Results, Rankings and Records

Virtual Competitions

Results recorded in virtual weightlifting competitions are eligible for rankings and event qualification, but not records. This is to provide a meaningful competitive experience while maintaining the integrity of the British standards.

Competition Results

To view the latest results from recent competitions click here

Latest Rankings

British Weight Lifting rankings can be found here. Use the filters to select your year, category and discipline.

Weightlifting & Para Powerlifting Records

Please find the new British Standards below, please note these will come in to effect from the 11 July 2025.

British Weight lifting Records

Archived British Weight lifting Records

British Weight Lifting - Para Records

Further Para Records

*Achieved by any lifter in a BWL or international Para Powerlifting competition
**Achieved only by a lifter who is recognised as IPC eligible in a BWL or international Para
Powerlifting competition

Historic Bodyweight Weightlifting Records (Pre 2018)

Please contact competitions@britishweightlifting.org to request any records Pre 2018.

Records Broken at Tier 2 and 3 Events

When a record is broken at tier 2 or tier 3, it is the responsibility of the lifter/coach/host to contact BWL within 1 week of breaking the record, and the competition organiser must provide evidence of lifts achieved, confirmation of records being claimed plus the names of the 3 licenced referees. The evidence can be emailed to competitions@britishweightlifting.org.