Ruth Welding

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Female · Born 1957 · United States of America

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Career highlights

Best total

397.5 kg

Single-ply · 67.5 kg · drug-tested · 2003

Best squat

160 kg

Single-ply · 75 kg · 1984

Best bench

82.5 kg

Single-ply · 70 kg · drug-tested · 1988

Best deadlift

167.5 kg

Single-ply · 67.5 kg · drug-tested · 2003

Best DOTS

416.76

Single-ply · 63 kg · drug-tested · 1991

Career summary

Ruth Welding's career best to date is 397.5 kg, set in 1984 at age 27. Their total grew 60 kg over 4.0 years between their first meet and that mark (~15.0 kg/year). 2.1-year gap in their competition record between 1991 and 1993. Career variance was 87% squat-driven.

Career-best meet: Women's Nationals · USPF

Progression

Equipment

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PR progression data
Date	Meet	Equipment	Squat (kg)	Bench (kg)	Deadlift (kg)	Total (kg)	DOTS
1980-01-26	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	117.5	67.5	152.5	337.5	328.72
1982-01-09	National YMCA Championships	Single-ply	130	72.5	162.5	365	371.6
1982-02-20	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	135	67.5	157.5	360	375.03
1983-01-29	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	152.5	70	167.5	390	393.42
1983-05-21	Women's National Natural Championships	Single-ply	155	72.5	167.5	395	400.73
1984-01-28	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	160	75	162.5	397.5	399.75
1988-04-23	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	147.5	82.5	160	390	394.39
2000-04-05	Pan-American Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	130	75	155	360	369.77
2001-09-22	National Bench Press Championships	Single-ply	—	80	—	—	82.8
2003-10-08	World Masters Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	150	80	167.5	397.5	415.41
2004-01-31	Women's National Championships	Single-ply	147.5	80	165	392.5	405.21
2005-02-05	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	142.5	77.5	160	380	399.34
2005-10-04	World Masters Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	140	75	157.5	372.5	388.94
2006-02-10	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	145	77.5	162.5	385	404.81
2006-10-02	World Masters Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	147.5	75	165	387.5	408.62
2007-02-16	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	142.5	77.5	165	385	407.86
2007-06-10	World Masters Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	142.5	75	160	377.5	404.06
2008-02-15	Women's National Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	147.5	75	160	382.5	405.96
2008-09-30	World Masters Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	145	75	160	380	401.08
2009-02-14	Women's Nationals	Single-ply	145	70	160	375	398.37
2009-09-28	World Masters Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	137.5	75	162.5	375	396.9

