Chapon’s bench press IPF World Record surpasses Nataliya Cheremenko’s previous mark of 99 kilograms (218.2 pounds). Cheremenko achieved that milestone at the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Powerlifting Championships in November 2022. Chapon has now officially eclipsed her peer by half a kilogram (1.1 pounds). Thanks in part to her bench press record in the raw 47-kilogram class, Chapon successfully scored her third consecutive IPF World title (2021-2023) and an iconic “three-peat” in the same category. The 2023 IPF Worlds are taking place on June 11-18, 2023, in Valletta, Malta.

At just 21 years old, French powerlifter Tiffany Chapon might already be one of the biggest names in powerlifting. Beyond her IPF World titles, the powerlifter holds various World Records outside of her bench press to offer credence to that elite standing as a competitor.

Per the official IPF database, Chapon currently owns the 47-kilogram division’s IPF raw squat World Record (161 kilograms/354.9 pounds), the IPF raw bench press World Record (99.5 kilograms/219.3 pounds), and the IPF raw total World Record (428.5 kilograms/944.6 pounds). Chapon is just missing out on the IPF raw deadlift World Record in the 47-kilogram class due to the elite pulling power of her friendly rival, Heather Connor.

Here’s an overview of the top stats from Chapon’s latest marvelous performance on a sanctioned lifting platform:

Tiffany Chapon (47KG) | 2023 IPF Worlds Top Raw Stats

• Squat — 157.5 kilograms (347.2 pounds)
• Bench Press — 99.5 kilograms (219.3 pounds) | IPF Raw World Record
• Deadlift — 167.5 kilograms (369.3 pounds)
• Total — 424.5 kilograms (935.9 pounds)

The 2023 IPF Worlds are Chapon’s first victory of the 2023 competitive season after the athlete finished in seventh place in the 47-kilogram category at the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in late March.

At this point, even if Chapon has reached one of powerlifting’s pinnacles, there still seems to be so much to achieve. The French star might be an elite talent with the requisite youth and prowess to eventually turn in an all-time strength career.

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For the second consecutive year, Chapon has won the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Powerlifting Championships. As the athlete has done in most of her competitive appearances dating back to September 2020, Chapon’s first-place performance saw her feature in the 47-kilogram weight class as a raw and Open competitor. This year’s contest takes place in Skierniewice, Poland, and runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 4, 2022.

Here’s an overview of Chapon’s performance at the 2022 European Championships, with her top stats on each of her best lifts:

Tiffany Chapon | Top Stats 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships

• Squat — 150 kilograms (330.7 pounds)
• Bench Press — 95 kilograms (209.4 pounds)
• Deadlift — 162.5 kilograms (358.3 pounds)
• Total — 407.5 kilograms (898.4 pounds)

While she didn’t notch any records, taking home another European title in her weight class could be a sign of the consistent excellency Chapon has established throughout her career. According to Open Powerlifting — in a competitive strength journey that began in September 2020 at the 2020 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) Silent Worker Meet — Chapon has now won nine of 12 career contests. That sterling resume not only includes her two consecutive European titles (2021-2022) but also back-to-back victories in the annual International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships (2021-2022).

That 2022 IPF display might be the current tentpole moment of Chapon’s life on sanctioned lifting platforms. At the contest in Sun City, South Africa, the French athlete broke three separate IPF World Records in the 47-kilogram division on the squat (160.5 kilograms/353.9 pounds), bench press (96 kilograms/211.6 pounds), and total (426.5 Kilograms/940.4 pounds). Note: Per the official IPF database, Chapon’s bench press mark has since been surpassed by Ukraine’s Nataliia Cheremenko (99 kilograms/218.2 pounds) at the 2022 European Championships.

Results like this should probably have been no surprise for Chapon. A handful of training occasions in spring 2022 saw the athlete unofficially surpass various IPF World Records multiple times. In this case, practice made (almost) perfect for a simultaneous European and World champion.

