Lifter profile
Gary Thomas
39 meets from 1980 to 2026
Top 20.3 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Gary Thomas competed in 39 powerlifting meets between 1980 and 2026, with USPF, MM, USPA, and 6 more. The best total, 650.91 kg (raw, 120+ kg), was set in March 2004 at Great Lakes Power, 173.41 kg more than at the first full-power meet in February 1980. With 412.52 DOTS, Gary Thomas ranks #53,135 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 20.3% of ranked men worldwide.
240kg
Apr 7, 1984 · USPF
317.51kg
Jul 16, 2022 · MM
281.23kg
Jul 13, 2019 · XPS
650.91kg
Raw · 120+ kg
412.52
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Meet history
39 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Metal Militia WorldsMM · Unlimited · Push-pull · Pro Masters 55-59 | 140+ kg146.33 | — | 263.08263.08272.16 | 217.72231.33238.14 | 501.22 | 271.35 | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Old School Push/PullMM · Unlimited · Push-pull · Pro Masters 55-59 | 140+ kg141.52 | — | — | — | 498.95 | 272.61 | 1 |
| Jun 22, 2024 | War On The ShoreMM · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Masters 55-59 | 140+ kg144.33 | — | 136.08265.35265.35 | — | 136.08 | 73.95 | 1 |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Old School PushPullMM · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Open | 140+ kg147.87 | — | — | — | 294.84 | 159.17 | 1 |
| May 20, 2023 | Steel Valley MeltdownMM · Unlimited · Push-pull · Pro Masters 55-59 | 140+ kg148.23 | — | 294.84306.17322.05 | 238.14249.48249.48 | 544.31 | 293.64 | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2022 | Battle for SupremacyMM · Unlimited · Push-pull · Pro Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg158.76 | — | 306.17306.17317.51 | 226.8·· | 544.31 | 288.34 | 1 |
| May 21, 2022 | NationalsMM · Unlimited · Push-pull · Pro Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg154.22 | — | — | — | 544 | 290.39 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Sleighin WeightsUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Masters 80+ | 140 kg128.15 | — | 120130· | — | 130 | 73.11 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | World ChampionshipsMM · Wraps · Pro Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg152.41 | — | — | — | 630.49 | 337.61 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2021 | War for the SwordXPS · Unlimited · Deadlift only · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg154.22 | — | — | — | 272.16 | 145.28 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2021 | Real Steel VengeanceMM · Unlimited · Push-pull · Pro Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg154.22 | — | — | — | 446.79 | 238.50 | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Drug Tested ShowdownUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Masters 80+ | 140 kg125.1 | — | 115125127.5 | — | 127.5 | 72.24 | 1 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | PowermaniaUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Masters 75-79 | 125 kg121.1 | — | 105107.5112.5 | — | 112.5 | 64.41 | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Summer BeastXPS · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Masters 40+ | 140 kg139.71 | — | — | — | 249.48 | 136.80 | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Summer BeastXPS · Raw · Bench only · Pro Masters 40+ | 140 kg139.71 | — | — | — | 174.63 | 95.76 | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2020 | National ChampionshipsMM · Raw · Push-pull · Pro Masters 50-54 | 140 kg139.71 | — | — | — | 471.74 | 258.67 | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2020 | Summer BeastXPS · Raw · Push-pull · Amateur Masters 50-54 | 140 kg139.25 | — | — | — | 449.06 | 246.47 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2019 | World CupWPA · Raw · Bench only · Masters 75-79 | 140 kg127.1 | — | 130142.5147.5 | — | 147.5 | 83.16 | 1 |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Hot and HeavyXPS · Raw · Push-pull · Amateur Masters 50-54 | 140 kg132.99 | — | — | — | 476.27 | 264.88 | 1 |
