Derek Pomana (Paw-mah-nah) (born 1966) is a former three-time world champion powerlifter in the 110 kg division.
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Derek Pomana |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | IPF |
| Highest world ranking | 1 |
| Competition record | ||
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| IPF World Championships | ||
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1994 Johannesburg | – 110 kg |
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1995 Pori | – 110 kg |
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1996 Salzburg | – 110 kg |
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1997 Prague | – 110 kg |
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2001 Sotkamo | – 110 kg |
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2002 Trencin | – 110 kg |
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2003 Vejle | – 110 kg |
Pomana set a world record in 1996 at Salzburg by benchpressing 255 kg (551.6 pounds) at a bodyweight of 110 kg (242.05 pounds) which was beaten 2 minutes later. As of 2015, he holds the New Zealand record for a combined (deadlift, squat, benchpress) total of 977.5 kg, Pomana is of Māori descent.[1][2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Derek Pomana (NZL1966M1)". Athletebio.com. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
- ^ "Powerlifting: Injury sees lifter put kids' sport at top of his list". The New Zealand Herald. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
- ^ "OCEANIA MEN'S OPEN RECORDS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010". Oceaniapowerlifting.com. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
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