
Prime Time
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
150.7
Squat
165.3
165.3
Bench
358.3
374.8
-380.3
374.8
Deadlift
165.3
165.3
GLP
48.97
2
EPF
2019-09-20
Arnold Classic Europe
Open
1477.1
519.48
Location
Spain
Competition
Arnold Classic Europe
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Weight
147.6
Squat
496
-512.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
358.3
369.3
374.8
374.8
Deadlift
540.1
573.2
589.7
589.7
GLP
103.66
5
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1411
502.3
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.2
Squat
496
-518.1
-518.1
496
Bench
352.7
-369.3
-369.3
352.7
Deadlift
562.2
-584.2
-589.7
562.2
GLP
99.89
2
FFForce
2019-03-16
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
1449.5
508.24
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
148.2
Squat
485
512.6
-523.6
512.6
Bench
352.7
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
551.2
562.2
567.7
567.7
GLP
101.5
1
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Open
474
157.69
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Weight
159.8
Squat
418.9
451.9
474
474
2
EPF
2018-11-24
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1394.4
496.7
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.1
Squat
479.5
501.6
-512.6
501.6
Bench
336.2
347.2
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
518.1
540.1
-556.7
540.1
GLP
98.76
1
FFForce
2018-09-01
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Seniors
1344.8
478.71
Location
France
Competition
Test de sélection pour les Championnats dEurope de Force Athlétique
Division
Seniors
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.2
Squat
440.9
468.5
-490.5
468.5
Bench
330.7
347.2
-358.3
347.2
Deadlift
507.1
-529.1
529.1
529.1
GLP
95.2
4
FFForce
2018-06-23
Challenge Villenave
Open
496
168.07
Location
France
Competition
Challenge Villenave
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Weight
155.6
Squat
451.9
474
496
496
2
FFForce
2018-04-28
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Open
1306.2
465.39
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145
Squat
-451.9
-451.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
319.7
-330.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
496
523.6
-534.6
523.6
GLP
92.52
2
FFForce
2018-02-04
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Open
418.9
144.31
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Weight
151.9
Squat
418.9
-440.9
-440.9
418.9
1
FFForce
2018-01-21
Challenge dHiver FA BP Ile de France
Seniors
1256.6
446.61
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver FA BP Ile de France
Division
Seniors
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
145.5
Weight
145.5
Squat
-451.9
451.9
451.9
Bench
297.6
308.6
308.6
Deadlift
440.9
474
496
496
GLP
88.85
3
FFForce
2017-04-29
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Juniors
1262.1
417.55
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Jeunes
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.2
Squat
440.9
457.5
-463
457.5
Bench
-308.6
319.7
-325.2
319.7
Deadlift
463
485
-529.1
485
GLP
84.57
1
FFForce
2016-12-18
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1146.4
376.3
Location
France
Competition
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
163.1
Squat
-385.8
385.8
407.9
407.9
Bench
253.5
264.6
275.6
275.6
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
463
463
GLP
76.34
G
FFForce
2016-11-06
Départemental FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
1102.3
364.41
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.4
Squat
-352.7
352.7
385.8
385.8
Bench
242.5
253.5
264.6
264.6
Deadlift
396.8
429.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
73.82
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
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Related : 22-YO Carl Johansson (74KG) Sets 328-kg (723.1-lb) Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Evie Corrigan, like Panagiotis, was unable to set World Records, but walked away satisfied with an IPF Title under her name. However, to do so, she had to dethrone the U52KG 2022 IPF Champion, Noemie Allabert. Despite being neck and neck from the beginning, Evie secured the lead in the bench press event and did not relinquish it.
Evie Corrigan was successful in eight out of her nine attempts, only missing the final deadlift of 203 kilograms (447.5 pounds). Unfortunately, this deadlift would have been a new World Record if she had been able to complete it. In addition, it would have made her Total slightly heavier, and she would have set another World Record in that event as well.
