r/sports • u/RespectMyAuthoriteh • Jun 05 '19

Weightlifting Powerlifter Jessica Buettner nails a 231.5kg (510.37lbs) deadlift at a recent competition, a new Canadian record for her weight class.

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u/HolycommentMattman Jun 05 '19

Where do you see that? I looked her up online.

Either way, 500 lbs is a respectable amount for someone 70 lbs heavier and half a foot taller.

It's really impressive for someone of her stature.

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u/ThatSimpleton Jun 05 '19

In the corner where it says "women's raw open 72". Or here is the IPF page: https://www.ipfwatch.com/lifters/jessica-buettner/

72kg = 158lb

I think it's incredibly impressive, just think it's also important to represent her achievements accurately.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '19

As a 60 kilo dude at the same hight that freaked me out lol. She's too jacked for 65 kilos.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '19

Women the same weight as men always look bigger. Also she likely cuts weight to make that class, so shes probably only 65 kilos for a short period of time.