Lifter profile
Gary Edwards
55 meets from 1982 to 2026
Top 15.1 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Gary Edwards competed in 55 powerlifting meets between 1982 and 2026, with USAPL, USPF, AMP, and 4 more. The best total, 695 kg (single-ply, -105 kg), was set in November 1984 at North Central Texas Open, 105 kg more than at the first full-power meet in December 1982. With 427.78 DOTS, Gary Edwards ranks #38,798 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 15.1% of ranked men worldwide.
272.5kg
Nov 10, 1984 · USPF
185.07kg
Sep 6, 2003 · USAPL
267.5kg
Feb 2, 1985 · USPF
695kg
Single-ply · -105 kg
427.78
Career-best score
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Meet history
55 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-M4 | 90 kg88.85 | 127.5137.5137.5 | 95102.5102.5 | 167.5177.5187.5 | 427.5 | 278.23 | 1 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Minnesota Junior Open and Master State ChampionshipUSAPL · Raw · MR-M4 | 90 kg88.95 | 125145150 | 90102.5105 | 165177.5187.5 | 437.5 | 284.58 | 1 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Midwest RegionalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-M4 | 110 kg100.4 | 167.5167.5177.5 | 100110120 | 197.5197.5197.5 | 475 | 291.87 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Monsters BashUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 110 kg102.85 | 150160170 | 107.5117.5122.5 | 197.5205215 | 502.5 | 305.63 | 8 |
| May 17, 2024 | Classic Age Division National ChampionshipsAMP · Raw · MR-M4 | 105 kg97.6 | 140152.5152.5 | 100105110 | 182.5192.5202.5 | 465 | 289.30 | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 32nd Annual Senior Games Powerlifting ChampionshipAMP · Raw · MR-M4 | 105 kg98.27 | 145155155 | 90100105 | 182.5195200 | 460 | 285.31 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Showcase Super Classic 3RPS · Wraps · Amateur Masters 70-74 | 100 kg98.9 | — | — | — | 521 | 322.24 | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 2nd Annual Tampa ShowdownUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M4a | 100 kg98.45 | 182.5182.5192.5 | 162.5162.5162.5 | 205227.5230 | 582.5 | 361.00 | 1 |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Ft. Myers Open - Around the Clock Fitness ChampionshipsAMP · Single-ply · M-M4 | 105 kg101.58 | 167.5167.5185 | 162.5170170 | 205205227.5 | 582.5 | 356.14 | 1 |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Central RegionalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3 | 105 kg102.6 | 230245· | 177.5185189 | 230242.5242.5 | 645 | 392.70 | 1 |
| May 18, 2019 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 3 | 105 kg103.42 | — | 177.5182.5192.5 | — | 182.5 | 110.75 | 3 |
| Feb 17, 2019 | MN State Men's Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · MR-M3 | 105 kg103.3 | 170182.5187.5 | 127.5135137.5 | 232.5240245 | 562.5 | 341.51 | 1 |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Minnesota State Bench Press ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3b | 105 kg103.55 | — | 122.5130135 | — | 135 | 81.88 | 1 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 3 | 120 kg106.45 | 222.5222.5235 | 170180185 | 227.5237.5240 | 647.5 | 388.37 | 1 |
| May 18, 2018 | Open NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3 | 120 kg106.3 | 205225235 | 92.5167.5180 | 217.5217.5235 | 650 | 390.09 | 1 |
| Nov 11, 2017 | Champion's Fall ClassicUSAPL · Raw · MR-M3a | 105 kg101.9 | 187.5187.5192.5 | 132.5137.5137.5 | 227.5232.5240 | 560 | 341.93 | 1 |
| May 6, 2017 | American Strength Master's BrawlUSAPL · Raw · MR-M3a | 105 kg101.66 | 165175182.5 | 122.5130137.5 | 215225230 | 542.5 | 331.57 | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2017 | Minnesota State Men's Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3a | 105 kg102.6 | 205·· | 170170· | 205227.5235 | 602.5 | 366.83 | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | American ChallengeRAW · Raw · Bench only · Law/Fire/Military | 110 kg108.86 | — | 145145150 | — | 150 | 89.19 | 2 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | American ChallengeRAW · Raw · Bench only · Masters 50-54 | 110 kg108.86 | — | 145145150 | — | 150 | 89.19 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2015 | Iron Battle on the MississippiUPA · Multi-ply · MO | 100 kg98 | 257.5275275 | 177.5185185 | 245245245 | 687.5 | 426.94 | 2 |
| Feb 21, 2015 | Minnesota State Powerlifting OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3a | 105 kg101.4 | — | — | — | 680 | 416.06 | 1 |
| Aug 16, 2014 | Twin Cities OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · Push-pull · M-M3a | 100 kg96.6 | — | — | — | 427.5 | 267.21 | 1 |
| Feb 1, 2014 | MN State Meet & Midwest Open ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3a | 100 kg96.9 | — | — | — | 662.5 | 413.51 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2013 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 3 | 93 kg91.95 | 220220237.5 | 165170180 | 230242.5252.5 | 642.5 | 411.05 | 3 |
