Natalie Richards, Weighing 57KG, Achieves Powerlifting Total of Over 500 Kilograms at Powerlifting America Nationals
Natalie Richards Makes History by Entering Record Territory.
During the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals held on Feb. 24-26, 2023, Natalie Richards made history for her weight class by breaking new ground. In a remarkable first-place National Championship performance, Richards achieved a raw total of 501.2 kilograms (1,105 pounds) and became the first-ever 57-kilogram powerlifter in AMP to surpass the 500-kilogram barrier.
As part of her groundbreaking total, Richards achieved an all-time raw competition-best deadlift of 221.3 kilograms (488 pounds). The impressive feat was accomplished with a mixed grip from a sumo stance, wearing only a lifting belt for the deadlift. Richards wore a belt and knee sleeves for her top squat and wrist wraps for her bench press. It is unclear from the angle of a clip featuring Richards’ lifts whether she was also wearing a belt on her press.
Natalie Richards, weighing 57 kilograms, holds impressive all-time raw competition bests. Her squat record is 178.5 kilograms (393.5 pounds), bench press record is 107.5 kilograms (237 pounds), deadlift record is 221.5 kilograms (488.3 pounds), and her total record is 501.2 kilograms (1,105 pounds).
According to Open Powerlifting, Richards has now won three consecutive contests, including her victory at the 2023 AMP Classic Open Nationals. The athlete competes in both Junior and Open competitions and has finished in first place in 10 out of her 12 career competitive appearances, failing to finish in first place only twice.
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