| Jun 15, 2019 | Dungeon Fitness Summer SlamUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Masters 75-79 | 140 kg128.9 | — | — | — | 140 | 78.59 | 1 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Empire ClassicUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M4b | 120+ kg126.6 | — | 135135142.5 | — | 142.5 | 80.44 | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2004 | Great Lakes PowerADAU · Raw · Submasters 35-39 | 145 kg145 | — | — | — | 650.91 | 353.26 | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2004 | Great Lakes PowerADAU · Raw · Open | 145 kg145 | — | — | — | 650.91 | 353.26 | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2003 | Northwest Regional BP/DLWABDL · Multi-ply · Bench only · Masters 61-67 | 140 kg140 | — | — | — | 202.5 | 110.97 | 1 |
| Nov 14, 2002 | World ChampionshipsWABDL · Multi-ply · Bench only · Masters 61-67 | 140 kg140 | — | — | — | 192.5 | 105.49 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 1999 | Push-Pull Holiday ClassicUSAPL · Single-ply · Push-pull · M-M2b | 125 kg125 | — | — | — | 260.82 | 147.82 | 2 |
| May 3, 1997 | Oregon StateADFPA · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 465 | 333.60 | 1 |
| Dec 8, 1984 | Missouri State MeetUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 595 | 403.05 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 1984 | Missouri Class II & BelowUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 590 | 399.66 | 1 |
| May 5, 1984 | St Louis OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 582.5 | 394.58 | 2 |
| May 5, 1984 | St Louis OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 582.5 | 394.58 | 2 |
| Apr 7, 1984 | Ozark ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 592.5 | 401.36 | 6 |
| Apr 7, 1984 | Ozark ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 592.5 | 401.36 | 3 |
| Dec 17, 1983 | Biggest Bench in the MidwestUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 117.93 | 84.61 | 2 |
| Dec 17, 1983 | Biggest Bench in the MidwestUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Novice | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 117.93 | 90.89 | 4 |
| Jun 26, 1982 | Almost NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 570 | 408.93 | 2 |
| Mar 20, 1982 | Ozark ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 560 | 401.76 | 6 |
| Jan 16, 1982 | Southwest National Novice ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 560 | 379.34 | 6 |
| Oct 4, 1981 | Ozark Bench Press ChampionshipsUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 129.27 | 87.57 | 5 |
| Sep 26, 1981 | Missouri State ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 575 | 412.52 | 4 |
| May 23, 1981 | Walter Thomas Novice/Women's/OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 560 | 379.34 | 3 |
| Dec 20, 1980 | Gateway Open PLUSPF · Single-ply · Novice | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 528.44 | 379.11 | 1 |
| Mar 5, 1980 | First and Last Ken Leistner MemorialUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 500 | 358.71 | 1 |
| Feb 29, 1980 | Memphis OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 477.5 | 342.57 | 6 |
- Metal Militia Worlds1
Aug 22, 2026 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP263.08
DL238.14
Total501.22
- Old School Push/Pull1
Jun 6, 2026 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP258.55
DL240.4
Total498.95
- War On The Shore1
Jun 22, 2024 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP136.08
DL—
Total136.08
- Old School PushPull1
Aug 5, 2023 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP294.84
DL—
Total294.84
- Steel Valley Meltdown1
May 20, 2023 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP306.17
DL238.14
Total544.31
- Battle for Supremacy1
Jul 16, 2022 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP317.51
DL226.8
Total544.31
- Nationals1
May 21, 2022 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP294.84
DL249.48
Total544
- Sleighin Weights1
Dec 11, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP130
DL—
Total130
- World Championships1
Dec 11, 2021 · MM · Wraps
SQ190.51
BP174.63
DL265.35
Total630.49
- War for the Sword1
Nov 6, 2021 · XPS · Unlimited
SQ—
BP—
DL272.16
