Lifter profile
Bruce Thomas
22 meets from 1984 to 2025
Top 12.3 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Bruce Thomas competed in 22 powerlifting meets between 1984 and 2025, with USAPL, WDFPF, USPA, and 4 more. The best total, 702.5 kg (single-ply, -105 kg), was set in May 2008 at Masters Nationals, 217.16 kg more than at the first full-power meet in December 1984. With 437.86 DOTS, Bruce Thomas ranks #31,019 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 12.3% of ranked men worldwide.
275kg
May 4, 2009 · USAPL
162.5kg
May 4, 2009 · USAPL
285.5kg
Jun 28, 2013 · WDFPF
702.5kg
Single-ply · -105 kg
437.86
Career-best score
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Meet history
22 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | Tested Kentucky State ChampionshipsUSPA · Single-ply · Masters 60-64 | 100 kg94.6 | 180202.5232.5 | 115·· | 227.5242.5· | 560 | 353.43 | 1 |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Drug Tested National ChampionshipsUSPA · Raw · Deadlift only · Masters 60-64 | 100 kg96 | — | — | 227.5245267.5 | 245 | 153.57 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2022 | Drug Tested Terror Haute ShowdownUSPA · Raw · Masters 55-59 | 100 kg97.2 | 155175· | 102.5115125 | 182.5227.5· | 527.5 | 328.79 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Single Event NationalsADFPF · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-EM4 | 100 kg97.4 | — | — | 230255272.5 | 255 | 158.79 | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2018 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-M4 | 110 kg102.3 | — | — | 260277.5290 | 277.5 | 169.16 | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2018 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Squat only · M-M4 | 110 kg102 | 225245258 | — | — | 245 | 149.53 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2017 | World Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Raw · M-M3 | 100 kg97.4 | — | — | — | 595 | 370.51 | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2015 | Illinois RegionalNASA · Single-ply · m2 | 100 kg98.43 | — | — | — | 637.5 | 395.12 | 1 |
| Jun 28, 2013 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Raw · Deadlift only · M-M3 | 100 kg98 | — | — | 265280285.5 | 285.5 | 177.30 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Raw · Deadlift only · M-M2 | 100 kg97.5 | — | — | 260275282.5 | 282.5 | 175.84 | 1 |
| May 4, 2009 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1b | 100 kg97.6 | 250275282.5 | 150162.5170 | 265280280 | 702.5 | 437.05 | 2 |
| Nov 22, 2008 | World Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Raw · M-M2 | 100 kg97.1 | — | — | — | 662.5 | 413.12 | 5 |
| May 2, 2008 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 100 kg97.2 | 242.5272.5· | 145155165 | 242.5275280 | 702.5 | 437.86 | 3 |
| May 5, 2006 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 100 kg94.2 | 237.5237.5260 | 125147.5160 | 235255267.5 | 662.5 | 418.95 | 4 |
| Dec 3, 2005 | Bluegrass OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 306.17 | 188.45 | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Deadlift NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-O | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 260 | 160.03 | 3 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Deadlift NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-M1a | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 260 | 168.12 | 2 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | Deadlift NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-O | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 260 | 168.12 | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Derby ClassicUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 644.1 | 396.45 | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2004 | Derby ClassicUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 644.1 | 396.45 | 1 |
| Oct 4, 2003 | Deadlift NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-M1a | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 240 | 155.18 | 1 |
| Oct 4, 2003 | Deadlift NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-O | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 240 | 155.18 | 2 |
| May 2, 2003 | Masters National Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 90 kg89.5 | 230255265 | 137.5145150 | 230250260 | 660 | 427.96 | 4 |
| Apr 19, 2003 | 3rd Annual David Martin MemorialUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 194.59 | 119.77 | 1 |
| Apr 6, 2002 | IL State & Great Rivers OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-SM | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 646.37 | 397.85 | 1 |
| Apr 6, 2002 | IL State & Great Rivers OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 646.37 | 397.85 | 2 |
| Jun 1, 1985 | West Penn Iron Men OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 560.19 | 344.81 | 3 |
| Dec 8, 1984 | Semi Final Prison MeetSCI · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 485.34 | 298.73 | 5 |
- Tested Kentucky State Championships1
Dec 7, 2025 · USPA · Single-ply
SQ202.5
BP115
DL242.5
Total560
- Drug Tested National Championships1
Jul 10, 2023 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL245
Total245
- Drug Tested Terror Haute Showdown1
Oct 23, 2022 · USPA · Raw
SQ175
BP125
DL227.5
Total527.5
- Single Event Nationals1
Apr 17, 2021 · ADFPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL255
Total255
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 7, 2018 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL277.5
Total277.5
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 7, 2018 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ245
BP—
DL—
Total245
- World Powerlifting Championships1
Nov 3, 2017 · WDFPF · Raw
SQ215
BP137.5
DL242.5
Total595
- Illinois Regional1
Dec 19, 2015 · NASA · Single-ply
SQ235
BP147.5
DL255
Total637.5
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 28, 2013 · WDFPF · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL285.5
Total285.5
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 24, 2011 · WDFPF · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL282.5
Total282.5
- Masters Nationals2
May 4, 2009 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ275
BP162.5
DL265
Total702.5
- World Powerlifting Championships5
Nov 22, 2008 · WDFPF · Raw
SQ242.5
BP147.5
DL272.5
Total662.5
- Masters Nationals3
May 2, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ272.5
BP155
DL275
Total702.5
- Masters Nationals4
May 5, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ260
BP147.5
DL255
Total662.5
- Bluegrass Open2
Dec 3, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ102.06
BP102.06
DL102.06
Total306.17
- Deadlift Nationals3
Sep 19, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL260
Total260
- Deadlift Nationals2
Sep 19, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL260
Total260
- Deadlift Nationals1
Sep 19, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL260
Total260
- Derby Classic1
Apr 24, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ231.33
BP147.42
DL265.35
Total644.1
- Derby Classic1
Apr 24, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ231.33
BP147.42
DL265.35
Total644.1
- Deadlift Nationals1
Oct 4, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL240
Total240
- Deadlift Nationals2
Oct 4, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL240
Total240
- Masters National Powerlifting Championships4
May 2, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ255
BP145
DL260
Total660
- 3rd Annual David Martin Memorial1
Apr 19, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ64.86
BP64.86
DL64.86
Total194.59
- IL State & Great Rivers Open1
Apr 6, 2002 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ256.28
BP136.08
DL254.01
Total646.37
- IL State & Great Rivers Open2
Apr 6, 2002 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ256.28
BP136.08
DL254.01
Total646.37
- West Penn Iron Men Open3
Jun 1, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ226.8
BP120.2
DL213.19
Total560.19
- Semi Final Prison Meet5
Dec 8, 1984 · SCI · Single-ply
SQ172.37
BP108.86
DL204.12
Total485.34
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
- Jason St. ClairUSA · 4 meets together765.5kg473.88 DOTS
- Roland GongaradSwitzerland · 3 meets together730kg443.20 DOTS
- John HareUSA · 2 meets together907.18kg558.38 DOTS
- Konstantin BerdinskikhRussia · 2 meets together—
- Pierre VallaisFrance · 2 meets together—
- Ramon GysinSwitzerland · 2 meets together736.5kg453.92 DOTS
- Austin HickeyIreland · 2 meets together733.5kg453.06 DOTS
- Derek Wallace #1USA · 2 meets together764.3kg475.14 DOTS
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