Lifter profile
James Bell
42 meets from 1985 to 2026
Top 17.3 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
James Bell competed in 42 powerlifting meets between 1985 and 2026, with USAPL, WDFPF, EPA, and 11 more. The best total, 646.37 kg (wraps, -93 kg), was set in March 2022 at Ironman Classic, 191.37 kg more than at the first full-power meet in February 1985. With 420.78 DOTS, James Bell ranks #1,876 among men in the England rankings and in the top 17.3% of ranked men worldwide.
252.5kg
Jun 24, 2011 · WDFPF
170kg
Nov 5, 2016 · EPA
290.3kg
Dec 19, 1998 · APA
646.37kg
Wraps · -93 kg
420.78
Career-best score
Meet progression
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Meet history
42 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | Implexus OpenEPA · Raw · MR-O | 74 kg72 | 180190190 | 110110110 | 170180190 | — | — | DQ |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Shamrock SmashSPF · Single-ply · M70-74 | 100 kg97.93 | 182.34205.02214.1 | 93.44102.51· | 166.01166.01181.89 | 473.55 | 294.17 | 1 |
| Nov 19, 2022 | S3 Plate SmashUSPC · Wraps · Open | 90 kg89.8 | 209220227 | 156156156 | 248·· | — | — | DQ |
| Nov 19, 2022 | S3 Plate SmashUSPC · Raw · Push-pull · S35-39 | 90 kg89.8 | — | 156156156 | 248·· | — | — | DQ |
| Nov 19, 2022 | S3 Plate SmashUSPC · Raw · Push-pull · Open | 90 kg89.8 | — | 156156156 | 248·· | — | — | DQ |
| Nov 19, 2022 | S3 Plate SmashUSPC · Wraps · S35-39 | 90 kg89.8 | 209220227 | 156156156 | 248·· | — | — | DQ |
| Jun 26, 2022 | Midwest Masters ChampionshipUSPA · Single-ply · Push-pull · Masters 65-69 | 100 kg97.4 | — | 105115115 | 142.5165· | 257.5 | 160.35 | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2022 | Midwest Masters ChampionshipUSPA · Single-ply · Masters 65-69 | 100 kg97.4 | 190205218 | 105115115 | 142.5165· | 462.5 | 288.01 | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Ironman ClassicSPF · Wraps · Open | 90 kg88.81 | — | — | — | 646.37 | 420.78 | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Ironman ClassicSPF · Raw · Push-pull · Submasters | 90 kg88.81 | — | — | — | 419.57 | 273.14 | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Ironman ClassicSPF · Wraps · Submasters | 90 kg88.81 | — | — | — | 646.37 | 420.78 | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Ironman ClassicSPF · Raw · Push-pull · Open | 90 kg88.81 | — | — | — | 419.57 | 273.14 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2018 | North Midlands Winter Bench Press ChampionshipsEPA · Single-ply · Bench only · M-E-Open | 105 kg103.1 | — | 160160180 | — | 160 | 97.22 | 1 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | World ChampionshipsAAU · Raw · Push-pull · T 12-13 | 100 kg98.52 | — | — | — | 165 | 102.23 | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Cleburne InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 124.7+ kg138.25 | — | — | — | 505.76 | 278.15 | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Kentucky Christmas BashSPF · Wraps · Open | 90 kg88.9 | — | — | — | 630.49 | 410.23 | 2 |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Illinois State ChampionshipUSPA · Single-ply · Masters 60-64 | 110 kg107.2 | — | — | — | 560 | 334.97 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2017 | Connecticut StatesRPS · Wraps · Amateur Masters 65-69 | 100 kg95.98 | — | — | — | 424.11 | 265.87 | 1 |
| May 20, 2017 | Bench press and Deadlift PA State ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · MR-T3 | 93 kg89.2 | 170177.5180 | 122.5127.5127.5 | 197.5202.5207.5 | — | — | DQ |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Centenial Spartans InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 124.7+ kg135.71 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Panther Powerlifting MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 124.7+ kg136.8 | — | — | — | 451.32 | 248.96 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2016 | North Midlands Bench PressEPA · Single-ply · Bench only · M-E-Open | 105 kg104.5 | — | 155162.5170 | — | 170 | 102.72 | 1 |
