It is the primary World File efficiency from the younger energy athlete.
The 2023 Worldwide Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior and Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships are going down in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from Aug. 24 to Sept. 3. The worldwide competitors is a showcase of younger expertise — Sub-Junior athletes are underneath 18 years of age, whereas the Junior division solely consists of athletes from 19 to 23 years previous.
One of many sport’s most up-to-date World Information occurred when Italian teen powerlifter Elisa Misiano set a Sub-Junior World File as she squatted 138.5 kilograms (305.3 kilos) within the 52-kilogram weight class.
Misiano stepped away from the squat rack with the barbell on her shoulders and a spotter instantly behind her. There have been additionally spotters on both sides of her as she carried out the try. She wore a singlet, weight belt, and knee sleeves for the try — all thought of to be uncooked lifting.
As soon as her toes have been set and she or he acquired the command from the decide, Misiano descended into the underside place. She instantly reversed her motion and got here up with the load. Her knees got here in very barely, however she appeared to don’t have any hassle standing tall with the barbell to lockout. She then calmly re-racked the barbell. As the gang applauded her effort, the judges gave her three white lights for her profitable efficiency.
That is Misiano’s first World File in any carry. Misiano’s efficiency beats the earlier document by one-half of 1 kilogram. Russia’s Elizaveta Nikitina squatted 138 kilograms (304.2 kilos) on the 2019 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Traditional Championships.
In accordance with Open Powerlifting, Misiano’s carry beats her private greatest competitors squat by six kilograms (13.2 kilos). Her earlier greatest was 132.5 kilograms (292.1 kilos), which she carried out on the 2023 Italian Powerlifting Federation (FIPL) Junior and Sub-Junior Nationals meet.
Elisa Misiano (52KG) | 2023 IPF World Traditional Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships High Stats
- Squat — 138.5 kilograms (305.3 kilos) | Sub-Junior World File
- Bench Press — 72.5 kilograms (159.8 kilos) | Private File in Competitors
- Deadlift — 127.5 kilograms (281.1 kilos) | Private File in Competitors
- Complete — 338.5 kilograms (742.3 kilos) | Private File in Competitors
Misiano weighed in at 49.64 kilograms (109.4 kilos), nicely underneath the 52-kilogram (114-pound) weight class restrict, making her the lightest athlete in her class. Notably, Misiano was unsuccessful in her opening squat, failing to lockout 135 kilograms (297.6 kilos). She rallied to finish the 135-kilo carry on her second try and secured the World File together with her remaining squat. Misiano positioned second within the general competitors, behind Jessica Haggerty’s 352.5-kilogram (777.1-pound) whole.
The 2023 IPF World Traditional is just Misiano’s second full meet at both the nationwide or worldwide degree. She most just lately competed within the bench press-only FIPL Nationwide Bertoletti Cup in July 2023. With a World File to her credit score already, she exhibits plenty of potential to someday turn into a serious participant in ladies’s powerlifting.
There isn’t any official phrase on when Misiano expects to compete once more. The 2023 World Junior and Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships are scheduled to conclude on Sept. 3, 2023. Livestreams of the meets may be discovered on the IPF YouTube channel.
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