Powerlifting: World Triumph in Lithuania (June 13-21) The main start of the year — the IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships 2026 — has ended in the city of Druskininkai (Lithuania).

Powerlifting: World Triumph in Lithuania (June 13-21)
The main start of the year — the IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships 2026 — has ended in the city of Druskininkai (Lithuania).

Initially, the tournament was planned to be held in the UAE, but was postponed for security reasons, which did not prevent the athletes from updating a number of world records:
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. Austin Perkins (USA) in the weight category up to 74 kg conquered the audience with a phenomenal deadlift weighing 344 kg, setting a new world record without using a belt.
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Ashton Ruska (USA) shocked the platform in squats, recording a historic world record — 393 kg.
Ziana Azaria (84 kg category) set a world record in the women's deadlift, lifting 270 kg.