| Jul 5, 2015 | West Midlands Development CompetitionEPA · Raw · M-C-G | 105 kg103.9 | 200210210 | 145152.5160 | 240250260 | 630 | 381.58 | G |
| Nov 6, 2013 | World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift ChampionshipsIPL · Single-ply · Masters 55-59 | 100 kg98.7 | — | — | — | 577.5 | 357.50 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2013 | World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift ChampionshipsIPL · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg98.7 | — | — | — | 577.5 | 357.50 | 4 |
| Jul 12, 2013 | National PL BP DL ChampionshipUSPA · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg98.97 | — | — | — | 615 | 380.26 | 3 |
| Jul 12, 2013 | National PL BP DL ChampionshipUSPA · Single-ply · Masters 55-59 | 100 kg98.97 | — | — | — | 615 | 380.26 | 1 |
| Mar 23, 2013 | Midwest Show Me ClassicUSPA · Single-ply · Masters 55-59 | 100 kg98.97 | — | — | — | 592.5 | 366.34 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2012 | World Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · M-M4 | 100 kg97.2 | — | — | — | 567.5 | 353.72 | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2011 | World Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · M-M4 | 100 kg99.1 | — | — | — | 590 | 364.59 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Raw · Squat only · M-M4 | 100 kg99.4 | 162.5182.5190 | — | — | 190 | 117.25 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-M4 | 100 kg99.7 | — | — | 225252.5· | 252.5 | 155.62 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Raw · Deadlift only · M-M4 | 100 kg99.7 | — | — | 182.5217.5227.5 | 217.5 | 134.05 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M4 | 100 kg99.7 | — | 125132.5142.5 | — | 132.5 | 81.66 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2011 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Squat only · M-M4 | 100 kg99.4 | 227.5237.5252.5 | — | — | 252.5 | 155.82 | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2011 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2b | 100 kg98.8 | 225235250 | 135142.5150 | 220230235 | 622.5 | 385.18 | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2011 | Missouri State & Ozark Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · MR-M2 | 100 kg97.8 | 190190197.5 | 87.5100· | 170185205 | 495 | 307.68 | 1 |
| Nov 14, 2010 | World Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · M-M4 | 100 kg99.3 | — | — | — | 615 | 379.70 | 2 |
| Sep 11, 2009 | World Single Lift ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-JR | 100 kg96.5 | — | — | — | 227.5 | 142.26 | 1 |
| May 4, 2009 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg97.76 | 220230250 | 127.5137.5147.5 | 205225240 | 617.5 | 383.89 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2008 | World Single Event ChampionshipsWDFPF · Raw · Deadlift only · M-JR | 100 kg95.8 | — | — | 195205205 | 195 | 122.35 | 4 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | Raw NationalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-M2a | 100 kg96 | 142.5165165 | 100110115 | 152.5175182.5 | 457.5 | 286.77 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | Raw NationalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 100 kg96 | 142.5165165 | 100110115 | 152.5175182.5 | 457.5 | 286.77 | 13 |
| May 2, 2008 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 100 kg96.9 | 202.5210217.5 | 115130137.5 | 182.5197.5217.5 | 552.5 | 344.85 | 4 |
| Mar 8, 2008 | Missouri State & Ozark OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2 | 100 kg100 | 205207.5207.5 | 115130140 | 192.5192.5192.5 | — | — | DQ |
| May 4, 2007 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 90 kg88.98 | 195205210 | 125125125 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Apr 28, 2007 | Kern County High School PL ChampionshipUSPF · Raw · Push-pull · Junior/Senior Varsity | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 244.94 | 165.92 | 7 |
| Apr 29, 2006 | 4th Annual Kern County High School PL ChampionshipUSPF · Single-ply · Frosh/Soph | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 319.78 | 229.42 | 8 |
