Krzysztof Wierzbicki (born 5 June 1990) is a Polish powerlifter.[2] Wierzbicki has won 5 gold medals at the World Classic Championships and 2 gold medals at the European Classic (raw) Championships in the IPF.[3][4] Wierzbicki has also took part in the World Games in 2017, where he finished in 5th place.
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| Born | 5 June 1990 (age 34) Mikołów, Poland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 142 lb (64 kg)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Powerlifting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest world ranking | 510 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
editWierzbicki began competing in 2007.[5] In March 2017, Krzysztof deadlifted 390 kg at the European Classic Powerlifting Championship.[6] He deadlifted 400 kg at 97.1 kls at the 2020 Three Nations Powerlifting Open 2020 in Bayreuth, Germany.[7]
In 2023 he lifted the heaviest deadlift ever caught on camera. During training session he deadlifted 502.5 kg.[8] In 2024, he lifted even heavier deadlift at 510 kg,[9][10] despite being injured previously.[11]
References
edit- ^ English, Nick (4 February 2018). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki's 400kg Raw Deadlift Unofficially Broke His IPF World Record". BarBend. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Profile at GOODLIFT. goodlift.info. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Krzysztof Wierzbicki. allpowerlifting.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Meet results IPF. allpowerlifting.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Hall, Derek (11 March 2020). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki Destroys World Record With 433.5kg Deadlift!". Fitness Volt. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ English, Nick (13 December 2018). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki Deadlifts His IPF World Record for An Easy Triple". BarBend. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ English, Nick (27 January 2020). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki Deadlifted 400kg at 97kg Without Even Wearing a Belt". BarBend. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Blechman, Phil (27 July 2023). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki (110KG) Pulls the Heaviest Deadlift Ever Caught on Camera — 502.5 Kilograms (1,107.8 Pounds)". BarBend. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Blechman, Phil (22 January 2024). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki Deadlifts 510 Kilograms Beltless Off Blocks In Training". BarBend. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Tabakovic, Vedad (18 January 2024). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki Smokes 510-kg (1,124.4-lb) Beltless Deadlift From Low Blocks in Training". Fitnerss Volt. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Patuto, Greg (18 January 2024). "Krzysztof Wierzbicki Recovering From Injury Crushes 510kg Deadlift Off Low Blocks". Generation Iron. Retrieved 1 August 2024.