The 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships have been a blast to watch, especially since IPF prides itself in being a drug tested federation contrary to many other ones. So, whenever someone puts up a lift, we get to see it in its true form. One of the most notable proofs of what the human body is capable of came from Farhanna Farid in the 52-kilogram weight class. Farhanna came out onto the platform and locked out a 203-kilogram (447.5-pound) raw deadlift, setting a new All-Time & IPF World Record mark.
Natural athletes often find it challenging to compete against those who take PEDs. This is precisely why the IPF maintains its own World Records, which can only be broken in competitions they sanction. However, “All-Time World Records” exist as well, representing the heaviest lifts among all powerlifting federations worldwide, regardless of whether the competition is drug-tested.
This is what makes Farhanna Farid’s 203-kilogram (447.5-pound) raw deadlift one of the most impressive lifts in history. She is a natural athlete who set an All-Time World Record. So, no woman in the 52-kilogram weight class has managed to deadlift more than her, even those who take performance enhancing drugs.
Jenn Rotsinger held the previous U52KG All-Time Raw Deadlift World Record, with a pull of 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds) at the 2019 USPA The Tribute.
The Deadlift World Record was the peak of Farhanna Farid’s performance at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships. Although she only missed one squat attempt, Farhanna finished in eighth place. This was also her second appearance at the IPF Worlds, as she placed seventh in 2022.
In addition, having weighed in at 51.50 kilograms (113.5 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Worlds, Farhanna Farid’s new deadlift World Record was just shy of being 4x her bodyweight.
Squat
120 kilograms (264.6 pounds)
127.5 kilograms (281.1 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
Bench Press
62.5 kilograms (137.8 pounds)
67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds)
70 kilograms (154.3 pounds)
Deadlift
190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
197.5 kilograms (435.4 pounds)
203 kilograms (447.5 pounds) — U52KG All-Time & IPF World Record
Farhanna Farid has only taken part in seven competitions throughout her career, but she has already been crowned as the Asian Champion three times already. She will attempt to claim her fourth title this year, and maybe even further improve her new All-Time Deadlift World Record.
Farhanna Farid’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
303.1
154.3
303.1
897.3
499.79
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
8
IPF
2023-06-11
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
883
491.47
Location
Malta
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
264.6
281.1
-292.1
281.1
Bench
137.8
148.8
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
418.9
435.4
447.5
447.5
GLP
101.98
1
AsianPF
2022-12-02
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
897.3
499.79
Location
UAE
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.4
Squat
286.6
297.6
-303.1
297.6
Bench
132.3
143.3
154.3
154.3
Deadlift
429.9
444.2
445.3
445.3
GLP
103.72
1
AsianPF
2022-09-16
South East Asian Cup
Open
889.6
495.15
Location
Malaysia
Competition
South East Asian Cup
Division
Open
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
281.1
297.6
303.1
303.1
Bench
132.3
143.3
-148.8
143.3
Deadlift
424.4
443.1
-447.5
443.1
GLP
102.74
7
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
877.4
489.4
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.2
Squat
270.1
286.6
292.1
292.1
Bench
132.3
143.3
-148.8
143.3
Deadlift
418.9
434.3
442
442
GLP
101.6
1
PS
2021-10-20
Singapore Powerlifting Open
Open
851
473.68
Location
Singapore
Competition
Singapore Powerlifting Open
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.5
Squat
264.6
281.1
-286.6
281.1
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
Deadlift
396.8
420
432.1
432.1
GLP
98.28
1
AsianPF
2019-12-02
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
800.3
444.85
Location
Kazakhstan
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
281.1
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
392.4
GLP
92.27
1
AsianPF
2018-12-04
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
772.7
430.35
Location
Mongolia
Competition
Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~27.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.4
Squat
264.6
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
381.4
GLP
89.31
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Although Farhanna Farid probably hoped to at least place in the top 5 of her weight class, she will still go back home completely satisfied. Having an All-Time World Record marked under her name is an unreal achievement and one that many athletes can only dream of.
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