The 2025 EPU European Classic Championships took place on March 23 in Malaga, Spain. In that event, British powerlifter Nonso Chinye dominated the Men’s 120KG category. As a result, he won gold by 35 kilograms over runner-up Nicolas Peyraud of France.
During the competition, Chinye set an IPF deadlift world record with a massive 400-kilogram lift. Because of that, he reached a staggering 965-kilogram total. In fact, that total now stands among the highest ever recorded.
At just 20 years old, he remains a Junior lifter. For that reason, his deadlift record also stands as the Junior raw world record. In addition, his total now ranks as the IPF Junior world record and the third heaviest of all time.
For those who want to see history, a video of Chinye’s record-breaking lift is available below. According to his Instagram page, the footage captures the exact moment he made history.
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2025 European Classic Championships Results — Nonso Chinye, 120KG
Squat
– 315 kilograms
– 340 kilograms
– 352.5 kilograms — Continental Junior Record
Bench Press
– 197.5 kilograms
– 207.5 kilograms
– 212.5 kilograms
Deadlift
– 350 kilograms
– 380 kilograms
– 400 kilograms — IPF World Record, IPF Junior World Record
Total
– 965 kilograms — IPF Junior World Record
From the moment Chinye stepped onto the platform, he needed little preparation. Before the lift, he moved his arms a few times to get himself ready. After that, he took his conventional stance and gripped the bar with a mixed grip.
With only a lifting belt and chalk on his hands and legs, he made the lift look effortless. As the bar moved, it showed no signs of hesitation. In fact, anyone watching might have mistaken it for a warm-up attempt.
Following the lift, Chinye shared his thoughts in the caption of his post. According to him, he still had more in the tank. In his words,
“420 [kilograms] was there. RPE 7.5 to round off the day.”
With that record-breaking pull, Chinye surpassed the previous world record by four kilograms. Before this event, Lebanese powerlifter Etienne El Chaer had held the record.
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Overview
The 2025 EPU European Classic Championships took place on March 23 in Malaga, Spain. At that event, British powerlifter Nonso Chinye dominated the Men’s 120KG category. With a commanding performance, he secured gold by 35 kilograms over France’s Nicolas Peyraud. Along the way, he set an IPF deadlift world record with a 400-kilogram pull. Because of that, he reached a massive 965-kilogram total, now one of the highest ever recorded. At just 20 years old, he remains a Junior lifter. For that reason, his deadlift also stands as the Junior raw world record. In addition, his total now ranks as the IPF Junior world record and the third heaviest of all time.
Featured Image – 2025 European Classic Championships Official Results – Nonso chine Breaks IPF World Record – Credit: @nojo.fitness (Instagram)
