Tamara Walcott Explained

Tamara Walcott (born December 4, 1983) is a powerlifter from the United States Virgin Islands. She started powerlifting in 2018. In August 2022, Guinness World Records credited her with setting a world record for lifting 737 kilograms (1620.4 lbs.) during the three compound lifts (squat, bench press, and deadlift) at the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation American Pro.[1] She also set a world record for the heaviest elephant bar deadlift by a woman for lifting (raw) during the Arnold Sports Festival in March 2022.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Strongest Woman in the World Ever: Top 10 . 2023-11-15 . The Barbell . en-US.
  2. Web site: “I will continue raising the bar”: Tamara Walcott lifts record weight in competition . Guinness World Records . 12 August 2022 . en-gb . 10 August 2022.
  3. News: World-record powerlifter Tamara Walcott: ‘What does 641lbs feel like? It feels light!’ . 12 August 2022 . the Guardian . 30 March 2022 . en.
  4. News: Walcott breaks own world record with 639-pound deadlift . 12 August 2022 . The Virgin Islands Daily News . en.

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