With the holiday season around the corner, it seems likely Chapon may finally take time to sit back and ruminate on the successful 2022 that was. Though when the calendar finally shifts to 2023, it may only be fair to expect more coming fireworks from this powerlifting dynamo.

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On August 29, 2022, Connor shared an Instagram clip of herself completing a 152.5-kilogram (336-pound) raw back squat during a training session. The feat is a personal record (PR) for Connor, and it also eclipses her all-time competition best by 9.4 kilograms (20.8 pounds). Connor previously notched her competition best back squat of 143 kilograms (315.2 pounds) at the 2021 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals. 

Connor wore a lifting belt, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves while achieving her new squat PR. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Connor’s strides with her squat are a part of her overall preparation for the upcoming 2022 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) Girl Power in France. The competition will take place on October 15, while its precise location is still unclear at the time of this writing. The contest will mark Connor’s debut in a sanctioned French lifting setting.

The athlete has competed on an international lifting platform before. Connor is a two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion in the 47-kilogram weight class (2018-2019). Her most recent appearance at the IPF Worlds earlier this summer saw the American athlete score a new deadlift IPF World Record of 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds). That staggering pull helped Connor to an eventual second-place finish behind the victor, Tiffany Chapon. 

Here’s an overview of Connor’s all-time raw competition bests:

Heather Connor (47KG) | All-Time Raw Competition Bests

• Squat (Raw) — 143 kilograms (315.2 pounds)
• Bench Press (Raw) — 75 kilograms (165.3 pounds)
• Deadlift (Raw) — 192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds) | American Record 
• Total (Raw) — 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At the time of this article’s publication, Chapon has not made a public allusion to competing in the 2022 FFForce Girl Power against Connor. After falling short to Chapon at the 2022 IPF Worlds in South Africa, Connor seemed disappointed at her performance while giving credit to her peer.  

“Not my best, certainly not my worst, but today is what I had in me,” Connor wrote in a reflective June 6 Instagram post. “The stronger lifter [Chapon] won today, and I’m perfectly okay with that.”

A win at the Girl Power contest, regardless of whether Chapon participates, would undoubtedly be a quality way for Connor to bounce back from her finish in South Africa. In the event there is a confirmation, Connor and Chapon could start making for a fascinating, back-and-forth rivalry in the 47-kilogram weight class in the coming years. 

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Here’s a complete rundown of Chapon’s stats from her successful title defense:

Tiffany Chapon (47KG) | 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships Stats

• Squat — 160.5 Kilograms (353.9 pounds) — IPF World Record
• Bench Press — 96 Kilograms (211.6 pounds) — IPF World Record
• Deadlift — 170 Kilograms (374.85 pounds)
• Total — 426.5 Kilograms (940.4 pounds) — IPF World Record

Chapon eclipsed her own previous World Record squat mark by 7.5 kilograms (16.4 pounds). She beat Hanna Rantala — the previous bench press World Record holder — by half a kilogram. Finally, her final total not only broke the record held by Chen Wei-Ling since 2015, but also beat second-place finisher, Heather Connor, by 29 kilograms (63.9 pounds). 

Here’s a full recap video of Chapon’s dominant performance, shared by her on Instagram:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapon’s Record Performance

Chapon actually broke and extended the squat World Record on both her first and second attempts. She went for 163.5 kilograms (360.4 pounds) on her third attempt to try and further extend her record but missed the rep. The French athlete has shown more strength in the recent past. During a May 2022 training session, Chapon managed to squat 166 kilograms (366 pounds).

On the bench press, Chapon broke the World Record with a press of 96 kilograms (211.6 pounds) on her second attempt. She ended up forgoing the third attempt so she could save energy for her deadlift. 