Squat : 162.5 kilograms (358.3 pounds)
Bench Press : 100 kilograms (220.5 pounds)
Deadlift : 197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
Total : 460 kilograms (1,014.1 pounds)
Evie Corrigan’s Competition History
Personal Bests
lb
kg
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
377
226
377
1049.4
562.2
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IPF
2023-06-11
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1014.1
561.45
Location
Malta
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.4
Squat
341.7
352.7
358.3
358.3
Bench
209.4
215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
418.9
435.4
-447.5
435.4
GLP
116.35
1
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1014.1
562.2
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Weight
114.2
Squat
330.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
Bench
203.9
209.4
215
215
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
446.4
446.4
GLP
116.54
1
CommonwealthPF
2022-11-28
Commonwealth Championships
Open
1031.8
543.11
Location
New Zealand
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.2
Squat
341.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Bench
198.4
209.4
215
215
Deadlift
413.4
435.4
453
453
GLP
111.42
1
NZPF
2022-08-01
New Zealand Championships
Open
1049.4
547.24
Location
New Zealand-MWT
Competition
New Zealand Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125
Squat
352.7
369.3
377
377
Bench
203.9
215
220.5
220.5
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
451.9
451.9
GLP
112.1
4
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1036.2
540.66
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.9
Squat
352.7
-369.3
369.3
369.3
Bench
209.4
220.5
226
226
Deadlift
413.4
-435.4
440.9
440.9
GLP
110.76
1
NZPF
2021-06-11
North Island Championships
Open
1027.4
534.51
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
North Island Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
125.4
Squat
347.2
363.8
374.8
374.8
Bench
187.4
198.4
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
407.9
429.9
443.1
443.1
GLP
109.45
1
NZPF
2020-10-06
Nationals
Open
1024
538.73
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
Nationals
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.3
Squat
352.7
370.4
-377
370.4
Bench
198.4
207.2
212.7
212.7
Deadlift
407.9
425.5
440.9
440.9
GLP
110.51
1
NZPF
2020-07-11
WBOP Regional Championships
Open
937
457.09
Location
New Zealand-WKO
Competition
WBOP Regional Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
138.9
Squat
308.6
325.2
341.7
341.7
Bench
165.3
176.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
369.3
385.8
407.9
407.9
GLP
92.98
1
NZPF
2019-11-23
Auckland Classic Cup
Open
949.1
495.5
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Classic Cup
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.8
Squat
330.7
343.9
353.8
353.8
Bench
170.9
181.9
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
101.52
2
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
927
485.69
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.1
Squat
336.2
-352.7
-352.7
336.2
Bench
187.4
198.4
-203.9
198.4
Deadlift
374.8
392.4
-409
392.4
GLP
99.56
1
NZPF
2019-04-06
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
925.9
483.42
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124.8
Squat
314.2
336.2
-352.7
336.2
Bench
187.4
198.4
-202.8
198.4
Deadlift
363.8
391.3
-402.3
391.3
GLP
99.04
1
NZPF
2018-10-28
New Zealand Record Breakers
Open
920.4
491.58
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
New Zealand Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
120.6
Squat
304.2
320.8
326.3
326.3
Bench
187.4
198.4
201.7
201.7
Deadlift
358.3
380.3
392.4
392.4
GLP
101.1
1
NZPF
2018-08-23
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Open
870.8
483.93
Location
New Zealand-NTL
Competition
New Zealand Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
292.1
308.6
316.4
316.4
Bench
176.4
188.5
190.7
190.7
Deadlift
341.7
363.8
-374.8
363.8
GLP
100.37
1
IPF
2018-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
849.9
471.15
Location
Canada
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
-286.6
286.6
309.7
309.7
Bench
170.9
181.9
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
319.7
347.2
352.7
352.7
GLP
97.66
1
NZPF
2018-04-08
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
812.4
449.17
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.6
Squat
259
275.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
165.3
176.4
178.6
178.6
Deadlift
308.6
325.2
341.7
341.7
GLP
93.05
1
NZPF
2017-11-05
Auckland Record Breakers
Juniors
728.6
403.39
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
Auckland Record Breakers
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.4
Squat
226
242.5
253.5
253.5
Bench
148.8
159.8
166.4
166.4
Deadlift
275.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
GLP
83.59
1
NZPF
2017-10-29
National Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
677.9
374.81
Location
New Zealand-AKL
Competition
National Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.6
Squat
237
Bench
154.3
Deadlift
286.6
GLP
77.65
1
NZPF
2017-06-10
South Island Championships
Juniors
628.3
356.09
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
South Island Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
110.7
Squat
198.4
215
226
226
Bench
-132.3
137.8
-143.3
137.8
Deadlift
242.5
264.6
-275.6
264.6
GLP
74.23
3
NZPF
2017-04-08
Canterbury Powerlifting Championships
Open
562.2
317.05
Location
New Zealand-CAN
Competition
Canterbury Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
111.4
Squat
176.4
192.9
203.9
203.9
Bench
132.3
137.8
-143.3
137.8
Deadlift
198.4
220.5
220.5
GLP
66
1
NZPF
2016-02-27
CDPA Bench Press Qualifier
Juniors
578.7
322.78
Location
New Zealand-WGN
Competition
CDPA Bench Press Qualifier
Division
Juniors
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.2
Squat
154.3
165.3
181.9
181.9
Bench
121.3
-132.3
132.3
132.3
Deadlift
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
GLP
67.01
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
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