| May 4, 2013 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3a | 93 kg92.2 | 200200220 | 155155180 | 225237.5245 | 612.5 | 391.34 | 1 |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Bench NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2b | 100 kg92.1 | — | — | — | 177.5 | 113.47 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2010 | Hudson Natural OpenUSAPL · Raw · MR-M2 | 100 kg99.52 | — | — | — | 555.65 | 342.73 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2b | 100 kg98.4 | 182.5192.5202.5 | 150160170 | 240250· | 602.5 | 373.48 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2009 | Hudson NaturalUSAPL · Raw · MR-M2 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 542.04 | 333.63 | 3 |
| May 4, 2009 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2b | 100 kg98.06 | 200227.5227.5 | 167.5180180 | 235235267.5 | 630 | 391.13 | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2008 | Hudson Natural OpenUSAPL · Raw · MR-M2 | 100 kg96.31 | — | — | — | 562.46 | 352.04 | 1 |
| May 2, 2008 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg98.6 | 200220220 | 165170170 | 245255260 | 650 | 402.56 | 2 |
| May 4, 2007 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg97.86 | 195195195 | 167.5180182.5 | 227.5242.5247.5 | 620 | 385.27 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2007 | State OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 180.08 | 110.84 | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2006 | Bench Nationals IIUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2a | 100 kg98.76 | — | 170182.5187.5 | — | 182.5 | 112.95 | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2006 | MN State & Women's OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 621.42 | 382.49 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2005 | Twin Cities OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 597.83 | 367.97 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2004 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg100 | 222.5235235 | 165175177.5 | 222.5237.5242.5 | 655 | 403.16 | 1 |
| Feb 21, 2004 | Mens Open ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 647.73 | 398.69 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2003 | Hudson Natural OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Sep 6, 2003 | Twin Cities OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 185.07 | 113.91 | 1 |
| May 2, 2003 | Masters National Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg97.5 | 210225227.5 | 172.5182.5182.5 | 222.5232.5240 | 637.5 | 396.80 | 2 |
| Mar 15, 2003 | State BP/Ironman ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 174.63 | 107.49 | 3 |
| Feb 15, 2003 | State Junior & Master ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 612.35 | 376.91 | 1 |
| Feb 8, 2003 | Bill Beckwith Classic BP & DL QualifierUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2a | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 113.4 | 67.16 | 1 |
| Dec 14, 2002 | State Open BP & DLUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2a | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 102.51 | 60.71 | 3 |
| Feb 2, 1985 | State ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 677.5 | 401.26 | 7 |
| Dec 1, 1984 | Greater Texas ClassicUSPF · Single-ply · Class II | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 685 | 405.70 | 5 |
| Nov 10, 1984 | North Central Texas OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 695 | 427.78 | 1 |
| Jul 7, 1984 | Longhorn ClassicUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 650 | 400.09 | 3 |
| Dec 3, 1983 | Greater Texas ClassicUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 652.5 | 401.62 | 8 |
| Aug 13, 1983 | Mid Central USA MeetUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 677.5 | 417.01 | 7 |
| Apr 30, 1983 | Texas State Novice Teenage Women & Masters ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 647.5 | 398.55 | 9 |
| Mar 5, 1983 | Greater Mr. Arkansas MeetUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 632.5 | 389.31 | 6 |
| Dec 11, 1982 | Greater Texas ClassicUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 590 | 381.49 | 10 |
- Masters Nationals1
Jun 10, 2026 · USAPL · Raw
SQ137.5
BP102.5
DL187.5
Total427.5
- Minnesota Junior Open and Master State Championship1
Jan 17, 2026 · USAPL · Raw
SQ145
BP105
DL187.5
Total437.5
- Midwest Regionals1
Sep 6, 2025 · USAPL · Raw
SQ167.5
BP110
DL197.5
Total475
- Monsters Bash8
Oct 26, 2024 · USAPL · Raw
SQ170
BP117.5
DL215
Total502.5
- Classic Age Division National Championships1
May 17, 2024 · AMP · Raw
SQ152.5
BP110
DL202.5
Total465
- 32nd Annual Senior Games Powerlifting Championship1
Dec 9, 2023 · AMP · Raw
SQ155
BP105
DL200
Total460
- Showcase Super Classic 31
Jun 24, 2023 · RPS · Wraps
SQ185
BP117.5
DL218.5
Total521
- 2nd Annual Tampa Showdown1
Mar 18, 2023 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ192.5
BP162.5
DL227.5
Total582.5
- Ft. Myers Open - Around the Clock Fitness Championships1
Jan 21, 2023 · AMP · Single-ply
SQ185
BP170
DL227.5
Total582.5
- Central Regionals1
Jul 13, 2019 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ230
BP185
DL230
Total645
- World Bench Press Championships3
May 18, 2019 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP182.5
DL—
Total182.5
- MN State Men's Powerlifting Championships1
Feb 17, 2019 · USAPL · Raw
SQ187.5
BP135
DL240
Total562.5
- Minnesota State Bench Press Championships1
Jan 19, 2019 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP135
DL—
Total135
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships1