Finally, on the deadlift, Chapon successfully locked out a rep on each of her three attempts. Her final pull of 170 kilograms (374.8 pounds) gave her a second-place result to fellow 47-kilogram competitor Heather Connor — who deadlifted 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds) for a new IPF World Record. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Notably, Chapon’s final World Record total is 9.5 kilograms less than the 435 kilograms (959 pounds) she notched during a training session in mid-April 2022. Chapon still had a record-breaking day to remember, but more stellar achievements might be en route if her past hard work is any indication. 

The Future 

For most of spring 2022, Chapon appeared to be dead set on defending her 47-kilogram IPF World title. Her social media was filled with constant reminders of this competition being on the near horizon and how thrilled she was to get a chance to compete.

Now that Chapon has successfully repeated as champion, it’d be more than appropriate if she wanted to rest and take a well-earned break. Judging by the sample size of her work ethic and her pure power, it likely won’t be long before she gets a loaded barbell into her hands again. 

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It’s worth noting that while pushing her squat, the main person Chapon continues to outdo is herself. Chapon’s new high squat mark exceeds her own current IPF World Record of 153 kilograms (337.3 pounds) from the 2021 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Powerlifting Championships by 13 kilograms (28.7 pounds). Even if this latest feat is an unofficial record — since it didn’t occur in a sanctioned competition — Chapon’s continued squat prowess remains quite impressive.

 

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This squat didn’t come without resistance for Chapon, who took a somewhat longer pause at the bottom before eventually powering through the rep.

“Some turbulence on the ascent, but, hey, we go with it.”

Nonetheless, it’s a figure that the French athlete is understandably proud of as she charges full steam ahead toward the summer.

The End of the Block

Thus far in 2022, Chapon has participated in just one official powerlifting meet — the 2022 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique in March. She came in first place in that competition, which continues a string of success with six victories in eight meets throughout her young career.

In addition to her IPF World Record squat, Chapon could likely transfer over some of her other recent training marks and turn them into records soon.

In mid-April 2022, Chapon captured a 100-kilogram (220.4-pound) bench press. If that press were to happen in an official meet, it would eclipse Hanna Rantala’s current 95.5-kilogram (210.5-pound) world record set at the 2017 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships by almost 10 pounds.

Chapon also logged a 435-kilogram total (959-pound) on that same day, which exceeds Chen Wei-Ling’s current world record total of 407.5 kilograms (897.3 pounds), from the 2015 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, by 27.5 kilograms.

Not by coincidence, Chapon’s recent training has been part of a buildup toward this year’s World Championships. A young champion, the French athlete (47KG) will defend her title from last year at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

If a social media account proliferated with constant reminders of the upcoming prestigious meet wasn’t evidence enough of her excitement, Chapon can point to each of her recent strength achievements.

She will look for another top-tier, first-place result and likely try to break more records during the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships on June 6-12, 2022, in Sun City, South Africa.

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On April 17, 2022, the French athlete exceeded a total raw world of 435 kilograms (959 pounds). In addition, Chapon locked out a 100-kilogram bench press — which eclipses Hanna Rantala’s 95.5-kilogram (210.5 pounds) world record set at the 2017 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. 

Both marks are unofficial because they occurred in training and not in competition. Check out each of Chapon’s lifts below, via her Instagram profile:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are each of Chapon’s stats from this productive training session. Note: Chapon didn’t state how much she weighed at during this session, but considering she’s nearing competition, one could assume she’s close to 47 kilograms. 

Tiffany Chapon — Training Stats | April 17, 2022

• Squat — 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
• Bench Press — 100 kilograms (220.4 pounds) | Unofficial World Record
• Deadlift — 170 kilograms (374.78 pounds) 
• Total — 435 kilograms (959 pounds) | Unofficial World Record

In addition to exceeding the current world record by 4.5 kilograms, Chapon has now improved upon her personal best bench press from the 2022 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique by 8.61 kilograms (19 pounds).