Total272.16
- Real Steel Vengeance1
Oct 9, 2021 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP174.63
DL272.16
Total446.79
- Drug Tested Showdown1
Sep 25, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP127.5
DL—
Total127.5
- Powermania1
Jul 10, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP112.5
DL—
Total112.5
- Summer Beast1
Jun 26, 2021 · XPS · Unlimited
SQ—
BP249.48
DL—
Total249.48
- Summer Beast1
Jun 26, 2021 · XPS · Raw
SQ—
BP174.63
DL—
Total174.63
- National Championships1
Aug 8, 2020 · MM · Raw
SQ—
BP192.78
DL278.96
Total471.74
- Summer Beast1
Jul 25, 2020 · XPS · Raw
SQ—
BP183.7
DL265.35
Total449.06
- World Cup1
Oct 12, 2019 · WPA · Raw
SQ—
BP147.5
DL—
Total147.5
- Hot and Heavy1
Jul 13, 2019 · XPS · Raw
SQ—
BP195.04
DL281.23
Total476.27
- Dungeon Fitness Summer Slam1
Jun 15, 2019 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP140
DL—
Total140
- Empire Classic1
Apr 13, 2019 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP142.5
DL—
Total142.5
- Great Lakes Power1
Mar 20, 2004 · ADAU · Raw
SQ215.46
BP192.78
DL242.67
Total650.91
- Great Lakes Power2
Mar 20, 2004 · ADAU · Raw
SQ215.46
BP192.78
DL242.67
Total650.91
- Northwest Regional BP/DL1
Mar 22, 2003 · WABDL · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP202.5
DL—
Total202.5
- World Championships1
Nov 14, 2002 · WABDL · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP192.5
DL—
Total192.5
- Push-Pull Holiday Classic2
Dec 11, 1999 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP195.04
DL65.77
Total260.82
- Oregon State1
May 3, 1997 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ170
BP110
DL185
Total465
- Missouri State Meet2
Dec 8, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ232.5
BP142.5
DL220
Total595
- Missouri Class II & Below1
Jul 21, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP135
DL227.5
Total590
- St Louis Open2
May 5, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ237.5
BP125
DL220
Total582.5
- St Louis Open2
May 5, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ237.5
BP125
DL220
Total582.5
- Ozark Championships6
Apr 7, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ240
BP132.5
DL220
Total592.5
- Ozark Championships3
Apr 7, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ240
BP132.5
DL220
Total592.5
- Biggest Bench in the Midwest2
Dec 17, 1983 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP117.93
DL—
Total117.93
- Biggest Bench in the Midwest4
Dec 17, 1983 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP117.93
DL—
Total117.93
- Almost Nationals2
Jun 26, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ225
BP127.5
DL217.5
Total570
- Ozark Championships6
Mar 20, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ217.5
BP125
DL217.5
Total560
- Southwest National Novice Championships6
Jan 16, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ210
BP125
DL225
Total560
- Ozark Bench Press Championships5
Oct 4, 1981 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP129.27
DL—
Total129.27
- Missouri State Championships4
Sep 26, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP130
DL222.5
Total575
- Walter Thomas Novice/Women's/Open3
May 23, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ215
BP122.5
DL222.5
Total560
- Gateway Open PL1
Dec 20, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ199.58
BP115.67
DL213.19
Total528.44
- First and Last Ken Leistner Memorial1
Mar 5, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ195
BP110
DL195
Total500
- Memphis Open6
Feb 29, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ192.5
BP102.5
DL182.5
Total477.5
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
- Matthew HodgeUSA · 6 meets together1,199.75kg634.60 DOTS
- Zachary BishopUSA · 3 meets together1,022.85kg575.41 DOTS
- Sean WillittsUSA · 2 meets together1,120.37kg600.64 DOTS
- Kaleb Merrick-NeffUSA · 2 meets together1,054.6kg598.51 DOTS
- Matt Adams #1USA · 2 meets together784.72kg483.01 DOTS
- Derek WadeUSA · 2 meets together1,189.77kg653.60 DOTS
- Alex Shaw #1USA · 2 meets together1,045.53kg589.61 DOTS
- Jesse LeitzelUSA · 2 meets together918.52kg491.38 DOTS
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