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Michael Bates's best meet by DOTS to date came in 2026 at age 35 in the 100 kg class: 700 kg at 430.9 DOTS. Their total grew 85 kg over 8.3 years between their first meet and that mark (~10.29 kg/year). 3.1-year gap in their competition record between 2018 and 2021. Career variance was 55% squat-driven.
Career-best meet (by DOTS): Coastal Classic 2 · AusPL
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| Date | Meet | Equipment | Squat (kg) | Bench (kg) | Deadlift (kg) | Total (kg) | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-17 | Natural Nationals | Wraps | 227.5 | 142.5 | 245 | 615 | 382.51 |
| 2021-03-27 | QLD State Championships | Raw | 210 | 135 | 205 | 550 | 350.45 |
| 2021-12-11 | Effectus Cup IV | Raw | 230 | 152.5 | 232.5 | 615 | 372.57 |
| 2023-04-01 | Effectus Cup | Raw | 255 | 150 | 255 | 660 | 398.58 |
| 2023-11-18 | QLD State Classic Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | Raw | 265 | 165 | 260 | 690 | 416.94 |
| 2024-03-03 | Brisbane Classic | Raw | 260 | 167.5 | 242.5 | 670 | 402.47 |
| 2024-10-26 | Australian Open & Masters Nationals | Raw | 240 | 157.5 | 240 | 637.5 | 392.82 |
| 2026-05-24 | Coastal Classic 2 | Raw | 275 | 165 | 260 | 700 | 430.86 |
Showing the most recent 3 and career-best meet. Open the full ledger to see every meet, grouped by year.
vs Raw · 100 kg class · open · Australia · drug-tested
vs Raw · 100 kg class · open · drug-tested
DOTS ranks across all weight classes — matching Best Lifter scoring — while Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Total rank within the cohort named under each radar.