| Mar 12, 2005 | State MeetUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 494.87 | 304.60 | 1 |
| Oct 4, 2003 | Deadlift NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Deadlift only · M-M1b | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 205 | 126.18 | 2 |
| Jul 26, 2003 | Ozark Powerlifting & BenchUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1b | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 112.49 | 69.24 | 1 |
| Jul 26, 2003 | Ozark Powerlifting & BenchUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1b | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 514.83 | 316.89 | 1 |
| Dec 19, 1998 | Southeastern States Bench Press and DeadliftAPA · Single-ply · Deadlift only · Submasters 33-39 | 100 kg99.9 | — | — | — | 290.3 | 178.76 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 1998 | North American Powerlifting Bench Press and DeadliftAPA · Single-ply · Deadlift only · Open | 110 kg104.33 | — | — | — | 288.03 | 174.16 | 1 |
| May 10, 1997 | Texas State ChampionshipsNASA · Single-ply · pn | 103 kg103 | — | — | — | 617.5 | 375.35 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 1985 | Mid America Bench / DeadliftUSPF · Raw · Push-pull · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 288.03 | 195.11 | 5 |
| Feb 15, 1985 | Missouri StateADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 455 | 308.21 | 5 |
- Implexus OpenDQ
Jul 25, 2026 · EPA · Raw
SQ180
BP—
DL180
Total—
- Shamrock Smash1
Mar 14, 2026 · SPF · Single-ply
SQ214.1
BP93.44
DL166.01
Total473.55
- S3 Plate SmashDQ
Nov 19, 2022 · USPC · Wraps
SQ220
BP—
DL—
Total—
- S3 Plate SmashDQ
Nov 19, 2022 · USPC · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- S3 Plate SmashDQ
Nov 19, 2022 · USPC · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- S3 Plate SmashDQ
Nov 19, 2022 · USPC · Wraps
SQ220
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Midwest Masters Championship1
Jun 26, 2022 · USPA · Single-ply
SQ—
BP115
DL142.5
Total257.5
- Midwest Masters Championship1
Jun 26, 2022 · USPA · Single-ply
SQ205
BP115
DL142.5
Total462.5
- Ironman Classic1
Mar 12, 2022 · SPF · Wraps
SQ226.8
BP167.83
DL251.74
Total646.37
- Ironman Classic1
Mar 12, 2022 · SPF · Raw
SQ—
BP167.83
DL251.74
Total419.57
- Ironman Classic1
Mar 12, 2022 · SPF · Wraps
SQ226.8
BP167.83
DL251.74
Total646.37
- Ironman Classic1
Mar 12, 2022 · SPF · Raw
SQ—
BP167.83
DL251.74
Total419.57
- North Midlands Winter Bench Press Championships1
Nov 4, 2018 · EPA · Single-ply
SQ—
BP160
DL—
Total160
- World Championships1
Sep 28, 2018 · AAU · Raw
SQ—
BP60
DL105
Total165
- Cleburne Invitational3
Jan 25, 2018 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ195.04
BP106.59
DL204.12
Total505.76
- Kentucky Christmas Bash2
Dec 2, 2017 · SPF · Wraps
SQ226.8
BP156.49
DL247.21
Total630.49
- Illinois State Championship1
Aug 26, 2017 · USPA · Single-ply
SQ230
BP125
DL205
Total560
- Connecticut States1
Jun 24, 2017 · RPS · Wraps
SQ147.42
BP86.18
DL190.51
Total424.11
- Bench press and Deadlift PA State ChampionshipsDQ
May 20, 2017 · USAPL · Raw
SQ180
BP—
DL207.5
Total—
- Centenial Spartans InvitationalDQ
Feb 9, 2017 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ210.92
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Panther Powerlifting Meet1
Jan 19, 2017 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ170.1
BP108.86
DL172.37
Total451.32
- North Midlands Bench Press1
Nov 5, 2016 · EPA · Single-ply
SQ—
BP170
DL—
Total170
- West Midlands Development CompetitionG
Jul 5, 2015 · EPA · Raw
SQ210
BP160
DL260
Total630
- World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships1
Nov 6, 2013 · IPL · Single-ply
SQ225
BP125
DL227.5
Total577.5
- World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships4
Nov 6, 2013 · IPL · Single-ply
SQ225
BP125
DL227.5
Total577.5
- National PL BP DL Championship3
Jul 12, 2013 · USPA · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP145
DL227.5
Total615
- National PL BP DL Championship1
Jul 12, 2013 · USPA · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP145
DL227.5
Total615
- Midwest Show Me Classic1
