Lifter profile
Gary Benford
69 meets from 1979 to 2025
Top 2.8 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Gary Benford competed in 69 powerlifting meets between 1979 and 2025, with USPF, APF, RPS, and 4 more. The best total, 771.11 kg (single-ply, -105 kg), was set in November 1984 at Ohio State University Meet, 174.64 kg more than at the first full-power meet in December 1979. With 498.60 DOTS, Gary Benford ranks #6,824 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 2.8% of ranked men worldwide.
325kg
May 2, 1998 · APF
217.72kg
Jun 2, 1990 · APF
275kg
May 17, 1986 · USPF
771.11kg
Single-ply · -105 kg
498.60
Career-best score
Meet progression
Valid full-power (SBD) results.
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Meet history
69 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | Ohio State MeetAPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_7_APF | 90 kg89.81 | — | — | — | 158.76 | 102.76 | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Western Ohio OpenIPA · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 70-74 | 90 kg89.81 | — | 154.22154.22154.22 | — | 154.22 | 99.83 | 1 |
| May 24, 2025 | Larry Pacifico ClassicRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 70-74 | 90 kg88.99 | — | — | — | 150 | 97.55 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | World ChampionshipWNPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · 70-74 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 158.76 | 102.65 | 1 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | LegionRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Amateur Masters 65-69 | 90 kg89.86 | — | 147.42154.22158.76 | — | 154.22 | 99.80 | 1 |
| Jul 28, 2024 | NationalsWNPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · 70-74 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 163.29 | 105.58 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | Ohio State MeetAPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_6_AAPF | 90 kg89.81 | — | — | — | 181.44 | 117.44 | 1 |
| Sep 10, 2022 | Ohio State MeetAPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_6_AAPF | 90 kg89.09 | — | — | — | 175 | 113.74 | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Strength SpectacularIPA · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 65-69 | 90 kg89.9 | — | — | — | 176.9 | 114.45 | 1 |
| Dec 14, 2019 | Buckeye BrawlIPA · Multi-ply · Bench only · Amateur Masters 60-64 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 183.7 | 118.78 | 1 |
| Aug 17, 2019 | Summer ThrowdownIPA · Multi-ply · Bench only · Amateur Masters 60-64 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 174.63 | 112.92 | 1 |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Lexen Dog DaysRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Amateur Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.36 | — | — | — | 181.44 | 117.74 | 1 |
| Jun 10, 2018 | Lexen Summer SlamRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Amateur Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.81 | — | — | — | 172.37 | 111.57 | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Showtime ClassicIPA · Raw · Bench only · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.72 | — | — | — | 197.31 | 127.78 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Lexen Fall ClassicRPS · Multi-ply · Pro Masters | 90 kg89.36 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jun 11, 2017 | Lexen Summer SlamRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.45 | — | — | — | 176.9 | 114.74 | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2017 | Iron BattleIPA · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.81 | — | — | — | 195.04 | 126.25 | 1 |
| Dec 4, 2016 | Lexen XXXRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.54 | — | — | — | 183.7 | 119.09 | 1 |
| Sep 10, 2016 | Ohio State MeetAPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_5_APF | 90 kg89.58 | — | — | — | 197.31 | 127.88 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | Lexen Dog DaysRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.45 | — | — | — | 176.9 | 114.74 | 1 |
| Jun 12, 2016 | Lexen Summer SlamRPS · Multi-ply · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.27 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Nov 7, 2015 | Buckeye BashIPA · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Open | 90 kg89.63 | — | — | — | 192.78 | 124.91 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2015 | Grand Prix National Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPA · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.72 | — | — | — | 181.44 | 117.50 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2015 | World Tournament of ChampionsWNPF · Single-ply · Bench only · 60-64 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 183.7 | 118.78 | 1 |
