Jesus Olivares (born June 5, 1998)[1] is an American powerlifter. He is the reigning world champion at the IPF Classic Powerlifting Championships in the 120+ kilogram weight class, winning three competitions.[2]
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| Born | June 5, 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Permian High School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 186.7 kg (412 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States (2013–2021; 2022–present) United States Virgin Islands (2021) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Powerlifting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | 120+ kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Joseph Ferratti | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Powerlifting career edit
In 2021, Olivares made his IPF debut. He competed in the open category despite being a junior (23-years-old). He broke four International Powerlifting Federation world junior records, squatting 427.5 kilograms, bench pressing 252.5 kilograms for a full power and bench press only junior record, and a totaled 1,045 kilograms for a junior record, and would win his first gold medal.[3]
On March 25, 2023, Olivares squatted 470 kg, bench pressed 272.5 kg, and deadlifted a world record 410 kg, for a total of 1,152.5 kg at the inaugural SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, setting the IPF world record for the highest raw total in sleeves and the highest raw total in sleeves in powerlifting history regardless of drug testing.[4][5]
On February 10, 2024, Olivares squatted 478 kg at the second annual SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, surpassing Ray Williams's IPF squat world record that had stood since 2017. On the bench press, Olivares failed his second and third attempt of 275 kg on the bench press with a final performance of 255 kg. On the deadlift, Olivares's first and third attempts were failed and only succeeded in a 380 kg deadlift. He would place 11th overall.[6]
Personal life edit
Olivares lives in Texas and has graduated from Permian High School.[7] His younger brother Pablo Olivares is also an active 120+ kg powerlifter, and has totaled 925 kilograms at USAPL Texas Strength Classic in 2023.[8]
Personal records edit
Competition bests edit
- Squat - 478 kg (1,054 lbs)
- Bench Press - 272.5 kg (601 lbs)
- Deadlift - 410 kg (904 lbs)
- Total - 1,152.5 kg (2,542 lbs)
Record lifts in competition edit
- Deadlift - 400 kg (881 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Junior National Record +120 kg - 12/12/2020[9]
- Total - 1,055 kg (2,325 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Junior National Record +120 kg - 12/12/2020[9]
- Bench Press - 250 kg (551 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Junior Full Power National Record +120 kg - 6/14/2021[10]
- Bench Press - 250 kg (551 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Junior Bench Press National Record +120 kg - 6/14/2021[10]
- Squat - 427.5 kg (942 lbs) - IPF Raw Junior World Record +120 kg - 9/23/2021
- Bench Press - 252.5 kg (556 lbs) - IPF Raw Junior Full Power World Record +120 kg - 9/23/2021
- Bench Press - 252.5 kg (556 lbs) - IPF Raw Junior Bench Press World Record +120 kg - 9/23/2021
- Total - 1,045 kg (2,303 lbs) - IPF Raw Junior World Record +120 kg - 9/23/2021
- Deadlift - 410 kg (904 lbs) - IPF Raw Open World Record +120 kg - 3/25/2023
- Total - 1,152.5 kg (2,542 lbs) - IPF Raw Open World Record +120 kg - 3/25/2023
- Squat - 478 kg (1,054 lbs) - IPF Raw Open World Record +120 kg - 02/10/2024
Records in training edit
References edit
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ "Jesus Olivares". Open Powerlifting. March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "GOODLIFT | Lifters | Profile". goodlift.info. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Tabakovic, Vedad (March 26, 2023). "Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Sets New Deadlift & Total IPF World Records At 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships". Fitness Volt. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ "Powerlifting Rankings". www.openpowerlifting.org. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ Dickson, Jake (February 12, 2024). "Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Sets IPF Raw Squat World Record of 478 Kilograms at 2024 Sheffield". BarBend. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Staff Report (March 20, 2023). "World champion powerlifter Jesus Olivares' road to greatness starts with family - Permian Proud". Permian Proud. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Zeglinski, Robert (May 18, 2023). "Pablo Olivares, Younger Brother of World-Record Holder Jesus Olivares, Squats 400-Kilogram (881.8-Pound) PR". Breaking Muscle. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Gutman, Andrew (December 15, 2020). "Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Sets Unofficial Junior World Record Total of 1,055.5 Kilograms (2,326.9 Pounds)". BarBend. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Lifting Database". usapl.liftingdatabase.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Smashes 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Bench Press PR In Training". Fitness Volt. October 16, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.