Irish powerlifting fans have been left in awe after Panagiotis Tarinidis, the Greek powerlifting sensation, unofficially broke the IPF World Record Total. Tarinidis, who lost his IPF World Champion title in 2022 after finishing fifth, has been training harder than ever in the past few months to bring more achievements back home. According to his Instagram, Tarinidis decided to test his max lifts in all three events during a recent training session. So, the accumulation of the three lifts came out to 720 kilograms (1,587.3 pounds), that is 9.5 kilograms (20.9 pounds) over the current U66KG IPF World Record Total.
Tarinidis started off his training session with a squat of 255 kilograms (562.2 pounds), which he performed in a raw fashion, that is with knee sleeves and a lifting belt. The second lift of his training session was the bench press. Tarinidis managed to build up to 175 kilograms (385.5 pounds). The reason it’s so significant is that it’s 5 kilograms (11 pounds) heavier than his bench press competition PR. Finally, Tarinidis proved why he is called the “King Of Grind” on the deadlifts. Utilizing a conventional stance and a mixed grip, Tarinidis decided to deadlift 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) to wrap up his training session. Once the bar reached his knees, Tarinidis started struggling, but managed to cross the sticking point after a few seconds. In addition, this deadlift is 10 kilograms (22 pounds) heavier than Tarinidis’ competition PR.
Tarinidis’ Unofficial WR Lifts:
Squat: 255 kilograms (562.2 pounds)
Bench Press: 175 kilograms (385.5 pounds)
Deadlift: 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds)
Total: 720 kilograms (1,587.3 pounds) — Unofficial U66KG IPF World Record
*The current IPF World Record Raw Total of the 66-kilogram weight class currently stands at 710.5 kilograms (1,566.4 pounds). This record was set by Senumong Kasemsand at the 2022 AsianPF Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships. Watch the lifts here:
Tarinidis is motivated to compete due to losing his IPF World Champion title in 2022. He originally won the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, but only managed to get fifth-place in 2022. So, according to a rough translation of his Instagram caption, Tarinidis has his reasons for why he can’t lose this year. The 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships are set to take place in less than six weeks from now. The action will be taking place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. So, Tarinidis is obviously in a very good place currently.
During his 7-year-long powerlifting career, Tarinidis has taken part in 23 sanctioned competitions. He has won ten competitions and was crowned the World, Europe, and National Champion. Tarinidis’ Competition PRs:
Squat: 260 kilograms (573.2 pounds) — (2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)
Bench Press: 170 kilograms (374.8 pounds) — (2020 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)
Deadlift: 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds) — (2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)
Total: 707.5 kilograms (1,559.8 pounds) — (2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)
Tarinidis’ Competition History:
Personal Bests Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots Raw 540.1 380 540.1 1350.3 474.08
Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 IPF 2022-08-31 World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships Juniors 1310.6 460.78 Location Turkey Competition World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships Division Juniors Age 18 Equipment Raw Class 185.2 Weight 310.9 Squat 485 496 507.1 507.1 Bench 335.1 -362.7 362.7 362.7 Deadlift 418.9 440.9 -490.5 440.9 GLP 99.73
1 AMP 2022-06-18 Nationals FR-Sj 1344.8 474.08 Location USA-FL Competition Nationals Division FR-Sj Age 18 Equipment Raw Class 185.2 Weight 305.1 Squat 468.5 -485 496 496 Bench 352.7 363.8 -369.3 363.8 Deadlift 435.4 -474 485 485 GLP 102.53
1 FHSAA 2022-02-10 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A 380 133.78 Location USA-FL Competition Girls Weightlifting State Championships Division Class 1A Age 18 Equipment Raw Class 198.9 Weight 307.8 Bench -360 380 -395 380 GLP 121.56
1 FHSAA 2022-01-29 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 380 134.23 Location USA-FL Competition Class 1A Region 2 Meet Division Class 1A Age 18 Equipment Raw Class 198.9 Weight 301.4 Bench 345 365 380 380 GLP 121.64
1 FHSAA 2022-01-18 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 360 127.04 Location USA-FL Competition Class 1A District 5 Meet Division Class 1A Age 18 Equipment Raw Class 198.9 Weight 303.1 Bench 340 360 360 GLP 115.21
1 RPS 2021-10-23 Central Florida PHG Throwdown III Pro Teen 16-17 1262.1 448.25 Location USA-FL Competition Central Florida PHG Throwdown III Division Pro Teen 16-17 Age 17 Equipment Raw Class 242.5 Weight 292.6 Squat 485 Bench 314.2 Deadlift 463 GLP 96.7
1 USAPL 2021-09-18 3rd Annual Ocala Open Super Total X3 Championships FR-T2 1218.1 434.56 Location USA-FL Competition 3rd Annual Ocala Open Super Total X3 Championships Division FR-T2 Age 17 Equipment Raw Class 185.2 Weight 286.3 Squat -463 463 -474 463 Bench 281.1 292.1 303.1 303.1 Deadlift 407.9 429.9 451.9 451.9 GLP 93.59 DQ
FHSAA 2021-02-14 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A Location USA-FL Competition Girls Weightlifting State Championships Division Class 1A Age 17 Equipment Raw Class 198.9 Weight 322 Bench 285 305 315 315
1 FHSAA 2021-01-29 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 305 106.7 Location USA-FL Competition Class 1A Region 2 Meet Division Class 1A Age 17 Equipment Raw Class 198.9 Weight 326.8 Bench 275 305 305 GLP 97.43
1 FHSAA 2021-01-23 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 275 96.22 Location USA-FL Competition Class 1A District 5 Meet Division Class 1A Age 17 Equipment Raw Class 198.9 Weight 326 Bench 250 275 275 GLP 87.85
1 FHSAA 2020-02-14 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A 375 131.27 Location USA-FL Competition Girls Weightlifting State Championships Division Class 1A Age 16 Equipment Raw Class 198.9 Weight 323.9 Bench 375 GLP 119.81
1 FHSAA 2020-01-30 Class 1A Region 3 Meet Class 1A 340 119.09 Location USA-FL Competition Class 1A Region 3 Meet Division Class 1A Age 16 Equipment Raw Class…
Tarinidis is a force to be reckoned with and powerlifting fans are eagerly waiting to see him compete in the upcoming IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Valletta, Malta.
