Jesus Olivares Explained

Jesus Olivares
Birth Date:5 June 1998
Education:Permian High School
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)
Country: (2013–2021; 2022–present)
(2021)
Sport:Powerlifting
Event:120+ kg
Coach:Joseph Ferratti

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 four competitions.[2]

Powerlifting career

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

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 950 kilograms at Powerlifting America Raw Nationals in 2024.[8]

Personal records

Competition bests

Record lifts in competition

Records in training

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Instagram . 2024-03-07 . www.instagram.com.
  2. Web site: March 27, 2023 . Jesus Olivares . 2023-03-27 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: GOODLIFT Lifters Profile . 2023-04-02 . goodlift.info.
  4. Web site: Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Sets New Deadlift & Total IPF World Records At 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships . March 26, 2023. Vedad . Tabakovic . Fitness Volt. en-US. 2023-03-27.
  5. Web site: Powerlifting Rankings . 2023-04-02 . www.openpowerlifting.org.
  6. Web site: Dickson . Jake . 2024-02-12 . Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Sets IPF Raw Squat World Record of 478 Kilograms at 2024 Sheffield . 2024-02-16 . BarBend . en-US.
  7. News: Staff Report . 2023-03-20 . World champion powerlifter Jesus Olivares' road to greatness starts with family - Permian Proud . en-US . Permian Proud . 2023-11-17.
  8. Web site: 2024-03-19 . 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals Results BarBend . 2024-07-29 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Gutman . Andrew . 2020-12-15 . Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Sets Unofficial Junior World Record Total of 1,055.5 Kilograms (2,326.9 Pounds) . 2023-04-02 . BarBend . en-US.
  10. Web site: Lifting Database . 2023-04-02 . usapl.liftingdatabase.com.
  11. Web site: 2023-10-16 . Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Smashes 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Bench Press PR In Training . 2023-11-17 . Fitness Volt . en-US.
  12. Web site: Instagram . 2024-01-18 . www.instagram.com.