Based on his recent ledger, Iranian strongman Peiman Maheripourehir could soon see himself broaching that mark. On July 19, 2022, Maheripourehir shared a clip from his Instagram page where he captured a massive 452-kilogram (996-pound) deadlift double. The athlete wore a lifting belt and utilized lifting straps for his training feat. Check it out below: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maheripourehir has competed in elite strongman competitions like the World’s Strongest Man (WSM). However, of late, he appears to have centered on improving his deadlift. His casual success with this 996-pound deadlift double aligns well with previous pulling achievements. 

Maheripourehir successfully deadlifted a monstrous 492 kilograms (1084.7 pounds) during a March 2021 training session. At the time, it was the third heaviest deadlift ever caught on camera. Only 2017 WSM champion Eddie Hall (500 kilograms/1,102.3 pounds) and Björnsson (501 kilograms/1,104.5 pounds) had pulled heavier.

Since Maheripourehir’s 492-kilogram (1084.7-pound) deadlift, powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki lifted 502.5 kilograms (1,107 pounds) — the heaviest deadlift ever. However, Wierzbicki’s lift was performed in a sumo stance rather than a conventional stance. The former stance is not legal in strongman competition.

Maheripourehir is prepping for the 2022 World Deadlift Championships (WDC), a part of the 2022 Giants Live World Open, occurring on Aug. 6, 2022, at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. It will be the Iranian strongman’s first appearance at the contest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Big Gap

Of the confirmed 10 athletes on the 2022 WDC roster, Maheripourehir has the biggest deadlift by a comfortable margin aside from perhaps Ivan Makarov, who deadlifted 475 kilograms (1,047 pounds) to win the 2021 edition. That means Maheripourehir’s top filmed deadlift is 17 kilograms (37.5 pounds) more than the next best athlete in this year’s edition of the WDC.

At the time of this writing, here is the confirmed roster for the 2022 World Deadlift Championships:

2022 World Deadlift Championships Roster

• Ivan Makarov (Russia) — Reigning WDC Champion
• Evan Singleton (United States)
• Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)
• Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
• Gabriel Peña (Mexico)
• Rauno Heinla (Estonia)
• Gavin Bilton (United Kingdom)
• Asko Karu (Estonia)
• Pavlo Nakonechnyy (Ukraine)
• Peiman Maheripourehir (Iran)
• Pa O’Dwyer (Ireland)
• Wild card — Announced at a later date

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If Maheripourehir stays true to his impressive track record in the gym, his first appearance at the WDC might be a memorable performance for all comers. If all goes well, he may break the deadlift World Record and put himself in an exclusive and esteemed strength sports club.

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Maheripourehir was last a fixture of the event during the 2018 WSM, and this year was to mark his return to the competition. According to an approximate translation of a since-removed story on Maheripourehir’s Instagram, he withdrew because of issues with his visa.

 

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With Maheripourehir’s withdrawal, the 2022 WSM has now seen three separate dropouts in as many weeks. Mateusz Kieliszkowski stepped down in early April 2022, citing a leg ailment, while later that month, Rauno Heinla dealt with undisclosed complications following a staggering Silver Dollar deadlift.

As for Maheripourehir, his best-ever finish was a third-place result in the group heat during the 2017 WSM. The Iranian athlete had since grown increasingly stronger, notching a 492-kilogram (1,084-pound) deadlift in March 2021 — putting him on the verge of the highly exclusive 500-kilogram (1,102.3-pound) deadlift club. Alas, he’ll have to wait at least another year before putting some of his new power on display in a WSM again.

Strongman Manuel Angulo will take Maheripourehir’s place on the 2022 WSM roster. It will be the WSM debut for the 45-year-old Chilean athlete.

Here is the updated 2022 WSM lineup with Maheripourehir’s withdrawal:

2022 WSM Roster, Updated

1. Tom Stoltman (United Kingdom) — Reigning WSM Champion
2. Brian Shaw (United States) — 2021 WSM 2nd place
3. Maxime Boudreault (Canada) — 2021 WSM 3rd place
4. Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
5. Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine)
6. Rob Kearney (United States)
7. Gabriel Peña (Mexico)
8. Kelvin de Ruiter (Netherlands)
9. Kim Ujarak (Greenland)
10. Mark Felix (United Kingdom)
11. Pa O’Dwyer (Ireland)
12. Shane Flowers (United Kingdom)
13. Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf (Australia)
14. Bobby Thompson (United States)
15. Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia)
16. Adam Bishop (United Kingdom)
17. Evan Singleton (United States)
18. Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted (Iceland)
19. Konstantine Janashia (Georgia)
20. Charles “Trey” Mitchell (United States)
21. Mika Törrö (Finland)
22. Manuel Angulo (Chile)
23. Luke Stoltman (United Kingdom)
24. Bobby Thompson (United States)
25. Kevin Faires (United States)
26. Nedžmin Ambešković (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
27. Gabriel Rheaume (Canada)
28. Martins Licis (United States)
29. Gavin Bilton (United Kingdom)
30. Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)

 

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A Tall Task

While he might not be the biggest name on paper, Angulo will enter the 2022 WSM with high hopes. He most recently featured in an international competition during the 2021 Official Strongman Games while competing in the Master’s Men Over 40 division. Angulo missed the cut for that event’s finals, while the legendary Žydrūnas “Big Z” Savickas was the eventual winner.

In his WSM debut, Angulo faces tall odds amidst a stacked field. Some of the more notable names include defending champion Tom Stoltman, 2020 victor Oleksii Novikov, 2019 champ Martin Licis, and four-time winner Brian Shaw. An underdog like Trey Mitchell could also surprise the top contenders. All that said, it’s undoubtedly an excellent development for Angulo, who will assuredly try to make some noise.

The 2022 World’s Strongest Man will take place on May 24-29, 2022, in Sacramento, CA.

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