Powerlifter Clara Peyraud (69KG) Deadlifts 230.5-kg (508.2-lb) For an Unofficial Junior IPF World Record – Fitness Volt
Despite still being a Junior athlete due to her age of 21-years-old, Clara Peyraud has already established herself in the Open category among some much older and more experienced powerlifters. Moreover, Clara has made a giant step forward in her career the past weekend, having found success at the 2023 FFForce French Nationals, which took place from September 20-24. She took part in the 69-kilogram weight class, ultimately managing to claim the title and even Unofficially breaking one IPF Junior World Record. This incredible feat of strength came in the deadlift event, where Clara pulled 230.5 kilograms (508.2 pounds).
Clara Peyraud had a very rocky start to the competition, more so in the bench press event, but everything changed when she came out to perform the deadlifts. This was clear from the ease with which Clara locked out her first pull of 212.5 kilograms (468.5 pounds). So, she quickly loaded 10 kilograms (22 pounds) more on her second attempt, crushed it once again, and set her sights on the third and final one.
Clara Peyraud came out for her third attempt with some chalk on her hands and got into a sumo stance after a few deep breaths. She then grabbed the barbell with a hook grip and started pulling 230.5 kilograms (508.2 pounds) with nothing but a lifting belt to aid her. Displaying no struggle throughout the lift, Clara was aware that this was a great lift. So, her celebration started even before she fully locked it out.
Obviously, being as dominant as she is, Clara Peyraud also holds the official IPF Junior World Record Deadlift. It currently stands at 227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds), which is exactly 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) lighter than her recent pull at the 2023 FFForce French Nationals.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Amélie Mierger (+84KG) Locks Out a 165-kg (363.8-lb) Raw Bench Press Unofficial IPF World Record
Clara Peyraud’s Full Performance
Although it came out to be very successful, Clara Peyraud’s performance was far from what she envisioned prior to the competition. She missed three of her nine attempts overall. One of them was the third squat attempt, which would have been a new competition PR for her.
On the other hand, she missed her first two bench press attempts. So it was a necessity for her to successfully complete her third one in order to avoid disqualification. Clara prevailed under pressure and then went on to unofficially break the IPF Junior World Record Deadlift.
Despite all of the struggles she encountered during the 2023 FFForce French Nationals, Clara Peyraud still won the title by a convincing margin. Her Total of 528 kilograms (1,164 pounds) was 35.5 kilograms (78.3 pounds) heavier than the Total of Le Bras Pauline, who finished in second place.
Squat
175 kilograms (385.8 pounds)
182.5 kilograms (402.3 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 187.5 kilograms (413.4 pounds)
Bench Press
Unsuccessful — 115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)
Deadlift
212.5 kilograms (468.5 pounds)
222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
230.5 kilograms (508.2 pounds) — U69KG Unofficial IPF Junior World Record & French Open Record
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
1091.3
505.9
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.5
Squat
347.2
363.8
374.8
374.8
Bench
231.5
242.5
-253.5
242.5
Deadlift
457.5
-474
474
474
GLP
102.8
3
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Juniors
986.6
459.26
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
150.4
Squat
308.6
319.7
-325.2
319.7
Bench
209.4
220.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
429.9
-446.4
446.4
446.4
GLP
93.32
3
FFForce
2020-02-01
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave LAURAF
Jeunes
440.9
202.74
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave LAURAF
Division
Jeunes
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Weight
153.7
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
440.9
440.9
1
FFForce
2020-01-11
Challenge dHiver DC BP LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
215
98.72
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver DC BP LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
154
Bench
203.9
215
-226
215
GLP
77.33
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Sub-Juniors
1008.6
462.65
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
154.3
Squat
308.6
325.2
336.2
336.2
Bench
203.9
220.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
420
443.1
451.9
451.9
GLP
94.04
2
EPF
2019-08-07
European Classic Bench Press Championships
Sub-Juniors
203.9
92.68
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
European Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.9
Bench
192.9
203.9
-215
203.9
GLP
72.8
1
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sub-Juniors
920.4
420.86
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
155.2
Squat
297.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
Bench
187.4
198.4
-209.4
198.4
Deadlift
402.3
-418.9
-424.4
402.3
GLP
85.55
1
FFForce
2019-06-01
Championnats de France Développé Couché
Sub-Juniors
203.9
92.94
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Développé Couché
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.1
Bench
176.4
192.9
203.9
203.9
GLP
72.94
1
FFForce
2019-04-06
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Cadets Sub-Juniors
Sub-Juniors
903.9
417.96
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Cadets Sub-Juniors
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
152.1
Squat
286.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
Bench
176.4
187.4
198.4
198.4
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-418.9
396.8
GLP
84.93
1
FFForce
2018-12-15
Régional DC BP LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
187.4
87.31
Location
France
Competition
Régional DC BP LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
150.1
Bench
159.8
170.9
187.4
187.4
GLP
68.18
1
FFForce
2018-11-10
Départemental FA PL LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
766.1
356.94
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
150.1
Squat
231.5
253.5
264.6
264.6
Bench
165.3
170.9
-176.4
170.9
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
330.7
330.7
GLP
72.53
1
FFForce
2018-10-20
Premier Pas DC BP LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
181.9
84.18
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas DC BP LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
151.9
Bench
154.3
176.4
181.9
181.9
GLP
65.83
1
FFForce
2018-10-13
Premier Pas FA PL LAURAF
Sub-Juniors
771.6
361.8
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL LAURAF
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
16
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
148.5
Squat
220.5
242.5
253.5
253.5
Bench
154.3
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
73.51
1
FFForce
2018-03-31
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Cadets
Cadet
672.4
331.82
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Cadets
Division
Cadet
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
136.3
Squat
209.4
-231.5
209.4
Bench
143.3
-154.3
143.3
Deadlift
319.7
-330.7
319.7
GLP
67.55
1
FFForce
2018-01-13
Challenge dHiver FA PL LAURAF
Cadet
628.3
308.32
Location
France
Competition
Challenge dHiver FA PL LAURAF
Division
Cadet
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
137.6
Squat
176.4
198.4
198.4
Bench
121.3
143.3
143.3
Deadlift
264.6
286.6
286.6
GLP
62.74
1
FFForce
2017-11-04
Départemental FA PL LAURAF
Cadet
551.2
272.61
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL LAURAF
Division
Cadet
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
135.8
Squat
132.3
154.3
154.3
Bench
110.2
132.3
132.3
Deadlift
242.5
264.6
264.6
GLP
55.51
1
FFForce
2017-10-07
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Cadet
479.5
239.46
Location
France
Competition
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP LAURAF
Division
Cadet
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
138.9
Weight
133.7
Squat
132.3
132.3
Bench
110.2
126.8
126.8
Deadlift
220.5
220.5
GLP
48.79
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Clara Peyraud has now logged in her 27th sanctioned powerlifting appearance and her 20th victory. In addition, she now has two French National titles in the Open age class, along with a few more in the Junior and Sub-Junior divisions. However, the key takeaway from her recent performance is undoubtedly the deadlift, as she is quickly improving and looks to become the World’s best deadlifter in the 69-kilogram weight class.