| May 9, 2015 | Lexen Spring FlingRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 60-64 | 90 kg89.49 | — | — | — | 181.44 | 117.66 | 1 |
| Dec 7, 2014 | LexenXtreme XXXRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 55-59 | 90 kg89.36 | — | — | — | 192.78 | 125.10 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2014 | LexenXtreme Fall ClassicRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Amateur Masters 55-59 | 90 kg89.36 | — | — | — | 190.51 | 123.63 | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2014 | LexenXtreme Summer Slam & Ohio State ChampionshipsRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 55-59 | 90 kg89.49 | — | — | — | 188.24 | 122.07 | 1 |
| May 25, 2014 | Ohio Single-plyAPF · Single-ply · Bench only · M_MES_5_APF | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 15, 2013 | XXXRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Masters 55-59 | 90 kg88.81 | — | — | — | 174.63 | 113.68 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2013 | Ohio State MeetAPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_4_APF | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 190.51 | 123.18 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 2nd Annual Ohio Singly-ply ChampionshipsAPF · Single-ply · Bench only · M_MES_4_APF | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 195.04 | 126.11 | 1 |
| Feb 22, 2013 | Raw National Tournament of Champions & PowerfestWNPF · Single-ply · Bench only · 50-59 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 181.44 | 117.32 | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2012 | International OpenXPC · Multi-ply · Pro Masters | 90 kg89.58 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jul 16, 2006 | World Gym/ASC Bench Press ChampionshipsWPC · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_X_WPC | —— | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| May 15, 2005 | World Gym Bench Press ChampionshipsAPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_X_APF | 90 kg89.81 | — | — | — | 208.65 | 135.06 | 2 |
| Apr 6, 2002 | Amateur NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Bench only · M_MEM_2_AAPF | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 202.5 | 130.94 | 1 |
| May 20, 2000 | National Master/Submaster/Junior/Teenage PL/BPAPF · Multi-ply · M_MEM_2_APF | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 710 | 459.09 | 2 |
| Nov 19, 1999 | National ChampionshipsIPA · Multi-ply · Pro Masters 40-44 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 723.48 | 467.80 | 1 |
| May 21, 1999 | Submasters/Masters/Women/Junior/Teenage NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 40-44 | 90 kg90 | 297.5312.5312.5 | 182.5190192.5 | 235242.5247.5 | 747.5 | 483.33 | 1 |
| May 2, 1998 | NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 40-44 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 765 | 494.65 | 1 |
| Feb 8, 1998 | Westside Elite InvitationalAPF · Multi-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | 294.84317.52324.32 | 181.44192.78197.31 | 235.87249.48254.01 | 771.11 | 498.60 | 4 |
| Jun 28, 1996 | Teen/Junior/Master NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 40-44 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 752.5 | 486.57 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 1995 | World ChampionshipsWPC · Multi-ply · M1 | 90 kg90 | 287.5305317.5 | 190200· | 245272.5272.5 | 722.5 | 467.17 | 1 |
| Jun 3, 1995 | Masters & Teen NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 40-44 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 702.5 | 454.24 | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | International Open Bench PressAPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 217.72 | 140.78 | 2 |
| May 7, 1989 | Total Power Columbus OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 730.28 | 472.20 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 1988 | Southern Ohio OpenAPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 725.75 | 469.27 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 1987 | Mountaineer OpenAPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Feb 7, 1987 | Steel Valley OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 747.5 | 483.33 | 1 |
| May 17, 1986 | Bob Moon MemorialUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 767.5 | 472.41 | 4 |
| Apr 27, 1985 | Buckeye OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 757.5 | 466.25 | 2 |
| Dec 8, 1984 | Canton OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Nov 10, 1984 | Ohio State University MeetUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 771.11 | 474.63 | 1 |
| Aug 4, 1984 | Southern Ohio Open & Ohio State Women'sUSPF · Single-ply · Class I & Above | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 737.09 | 453.69 | 5 |