Mar 23, 2013 · USPA · Single-ply
SQ240
BP135
DL217.5
Total592.5
- World Powerlifting Championships1
Oct 27, 2012 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ237.5
BP102.5
DL227.5
Total567.5
- World Powerlifting Championships1
Nov 12, 2011 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ237.5
BP132.5
DL220
Total590
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 24, 2011 · WDFPF · Raw
SQ190
BP—
DL—
Total190
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 24, 2011 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL252.5
Total252.5
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 24, 2011 · WDFPF · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL217.5
Total217.5
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 24, 2011 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP132.5
DL—
Total132.5
- World Single Lift Championships1
Jun 24, 2011 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ252.5
BP—
DL—
Total252.5
- Masters Nationals1
Apr 29, 2011 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ250
BP142.5
DL230
Total622.5
- Missouri State & Ozark Powerlifting Championships1
Mar 12, 2011 · USAPL · Raw
SQ190
BP100
DL205
Total495
- World Powerlifting Championships2
Nov 14, 2010 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ235
BP147.5
DL232.5
Total615
- World Single Lift Championships1
Sep 11, 2009 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL227.5
Total227.5
- Masters Nationals2
May 4, 2009 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ230
BP147.5
DL240
Total617.5
- World Single Event Championships4
Oct 12, 2008 · WDFPF · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL195
Total195
- Raw Nationals2
Jul 25, 2008 · USAPL · Raw
SQ165
BP110
DL182.5
Total457.5
- Raw Nationals13
Jul 25, 2008 · USAPL · Raw
SQ165
BP110
DL182.5
Total457.5
- Masters Nationals4
May 2, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ217.5
BP137.5
DL197.5
Total552.5
- Missouri State & Ozark OpenDQ
Mar 8, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ207.5
BP130
DL—
Total—
- Masters NationalsDQ
May 4, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ210
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Kern County High School PL Championship7
Apr 28, 2007 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP102.06
DL142.88
Total244.94
- 4th Annual Kern County High School PL Championship8
Apr 29, 2006 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ102.06
BP74.84
DL142.88
Total319.78
- State Meet1
Mar 12, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ215
BP82.55
DL197.31
Total494.87
- Deadlift Nationals2
Oct 4, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL205
Total205
- Ozark Powerlifting & Bench1
Jul 26, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP112.49
DL—
Total112.49
- Ozark Powerlifting & Bench1
Jul 26, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ197.31
BP112.49
DL205.02
Total514.83
- Southeastern States Bench Press and Deadlift1
Dec 19, 1998 · APA · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL290.3
Total290.3
- North American Powerlifting Bench Press and Deadlift1
Oct 24, 1998 · APA · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL288.03
Total288.03
- Texas State Championships2
May 10, 1997 · NASA · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP155
DL220
Total617.5
- Mid America Bench / Deadlift5
Nov 3, 1985 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP106.59
DL181.44
Total288.03
- Missouri State5
Feb 15, 1985 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ157.5
BP107.5
DL190
Total455
Competed against
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- Micaiah BranchUSA · 1 meet together765kg504.60 DOTS
- Evan TompkinsUSA · 1 meet together720kg471.77 DOTS
- Vance WallaceUSA · 2 meets together751kg466.37 DOTS
- Jamie BurkeUK · 1 meet together960kg592.18 DOTS
- Ben WhartonEngland · 1 meet together877.5kg507.85 DOTS
- Kayode TobunEngland · 1 meet together810kg490.99 DOTS
- Alex AyresUK · 1 meet together722.5kg480.56 DOTS
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