Oct 2, 2018 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP185
DL240
Total647.5
- Open Nationals1
May 18, 2018 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ235
BP180
DL235
Total650
- Champion's Fall Classic1
Nov 11, 2017 · USAPL · Raw
SQ187.5
BP132.5
DL240
Total560
- American Strength Master's Brawl1
May 6, 2017 · USAPL · Raw
SQ182.5
BP130
DL230
Total542.5
- Minnesota State Men's Powerlifting Championships1
Mar 4, 2017 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ205
BP170
DL227.5
Total602.5
- American Challenge2
Jun 11, 2016 · RAW · Raw
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- American Challenge3
Jun 11, 2016 · RAW · Raw
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- Iron Battle on the Mississippi2
Aug 1, 2015 · UPA · Multi-ply
SQ257.5
BP185
DL245
Total687.5
- Minnesota State Powerlifting Open1
Feb 21, 2015 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP182.5
DL255
Total680
- Twin Cities Open1
Aug 16, 2014 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP182.5
DL245
Total427.5
- MN State Meet & Midwest Open Championships1
Feb 1, 2014 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP185
DL250
Total662.5
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships3
Sep 24, 2013 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ220
BP180
DL242.5
Total642.5
- Masters Nationals1
May 4, 2013 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ220
BP155
DL237.5
Total612.5
- Bench Nationals2
Aug 25, 2012 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP177.5
DL—
Total177.5
- Hudson Natural Open1
Oct 30, 2010 · USAPL · Raw
SQ185.97
BP136.08
DL233.6
Total555.65
- Masters Nationals1
Apr 30, 2010 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ192.5
BP170
DL240
Total602.5
- Hudson Natural3
Oct 31, 2009 · USAPL · Raw
SQ170.1
BP136.08
DL235.87
Total542.04
- Masters Nationals3
May 4, 2009 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP167.5
DL235
Total630
- Hudson Natural Open1
Nov 8, 2008 · USAPL · Raw
SQ174.63
BP145.15
DL242.67
Total562.46
- Masters Nationals2
May 2, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ220
BP170
DL260
Total650
- Masters Nationals1
May 4, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ195
BP182.5
DL242.5
Total620
- State Open1
Mar 3, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP180.08
DL—
Total180.08
- Bench Nationals II1
Sep 2, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP182.5
DL—
Total182.5
- MN State & Women's Open1
Feb 25, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ222.26
BP172.37
DL226.8
Total621.42
- Twin Cities Open1
Aug 13, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ205.02
BP170.1
DL222.71
Total597.83
- Masters Nationals1
Apr 30, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ235
BP177.5
DL242.5
Total655
- Mens Open Championships1
Feb 21, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ232.69
BP177.35
DL237.68
Total647.73
- Hudson Natural OpenDQ
Nov 1, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ226.8
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Twin Cities Open1
Sep 6, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP185.07
DL—
Total185.07
- Masters National Powerlifting Championships2
May 2, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ225
BP172.5
DL240
Total637.5
- State BP/Ironman Championships3
Mar 15, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP174.63
DL—
Total174.63
- State Junior & Master Championships1
Feb 15, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ217.72
BP158.76
DL235.87
Total612.35
- Bill Beckwith Classic BP & DL Qualifier1
Feb 8, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP113.4
DL—
Total113.4
- State Open BP & DL3
Dec 14, 2002 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP102.51
DL—
Total102.51
- State Championships7
Feb 2, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ250
BP160
DL267.5
Total677.5
- Greater Texas Classic5
Dec 1, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ257.5
BP162.5
DL265
Total685
- North Central Texas Open1
Nov 10, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ272.5
BP160
DL262.5
Total695
- Longhorn Classic3
Jul 7, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ250
BP150
DL250
Total650
- Greater Texas Classic8
Dec 3, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ250
BP152.5
DL250
Total652.5
- Mid Central USA Meet7
Aug 13, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ260
BP150
DL267.5
Total677.5
- Texas State Novice Teenage Women & Masters Championships9
Apr 30, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP150
DL255
Total647.5
- Greater Mr. Arkansas Meet6
Mar 5, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP147.5
DL242.5
Total632.5
- Greater Texas Classic10
Dec 11, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ210
BP137.5
DL242.5
Total590
Competed against
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- Jacob FlanniganUSA · 2 meets together745kg466.21 DOTS
- Yehia AboelnagaUSA · 2 meets together907.5kg535.31 DOTS
- Daniel ThurmanUSA · 1 meet together860kg556.08 DOTS
- Elgin GarnetteUSA · 1 meet together760kg497.69 DOTS
- John D'AlessioUSA · 1 meet together715kg490.48 DOTS
- James DavisUSA · 1 meet together777.91kg478.82 DOTS
- Adrian WrightUSA · 1 meet together777.5kg471.05 DOTS
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