WE'RE BACK, AND ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE SHEFFIELD 2024 POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Launched in partnership with the International Powerlifting Federation, Sheffield showcases the stars of our sport in a high-profile event with the largest prize fund in powerlifting history.
POWERLIFTERS FROM ACROSS THE WORLD WILL TRAVEL TO THE UNITED KINGDOM, AS A ROSTER OF
12
MEN
12
WOMEN
BATTLE IT OUT FOR WORLD RECORDS AND THE TITLE OF CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Athletes will come together for a truly international competition, with spectators in attendance at Sheffield's historic city hall, minutes from SBD's headquarters and manufacturing base.
To automatically qualify for the event, athletes must compete at IPF Classic Worlds in June 2023, after which a select number will receive invitations to Sheffield 2024, and will have the opportunity to defend their place among the world’s best.
The inaugural Sheffield Powerlifting Championships saw athletes shatter 39 records, with 11 athletes breaking world record totals. Sheffield 2024 will see fierce competition and world records fall.
the largest prize fund in powerlifting history
£445,000
FIRST PLACE
per record broken
total maximum payout
THE ATHLETES
VIP EXPERIENCE
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Get the best seats in the house with the VIP Sheffield Experience.
Purchasers of tickets in the front stalls will get to enjoy the best views at Sheffield 2024, and as awards conclude will enjoy an exclusive meet and greet with competitors and special guests.
Don’t miss out.
Event Schedule
2PM
DOORS
OPEN
3:30PM
LIFTING
STARTS
1ST
BREAK
10 MINUTES
Duration
2ND
BREAK
10 MINUTES
Duration
7:30PM
AWARDS
CEREMONY
8:30PM
Post Show
Meet and Greet
QUALIFICATION
Athlete Eligibility
Competed in an IPF World or Regional Classic Powerlifting event.
Currently in good standing and not under suspension from the IPF.
No prior anti-doping offences warranting a ban of more than one year.
Athlete Selection
(Subject to meeting Athlete Eligibility)First Round
Athletes placing first overall at Sheffield 2023, subject to competing in an IPF World or Regional Classic Powerlifting event in 2023.
Second Round
2023 World Classic Open Powerlifting Champions, who total at least 95% of the classic open world record total for their division, reflecting IPF records as of June 10, 2023.
Third Round
Top performing athlete placing second in their division at the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships 2023, ranked according to the percentage of the open world record total for their division, conditional on totaling at least 95% of the classic open world record total for their division, reflecting IPF records as of June 10, 2023.
Fourth Round
Top performing athlete from each unrepresented IPF region in the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships 2023, ranked according to the percentage of the open world record total for their division, conditional on totaling at least 95% of the classic open world record total for their division, reflecting IPF records as of June 10, 2023.
If the fourth round selection results in a selection of greater than twelve athletes, then the top performing fourth round selections, ranked according to the percentage of the open world record total for their division, will be selected for the remaining slots.
Wild Cards
Remaining slots to be selected by SBD.
Scoring and Prize Allocation
Sheffield was created to showcase the stars of our sport and offer a platform to break records. The allocation of our prize fund supports this vision.
• Total prize fund: £445,000
• Potential maximum an individual athlete can win: £45,000
• World records on squat, bench, deadlift and total: £5,000
The overall title and placings will be determined by how each lifter performs, compared with the world record total in each lifter's class.
The total of each lifter at Sheffield will be taken as a percentage of the IPF classic open world record total in the lifter's weight class.
For example, if lifter A totals 550kg in the 63kg class, with a world record total of 548kg, they will receive a score of 100.4%. If lifter B totals 640kg in the 84kg class, with a world record total of 636.5kg, they will receive a score of 100.5%, and will be ranked higher than lifter A.
Totals at Sheffield will be ranked relative to the IPF classic open world records totals as of February 9, 2024.
Top 10 prize awards (for both the men’s and women’s competitions):
• 1st Place: £25,000
• 2nd Place: £12,500
• 3rd Place: £7,500
• 4th Place: £6,000
• 5th Place: £4,000
• 6th Place: £2,000
• 7th Place: £1,750
• 8th Place: £1,500
• 9th Place: £1,250
• 10th Place: £1,000