Competition history · 64 meets

World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2009-09-28 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
Czech Republic
Squat 137.5 kgBench 75 kgDead 162.5 kgTotal 375 kgDots 396.90
Women's Nationals
USAPL · 2009-02-14 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
FL, United States of America
Squat 145 kgBench 70 kgDead 160 kgTotal 375 kgDots 398.37
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2008-09-30 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
CA, United States of America
Squat 145 kgBench 75 kgDead 160 kgTotal 380 kgDots 401.08
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2008-02-15 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply5th place
TX, United States of America
Squat 147.5 kgBench 75 kgDead 160 kgTotal 382.5 kgDots 405.96
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2007-06-10 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
Czech Republic
Squat 142.5 kgBench 75 kgDead 160 kgTotal 377.5 kgDots 404.06
Women's Nationals
USAPL · 2007-02-16 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply6th place
LA, United States of America
Squat 142.5 kgBench 77.5 kgDead 165 kgTotal 385 kgDots 407.86
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2006-10-02 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
TX, United States of America
Squat 147.5 kgBench 75 kgDead 165 kgTotal 387.5 kgDots 408.62
Women's Nationals
USAPL · 2006-02-10 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
CO, United States of America
Squat 145 kgBench 77.5 kgDead 162.5 kgTotal 385 kgDots 404.81
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2005-10-04 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
South Africa
Squat 140 kgBench 75 kgDead 157.5 kgTotal 372.5 kgDots 388.94
Women's Nationals
USAPL · 2005-02-05 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
MO, United States of America
Squat 142.5 kgBench 77.5 kgDead 160 kgTotal 380 kgDots 399.34
Women's National Championships
USAPL · 2004-01-31 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
NE, United States of America
Squat 147.5 kgBench 80 kgDead 165 kgTotal 392.5 kgDots 405.21
Blacksmith Open Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
USAPL · 2003-12-06 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 392.31
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2003-10-08 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
SK, Canada
Squat 150 kgBench 80 kgDead 167.5 kgTotal 397.5 kgDots 415.41
Viking Open
USAPL · 2003-05-03 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 397.47
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2003-01-25 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
TX, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 402.63
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2002-10-08 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
Argentina
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 403.79
Viking Open
USAPL · 2002-05-19 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 407.80
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2002-02-09 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply5th place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 405.21
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2001-10-17 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
SK, Canada
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 396.42
National Bench Press Championships
USAPL · 2001-09-22 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
OH, United States of America
Squat —Bench 80 kgDead —Total —Dots 82.80
Viking Open
USAPL · 2001-05-20 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 400.05
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2001-01-20 · 75 kg classSingle-ply8th place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 395.62
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2000-10-17 · 67.5+ kg classSingle-ply6th place
Czech Republic
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 383.91
Pan-American Powerlifting Championships
NAPF · 2000-04-05 · 75 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
IL, United States of America
Squat 130 kgBench 75 kgDead 155 kgTotal 360 kgDots 369.77
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2000-01-29 · 75 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
TX, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 377.42
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 1999-10-19 · 67.5+ kg classSingle-ply4th place
South Africa
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 368.36
Viking Open
USAPL · 1999-05-15 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 367.68
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 1999-02-27 · 75 kg classSingle-ply5th place
NE, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 370.11
Viking Open
USAPL · 1998-05-16 · 75 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 384.72
Indiana State
USAPL · 1998-02-28 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 374.98
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 1998-01-24 · 75 kg classSingle-ply6th place
WA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 363.84
Women's National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 1997-04-26 · 70 kg classSingle-ply1st place
NE, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 395.65
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1996-04-20 · 70 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 394.39
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1995-05-06 · 70 kg classSingle-ply1st place
MO, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 396.92
Women's Nationals & Teenage Girls Nationals
ADFPA · 1994-05-07 · 70 kg classSingle-ply6th place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 384.28
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1993-05-01 · 80 kg classSingle-ply6th place
NY, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 362.77
Womens Nationals
ADFPA · 1991-04-06 · 63 kg classSingle-ply6th place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 416.76
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1990-04-07 · 70 kg classSingle-ply6th place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 379.22
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1989-04-22 · 70 kg classSingle-ply5th place
FL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 386.81
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1988-04-23 · 70 kg classSingle-ply4th place
IL, United States of America
Squat 147.5 kgBench 82.5 kgDead 160 kgTotal 390 kgDots 394.39
Womens Nationals
ADFPA · 1987-05-30 · 70 kg classSingle-ply4th place
AZ, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 389.33
Womens American Classic
ADFPA · 1985-10-27 · 70 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 346.35
Run Jane Run Meet & Indiana State Women's Meet
ADFPA · 1985-09-14 · 70 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 356.47
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1985-05-11 · 63 kg classSingle-ply6th place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 384.50
Purdue Valentines Day Open
ADFPA · 1985-02-16 · 63 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 387.19
Women's Open
ADFPA · 1984-12-09 · 63 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 392.56
Women's Open & Indiana Women's Championships
ADFPA · 1984-10-27 · 70 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 359.00
Women's Nationals
ADFPA · 1984-05-12 · 82.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 391.83
Qualifying Championship
ADFPA · 1984-04-07 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 399.33
Women's Nationals
USPF · 1984-01-28 · 75 kg classSingle-ply8th place
TX, United States of America
Squat 160 kgBench 75 kgDead 162.5 kgTotal 397.5 kgDots 399.75
Region 6 Women's Championships
USPF · 1983-12-04 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 382.29
American Women's PL Classic
USPF · 1983-09-24 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 379.85
Women's National Natural Championships
USPF · 1983-05-21 · 75 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
MA, United States of America
Squat 155 kgBench 72.5 kgDead 167.5 kgTotal 395 kgDots 400.73
Women's Nationals
USPF · 1983-01-29 · 75 kg classSingle-ply6th place
IL, United States of America
Squat 152.5 kgBench 70 kgDead 167.5 kgTotal 390 kgDots 393.42
Freedom Festival Open
USPF · 1982-07-03Single-ply4th place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —
Women's Nationals
USPF · 1982-02-20 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply5th place
AL, United States of America
Squat 135 kgBench 67.5 kgDead 157.5 kgTotal 360 kgDots 375.03
National YMCA Championships
USPF · 1982-01-09 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
OH, United States of America
Squat 130 kgBench 72.5 kgDead 162.5 kgTotal 365 kgDots 371.60
Women's Open PL Meet
USPF · 1981-11-01 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 345.76
Freedom Festival Open
USPF · 1981-06-27 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IN, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 387.15
Women's Nationals
USPF · 1981-02-07 · 75 kg classSingle-ply5th place
ID, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 362.81
Women's Open
USPF · 1980-11-22 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 336.02
Purdue Women PL Classic
USPF · 1980-09-21 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
ID, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 348.43
Women's World Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 1980-05-21 · 75 kg classSingle-plyG
MA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 323.85
Women's Nationals
USPF · 1980-01-26 · 75 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
CA, United States of America
Squat 117.5 kgBench 67.5 kgDead 152.5 kgTotal 337.5 kgDots 328.72