Erholove Izobodo-John, a 21-year-old powerlifter, made history at the 2023 British Powerlifting (BP) British Junior Classic Championships. She deadlifted an impressive 250 kilograms (551 pounds) raw, winning back-to-back British Junior titles. Despite being a competitive powerlifter for only two years, Izobodo-John has already made a significant impact in the sport.
Izobodo-John Breaks British Powerlifting Records
At the championships, Izobodo-John set Open British records in both deadlift and total, achieving the highest GL* points of any woman junior lifter in British Powerlifting with this performance. Her score of 106.48 GL puts her fourth all-time on the British Powerlifting Open rankings, cementing her position as one of the top junior lifters in the country.
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Izobodo-John’s Results
Izobodo-John’s impressive performance at the British Junior Powerlifting Championships has earned her a place in the history books of the sport. Here are her results:
2023 BP Junior Classic Championships Results — Erholove Izobodo-John | Raw 84KG, Junior
- Squat — 215 kilograms (474 pounds) — British Junior and Open record
- Bench Press — 97.5 kilograms (215 pounds)
- Deadlift — 250 kilograms (551 pounds) — British Junior and Open record
- Total — 562.5 kilograms (1,240 pounds) — British Junior and Open record
Erholove Izobodo-John’s Dominating Win at the European Junior Classic Championships
Erholove Izobodo-John has been making waves in the powerlifting world since her debut just two years ago. In November 2022, she solidified her place as a force to be reckoned with by winning the European Junior Classic Championships with a convincing performance.
Breaking Records and Setting the Bar High
During the championship, Izobodo-John set two new records in the European junior category. She shattered the European junior squat record with a lift of 208 kilograms (458.6 pounds) and then went on to set the OPEN European deadlift record with an impressive lift of 240.5 kilograms (530 pounds).
GL Points and Comparing Lifter Achievements
Izobodo-John’s outstanding performance earned her a total of 106.48 GL points, the highest of any woman junior lifter in British Powerlifting. The GL point formula is an attempt to compare the achievements of lifters of different body weights and is used by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and its affiliates.
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British Records Tumble at 2023 BP Junior Classic Championships
British Records Fall
Erholove Izobodo-John, who weighed in at a light 80.7 kilograms (178 pounds) in the 84-kilogram category, made a significant impact at the 2023 BP Junior Classic Championships. Competing as a Junior, which covers lifters aged 18-23, she took several Open British records during the course of a phenomenal nine-for-nine performance — the first perfect run in her career.
Squat Record Broken
Approaching the platform with a serene look, Izobodo-John broke the Open British record on the squat with 215 kilograms (474 pounds). The weight appeared to be manageable for her, and the speed at which the bar moved indicated more kilograms to come.
History Made on Final Deadlift
Izobodo-John’s calm demeanor did not waver on her final deadlift. She waited patiently in the wings before strolling out to the barbell, setting up into her sumo stance, gripping the bar, and pulling. The 250 kilograms (551 pounds) weight flew off the floor, and within a tiny hesitation, Izobodo-John secured the lockout and a spot in the history books.
World Championship in Sight
Izobodo-John is likely to be selected for the 2023 IPF Junior World Championships in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in August. She is only 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds) away from Amanda Lawrence’s Junior deadlift world record, and she has a real shot at her first world title. To make that dream a reality, she will have to compete against the reigning Junior world champion, Poland’s Agata Sitko.
Overview
Erholove Izobodo-John, a rising star in the world of powerlifting, has made a remarkable impact in the sport since she first began competing just two years ago. At the 2023 British Powerlifting (BP) British Junior Classic Championships, she won her second consecutive British Junior title, impressively deadlifting 250 kilograms (551 pounds) raw. Her remarkable performance at the championships also set two Open British records, with the highest GL* points of any woman junior lifter in British Powerlifting. Izobodo-John’s GL score of 106.48 puts her fourth all-time on the British Powerlifting Open rankings, solidifying her position as one of the top junior lifters in the country. In November 2022, she won the European Junior Classic Championships, setting two new European junior records in the process. With these accomplishments, Izobodo-John is now setting her sights on the 2023 IPF Junior World Championships in Romania, where she has a real shot at becoming world champion.
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