Tamara Walcott (140KG) Scores Women’s Heaviest Raw Deadlift & Total All-Time World Records At 2022 WRPF American Pro

Tamara Walcott became the first woman in the history of powerlifting to deadlift 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) raw.

Written by Andrew Smith Updated by Ash, ACE, MSc Published on 1 August, 2022 | 4:27 PM EDT Updated on 1 August, 2022 | 4:38 PM EDT

Tamara Walcott Deadlift Total Atwr

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. Related: Tamara Walcott Scores a 660-lb (299.4-kg) Unofficial Heaviest Raw Deadlift In Women’s Powerlifting History

Tamara Walcott’s Full Performance

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

Bench Press

Deadlift

Total — 735 kilograms (1,620.4 pounds) — +90KG All-Time Raw World Record

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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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Analyze Lifts

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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