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Michael Buys's career best to date is 595 kg, set in 2025 at age 23. Their total grew 175 kg over 4.0 years between their first meet and that mark (~43.7 kg/year). Career variance was 50% squat-driven.
| Date | Meet | Equipment | Squat (kg) | Bench (kg) | Deadlift (kg) | Total (kg) | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-12 | Hurn Classic | Wraps | 145 | 95 | 180 | 420 | 309.48 |
| 2021-09-25 | RPC Nationals | Wraps | 155 | 100 | 195 | 450 | 329.75 |
| 2023-05-19 | National Powerlifting Championship | Wraps | 170 | 107.5 | 185 | 462.5 | 356.47 |
| 2023-12-09 | Warrior Classic | Wraps | 177.5 | 110 | 200 | 487.5 | 375.74 |
| 2024-03-09 | Black Hawk Bar Benders | Wraps | 185 | 120 | 215 | 520 | 375.31 |
| 2024-08-08 | WPC and AWPC Nationals | Wraps | 180 | 117.5 | 215 | 512.5 | 401.56 |
| 2025-06-13 | Nationals | Wraps | 220 | 135 | 240 | 595 | 439.42 |
| 2025-11-04 | World Championships | Wraps | 220 | 130 | 242.5 | 592.5 | 435.78 |
vs Wraps · 75 kg class · junior · South Africa · drug-tested + not tested
vs Wraps · 75 kg class · junior · drug-tested + not tested