Meanwhile, with Chapon already in official possession of the squat and total IPF World Records, she’s free to continue stacking onto them. While her squat remained static from her last workout, it’s still higher than her world record mark of 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds) by 10.02 kilograms (22.1 pounds). As for Chapon’s total, it’s now a staggering 17 kilograms (37.5 pounds), better than her all-time recorded top total of 417.9 kilograms (921.5 pounds).

As for her deadlift, Chapon is still 22.5 kilograms shy of Heather Connor’s all-time world record of 192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds).

Real Hype

It might only be a matter of time before Chapon is a household powerlifting name — if she isn’t already.

As with any IPF meets, Chapon certainly hasn’t shied away from other powerlifting competitions organized by the Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) and European Powerlifting Federation (EPF). To date, the 20-year-old can boast a stellar six victories with two other podium finishes. 

Here are Chapon’s complete results thus far:

Tiffany Chapon — Career Results

• 2020 FFForce Silent Worker Meet — 1st overall
• 2021 FFForce Test Match Eleiko — 1st overall
• 2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet — 2nd overall
• 2021 FFForce Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique — 1st overall
• 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — 1st overall
• 2021 FFForce Girl Power — 2nd overall
• 2021 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships — 1st overall
• 2022 FFForce Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique — 1st overall

2022 IPF Worlds Await

Chapon’s upcoming goals aren’t ambiguous anymore. After sharing her recent marks in her Instagram post, she references the upcoming 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships on the horizon.

Now that Chapon has revealed her next competition, it seems it’s only a matter before all of her records become official. The 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships will take place on June 6-12 in Sun City, South Africa. 

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Chapon’s workout total includes another unofficial record — a staggering 165-kilogram squat (363.8 pounds). Check out Chapon’s entire training session below, courtesy of her Instagram page:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The marks Chapon notched during this workout look even better on paper. Here are her training numbers:

Tiffany Chapon — Training Numbers | April 4, 2022

• Squat — 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
• Bench Press — 95 kilograms (209.4 pounds)
• Deadlift — 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
• Total — 425 kilograms (937 pounds)

It’s worth noting that Chapon’s squat is over three times her recent competition body weight. The powerlifter did not disclose her weight during this workout. Nonetheless, each lift appears to be minimal trouble for Chapon — a potentially great sign for any upcoming competitions.

Notably, Chapon’s squat, bench press, and total marks from this session are all markedly better than her previous competition bests. She improved upon her squat by 10.02 kilograms (22.1 pounds), her bench press by 1.99 kilograms (4.38 pounds), and her total by seven kilograms (15.43 pounds), respectively.

A Promising Start

For someone who only began powerlifting professionally in September 2020, Chapon has wasted no time notching achievements. In eight sanctioned events in her career, the 20-year-old has captured six first-place finishes. 

The range of meets Chapon has participated in also has quality variety — from the Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) and European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). 

While competing in the 47-kilogram weight class, Chapon owns two official world records. The first is an all-time world record 155-kilogram squat (341.7 pounds), accomplished at the 2022 FFForce Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique. Her 418-kilogram (921.5 pounds) total from the same event is the current world record, too.

Here is Chapon’s complete competition resume to date:

Tiffany Chapon — Career Results

• 2020 FFForce Silent Worker Meet — 1st overall
• 2021 FFForce Test Match Eleiko — 1st overall
• 2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet — 2nd overall
• 2021 FFForce Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique — 1st overall
• 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — 1st overall
• 2021 FFForce Girl Power — 2nd overall
• 2021 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships — 1st overall
• 2022 FFForce Championnats de France Élite de Force Athlétique — 1st overall

What’s on Deck

Chapon might most excel with her squat, but it’s her bench press that may soon draw the attention of the powerlifting community. The current bench press all-time world record is 95.5 kilograms (210.5 pounds), set by Hanna Rantala during the 2017 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. Chapon’s latest bench press mark during training puts her half a kilogram away from breaking that record. 

It might only be a matter of time before Chapon announces her next competition. Whenever she does compete next, she might come out victorious and go home with a few records. 

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