| Feb 12, 1984 | Ohio State ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Senior | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 748.43 | 460.67 | 3 |
| Aug 13, 1983 | Southern Ohio OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 723.48 | 467.80 | 4 |
| Mar 12, 1983 | Muskingum Valley OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| May 22, 1982 | Parkersburg OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 675 | 436.46 | 2 |
| Jan 7, 1982 | Muskingum Valley OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 696.27 | 450.21 | 3 |
| Sep 10, 1981 | North Canton Fall ClassicUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 691.73 | 447.27 | 5 |
| May 3, 1981 | Buckeye OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 662.5 | 448.77 | 2 |
| Jan 10, 1981 | YMCA NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 647.5 | 438.61 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 1980 | Mountaineer OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 622.5 | 421.68 | 4 |
| May 17, 1980 | Jerrold S. Blum OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 592.5 | 401.36 | 5 |
| May 10, 1980 | Region VI ChampionshipUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 616.89 | 417.88 | 4 |
| Mar 30, 1980 | Annual Great Lakes ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jan 5, 1980 | YMCA NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 607.81 | 411.73 | 4 |
| Dec 1, 1979 | Jr & Sr Allegheny Mountain ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Senior | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 596.47 | 404.04 | 3 |
- Ohio State Meet1
Sep 6, 2025 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP158.76
DL—
Total158.76
- Western Ohio Open1
Jun 7, 2025 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP154.22
DL—
Total154.22
- Larry Pacifico Classic1
May 24, 2025 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- World Championship1
Oct 19, 2024 · WNPF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP158.76
DL—
Total158.76
- Legion1
Sep 17, 2024 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP154.22
DL—
Total154.22
- Nationals1
Jul 28, 2024 · WNPF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP163.29
DL—
Total163.29
- Ohio State Meet1
Sep 9, 2023 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP181.44
DL—
Total181.44
- Ohio State Meet1
Sep 10, 2022 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP175
DL—
Total175
- Strength Spectacular1
Jun 26, 2021 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP176.9
DL—
Total176.9
- Buckeye Brawl1
Dec 14, 2019 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP183.7
DL—
Total183.7
- Summer Throwdown1
Aug 17, 2019 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP174.63
DL—
Total174.63
- Lexen Dog Days1
Aug 18, 2018 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP181.44
DL—
Total181.44
- Lexen Summer Slam1
Jun 10, 2018 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP172.37
DL—
Total172.37
- Showtime Classic1
Apr 28, 2018 · IPA · Raw
SQ—
BP197.31
DL—
Total197.31
- Lexen Fall ClassicDQ
Oct 28, 2017 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Lexen Summer Slam1
Jun 11, 2017 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP176.9
DL—
Total176.9
- Iron Battle1
Apr 29, 2017 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP195.04
DL—
Total195.04
- Lexen XXX1
Dec 4, 2016 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP183.7
DL—
Total183.7
- Ohio State Meet1
Sep 10, 2016 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP197.31
DL—
Total197.31
- Lexen Dog Days1
Aug 13, 2016 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP176.9
DL—
Total176.9
- Lexen Summer SlamDQ
Jun 12, 2016 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Buckeye Bash1
Nov 7, 2015 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP192.78
DL—
Total192.78
- Grand Prix National Powerlifting Championships1
Oct 24, 2015 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP181.44
DL—
Total181.44
- World Tournament of Champions1
Oct 18, 2015 · WNPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP183.7
DL—
Total183.7
- Lexen Spring Fling1
May 9, 2015 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP181.44
DL—
Total181.44
- LexenXtreme XXX1
Dec 7, 2014 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP192.78
DL—
Total192.78
- LexenXtreme Fall Classic1
Oct 25, 2014 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP190.51
DL—
Total190.51
- LexenXtreme Summer Slam & Ohio State Championships1
Jun 6, 2014 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP188.24
DL—
Total188.24
- Ohio Single-plyDQ
May 25, 2014 · APF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP192.78
