Tamara Walcott Deadlift Total Atwr - Image via @plussize_fitqueen4.0 Instagram
The 2022 WRPF American Pro took place on July 29-30, 2022, in Manassas, VA, and featured a lot of incredible performances. While it was hard to determine who was the most impressive amongst the men, with John Haack and Danny Grigsby making history, Tamara Walcott’s lifts were definitely the highlight of the women’s division.
Tamara Walcott competed in the 140-kilogram weight class and won it with ease. She also finished in second place in the open raw division. Tamara decorated her victory with two All-Time World Records. The first one was a 290-kilogram (639.3-pound) raw deadlift, as she broke the record which was also in her possession prior to this. Tamara set the previous record of 288.5-kilogram (636 pounds) at the 2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown.
Tamara Walcott also broke the Total World Record by accumulating 735 kilograms (1,620.4 pounds) across three events. April Mathis held the previous record of 730.2 kilograms (1,609.8 pounds), which she set at the 2011 APF Southern States contest.
Tamara Walcott weighed in at 134.4 kilograms (296.3 pounds), which placed her in the 140-kilogram weight class. As Tamara weighed over 90 kilograms, her lifts can be classified in the +90-kilogram weight class. Tamara just failed two of her nine attempts, one squat, and one deadlift.
Squat
250 kilograms (551.1 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 272.5 kilograms (600.7 pounds)
272.5 kilograms (600.7 pounds)
Bench Press
157.5 kilograms (347.2 pounds)
167.5 kilograms (369.2 pounds)
172.5 kilograms (380.3 pounds)
Deadlift
275 kilograms (606.2 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds)
290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) — +90KG All-Time Raw World Record
Total — 735 kilograms (1,620.4 pounds) — +90KG All-Time Raw World Record
Check out Tamara’s full performance here:
“4 years in and I’m here … not by luck but by FAITH …. I WORKED for this … I PRAYED for this ….. why?!?! because when I win so many others do too!!!! The impossible becomes possible for others when they SEE IT happen!”
This was Tamara Walcott’s ninth career powerlifting appearance and her eighth victory. She did add another World Record to her collection, but she is unlikely to stop there. She is now closer to deadlifting 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds) raw than any woman has ever been.
Tamara Walcott’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
600.8
380.3
600.8
1620.4
574.17
Wraps
584.2
319.7
584.2
1504.7
535.05
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
1620.4
574.17
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
38
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
296.1
Squat
551.2
-600.8
600.8
600.8
Bench
347.2
369.3
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
606.3
-639.3
639.3
639.3
GLP
123.97
1
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Submasters 35-39
1620.4
574.17
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Submasters 35-39
Age
38
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
296.1
Squat
551.2
-600.8
600.8
600.8
Bench
347.2
369.3
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
606.3
-639.3
639.3
639.3
GLP
123.97
1
WRPF
2022-02-12
Ghost Clash
Open
1565.3
558.14
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Ghost Clash
Division
Open
Age
38
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
287
Squat
-589.7
589.7
-622.8
589.7
Bench
341.7
-363.8
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
611.8
-633.8
-650.4
611.8
GLP
120.22
1
WRPF
2021-09-25
The Bucked Up Showdown
Open
1584
559.51
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown
Division
Open
Age
37
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
301.4
Squat
551.2
584.2
-622.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
347.2
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-584.2
584.2
636
636
GLP
120.94
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
1504.7
535.05
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
37
Equipment
Wraps
Class
198.4
Weight
290.8
Squat
534.6
-562.2
584.2
584.2
Bench
303.1
319.7
-330.7
319.7
Deadlift
529.1
567.7
600.8
600.8
1
USPA
2020-09-19
Shark City Classic
Open
1407.6
499.28
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Shark City Classic
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
294.5
Squat
-496
496
534.6
534.6
Bench
270.1
292.1
308.6
308.6
Deadlift
501.6
551.2
564.4
564.4
GLP
107.76
1
USPA
2020-09-19
Shark City Classic
Submasters 35-39
1407.6
499.28
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Shark City Classic
Division
Submasters 35-39
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
294.5
Squat
-496
496
534.6
534.6
Bench
270.1
292.1
308.6
308.6
Deadlift
501.6
551.2
564.4
564.4
GLP
107.76
19
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-O
1080.3
383.86
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
291.8
Squat
352.7
385.8
-407.9
385.8
Bench
220.5
-242.5
242.5
242.5
Deadlift
402.3
451.9
-496
451.9
GLP
82.79
1
USAPL
2018-11-10
2nd Annual I STEP Invitational Veterans Day Meet
FR-O
1036.2
365.51
Location
USA-MD
Competition
2nd Annual I STEP Invitational Veterans Day Meet
Division
FR-O
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
303.8
Squat
341.7
369.3
-396.8
369.3
Bench
215
231.5
237
237
Deadlift
352.7
402.3
429.9
429.9
GLP
79.04
1
USAPL
2018-07-14
Rumble on Pratt Street
FR-O
1014.1
361.14
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Rumble on Pratt Street
Division
FR-O
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
288.8
Squat
325.2
352.7
385.8
385.8
Bench
-209.4
209.4
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
336.2
363.8
396.8
396.8
GLP
77.83
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Despite starting powerlifting professionally relatively late at the age of 34 years old, Tamara Walcott accumulated great success. In addition to becoming one of the most influential powerlifters in the world, she is always striving to leave a great platform for the next generation of athletes to prosper upon.
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