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Simone van der Merwe's career best to date is 347.5 kg, set in 2026 at age 18. Their total grew 77.5 kg over 3.0 years between their first meet and that mark (~26.1 kg/year). Career variance was 62% squat-driven.
Career-best meet: Classic Powerlifting Championships · SAPF
| Date | Meet | Equipment | Squat (kg) | Bench (kg) | Deadlift (kg) | Total (kg) | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-30 | South Africa Classic Powerlifting Championships | Raw | 100 | 40 | 130 | 270 | 251.86 |
| 2024-04-04 | South Africa Classic Powerlifting Championships | Raw | 125 | 50 | 140 | 315 | 285.67 |
| 2024-10-04 | Commonwealth Championships | Raw | 130 | 60 | 150 | 340 | 301.65 |
| 2025-03-27 | Classic Powerlifting Championships | Raw | 135.5 | 62.5 | 145 | 343 | 302.73 |
| 2026-03-19 | Classic Powerlifting Championships | Raw | 140 | 67.5 | 140 | 347.5 | 305.99 |
vs Raw · 84+ kg class · sub-junior · South Africa · drug-tested
vs Raw · 84+ kg class · sub-junior · drug-tested