DL—
Total—
- XXX1
Dec 15, 2013 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP174.63
DL—
Total174.63
- Ohio State Meet1
Sep 15, 2013 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP190.51
DL—
Total190.51
- 2nd Annual Ohio Singly-ply Championships1
Apr 7, 2013 · APF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP195.04
DL—
Total195.04
- Raw National Tournament of Champions & Powerfest1
Feb 22, 2013 · WNPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP181.44
DL—
Total181.44
- International OpenDQ
Mar 4, 2012 · XPC · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- World Gym/ASC Bench Press ChampionshipsDQ
Jul 16, 2006 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- World Gym Bench Press Championships2
May 15, 2005 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP208.65
DL—
Total208.65
- Amateur Nationals1
Apr 6, 2002 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP202.5
DL—
Total202.5
- National Master/Submaster/Junior/Teenage PL/BP2
May 20, 2000 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ290
BP182.5
DL237.5
Total710
- National Championships1
Nov 19, 1999 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ294.84
BP188.24
DL240.4
Total723.48
- Submasters/Masters/Women/Junior/Teenage Nationals1
May 21, 1999 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ312.5
BP192.5
DL242.5
Total747.5
- Nationals1
May 2, 1998 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ325
BP185
DL255
Total765
- Westside Elite Invitational4
Feb 8, 1998 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ324.32
BP192.78
DL254.01
Total771.11
- Teen/Junior/Master Nationals2
Jun 28, 1996 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ305
BP192.5
DL255
Total752.5
- World Championships1
Oct 26, 1995 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ287.5
BP190
DL245
Total722.5
- Masters & Teen Nationals1
Jun 3, 1995 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ315
BP195
DL192.5
Total702.5
- International Open Bench Press2
Jun 2, 1990 · APF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP217.72
DL—
Total217.72
- Total Power Columbus Open1
May 7, 1989 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ303.91
BP185.97
DL240.4
Total730.28
- Southern Ohio Open2
Sep 24, 1988 · APF · Single-ply
SQ297.1
BP183.71
DL244.94
Total725.75
- Mountaineer OpenDQ
Oct 31, 1987 · APF · Single-ply
SQ295
BP185
DL—
Total—
- Steel Valley Open1
Feb 7, 1987 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ300
BP190
DL257.5
Total747.5
- Bob Moon Memorial4
May 17, 1986 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ290
BP202.5
DL275
Total767.5
- Buckeye Open2
Apr 27, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ308.44
BP199.58
DL249.48
Total757.5
- Canton OpenDQ
Dec 8, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ283.5
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Ohio State University Meet1
Nov 10, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ306.17
BP197.31
DL267.62
Total771.11
- Southern Ohio Open & Ohio State Women's5
Aug 4, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ299.37
BP188.24
DL249.48
Total737.09
- Ohio State Championships3
Feb 12, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ294.84
BP181.44
DL272.16
Total748.43
- Southern Ohio Open4
Aug 13, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ290.3
BP167.83
DL265.35
Total723.48
- Muskingum Valley OpenDQ
Mar 12, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ263.08
BP154.22
DL—
Total—
- Parkersburg Open2
May 22, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ272.5
BP165
DL237.5
Total675
- Muskingum Valley Open3
Jan 7, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ272.16
BP161.03
DL263.08
Total696.27
- North Canton Fall Classic5
Sep 10, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ288.03
BP154.22
DL249.48
Total691.73
- Buckeye Open2
May 3, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ260
BP150
DL252.5
Total662.5
- YMCA Nationals8
Jan 10, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ237.5
BP152.5
DL257.5
Total647.5
- Mountaineer Open4
Oct 19, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP142.5
DL237.5
Total622.5
- Jerrold S. Blum Open5
May 17, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP130
DL220
Total592.5
- Region VI Championship4
May 10, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ244.94
BP138.35
DL233.6
Total616.89
- Annual Great Lakes ChampionshipsDQ
Mar 30, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- YMCA Nationals4
Jan 5, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ235.87
BP140.61
DL231.33
Total607.81
- Jr & Sr Allegheny Mountain Championships3
Dec 1, 1979 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ231.33
BP136.08
DL229.06
Total596.47
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