Tamara Walcott
Tamara Walcott (born 1983/1984) 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 291 kilograms (642 lb) (raw) during the Arnold Sports Festival in March 2022.[2][3][4]
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- ^ "Strongest Woman in the World Ever: Top 10". The Barbell. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ ""I will continue raising the bar": Tamara Walcott lifts record weight in competition". Guinness World Records. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "World-record powerlifter Tamara Walcott: 'What does 641lbs feel like? It feels light!'". the Guardian. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Walcott breaks own world record with 639-pound deadlift". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 12 August 2022.