Lifter profile
John Giffen
49 meets from 2001 to 2023
Top 23.2 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
John Giffen competed in 49 powerlifting meets between 2001 and 2023, with CPU, RAW-CAN, IPF, and 1 more. The best total, 709.5 kg (raw, 120+ kg), was set in May 2018 at Canadian Elite Championships, 74.5 kg more than at the first full-power meet in February 2015. With 405.04 DOTS, John Giffen ranks #4,157 among men in the Canada rankings and in the top 23.2% of ranked men worldwide.
235kg
May 6, 2018 · RAW-CAN
285kg
Jul 5, 2014 · CPU
247kg
May 6, 2018 · RAW-CAN
709.5kg
Raw · 120+ kg
405.04
Career-best score
Meet progression
Valid full-power (SBD) results.
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Meet history
49 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | Spring ShowdownRAW-CAN · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 125 kg124.4 | — | — | — | 655 | 371.79 | 1 |
| Aug 19, 2018 | Grind/Canadian NationalsRAW-CAN · Raw · Masters 45-49 | 125 kg122.5 | 210220230 | 220228· | 230240250 | 690 | 393.60 | 1 |
| May 6, 2018 | Canadian Elite ChampionshipsRAW-CAN · Raw · Masters 45-49 | 125 kg122.2 | 215.5227.5235 | 220.5227.5235 | 220230247 | 709.5 | 405.04 | 1 |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Raw · Bench only · Masters 1 | 120 kg119.7 | — | — | — | 220 | 126.45 | 1 |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Raw · Masters 1 | 120 kg119.2 | — | — | — | 682.5 | 392.84 | 3 |
| Aug 19, 2017 | Grind Powerlifting ChallengeRAW-CAN · Raw · Masters 45-49 | 110 kg109.5 | 185195205 | 210.5217.5220 | 190207.5227.5 | 630 | 373.77 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2017 | Alberta ProvincialsCPU · Raw · Masters 1 | 120 kg114.6 | — | — | — | 662.5 | 386.55 | 1 |
| Jul 7, 2015 | North American Powerlifting ChampionshipsNAPF · Raw · Masters 1 | 120 kg117.8 | 180195227.5 | 228235.5235.5 | 170205232.5 | 655.5 | 378.81 | 1 |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Raw · Masters 1 | 120 kg117.4 | — | — | — | 677.5 | 391.98 | 2 |
| Feb 7, 2015 | Cold Lake Barbenders Prairie OpenCPU · Raw · Masters 1 | 120 kg118 | — | — | — | 635 | 366.75 | 1 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | Prairie Power OpenRAW-CAN · Raw · Bench only · Masters 40-44 | 125 kg118.3 | — | 227.5232.5237.5 | — | 237.5 | 137.05 | 1 |
| Jul 5, 2014 | Alberta Provincial ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 120 kg118.7 | — | — | — | 285 | 164.28 | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2014 | Provincial ChampionshipsRAW-CAN · Raw · Bench only · Masters 40-44 | 125 kg118.1 | — | 227.5235242.5 | — | 235 | 135.69 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2014 | SSP Nutrition Raw Bench PressNAPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 120 kg116.7 | — | 227.5235240 | — | 240 | 139.14 | 5 |
| Jan 25, 2014 | Prairie Power OpenRAW-CAN · Raw · Bench only · Masters 40-44 | 125 kg116.8 | — | 225232.5237.5 | — | 232.5 | 134.76 | 1 |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Western Canadian OpenRAW-CAN · Raw · Bench only · Masters 40-44 | 125 kg119.4 | — | 220230.5230.5 | — | 230.5 | 132.60 | 1 |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Strive To QualifyCPU · Raw · Bench only · Masters 1 | 120 kg117.7 | — | — | — | 227.5 | 131.51 | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2012 | Alberta Provincial ChampionshipCPU · Raw · Bench only · Open | 120 kg114.2 | — | — | — | 222.5 | 129.98 | 1 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | World Masters Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 120 kg112.96 | — | 270272.5277.5 | — | 277.5 | 162.75 | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2012 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Raw · Bench only · Open | 120 kg111.5 | — | — | — | 220 | 129.64 | 1 |
| Feb 11, 2012 | Canadian Challenge - OkotoksRAW-CAN · Raw · Bench only · Submasters 35-39 | 110 kg109.2 | — | 215222.5227.5 | — | 222.5 | 132.14 | 1 |
| Jan 21, 2012 | Viking III OpenCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 120 kg112.1 | — | — | — | 275 | 161.73 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2011 | Alberta Provincial ChampionshipCPU · Raw · Bench only · Open | 120 kg109.3 | — | — | — | 215 | 127.65 | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 105 kg104.4 | — | 270270282.5 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Mar 29, 2011 | Canadian Benchpress ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 120 kg107.7 | — | — | — | 275 | 164.19 | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Alberta ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 270 | 159.91 | 1 |
| May 24, 2010 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg109.6 | — | 270270300 | — | 270 | 160.13 | 9 |
| Jul 11, 2009 | Alberta ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 125 kg112.9 | — | — | — | 215 | 126.12 | 1 |
| May 27, 2009 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg109.63 | — | 250272.5282.5 | — | 272.5 | 161.60 | 10 |
| Apr 5, 2009 | Canadian National BenchpressCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg109.6 | — | — | — | 245 | 145.31 | 1 |
| Jan 24, 2009 | Viking OpenCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg109.8 | — | — | — | 240 | 142.24 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2008 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg108.8 | — | 250262.5280 | — | 262.5 | 156.12 | 6 |
| Apr 13, 2008 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg109.3 | — | — | — | 240 | 142.49 | 1 |
| Feb 23, 2008 | UAPA OpenCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 250 | 148.07 | 1 |
| Nov 24, 2007 | Western Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg109.6 | — | — | — | 240 | 142.34 | 1 |
| May 23, 2006 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg108.75 | — | 260260272.5 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Apr 9, 2006 | Canadian NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 250 | 148.07 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg107.7 | — | — | — | 255 | 152.25 | 1 |
| Dec 2, 2004 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg109.4 | — | 255260272.5 | — | 260 | 154.31 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2004 | Calgary OpenCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 125 kg125 | — | — | — | 250 | 141.69 | 1 |
| Mar 21, 2004 | National BenchpressCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg108.3 | — | — | — | 250 | 148.95 | 1 |
| Dec 7, 2003 | Ontario BenchpressCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 152.5 | 93.87 | 3 |
| Dec 6, 2003 | Alberta ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg107.9 | — | — | — | 245 | 146.18 | 1 |
| Jul 6, 2003 | Toronto OpenCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 150 | 92.33 | 2 |
| Mar 16, 2003 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg107.4 | — | — | — | 230 | 137.48 | 1 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg108 | — | 220230235 | — | 235 | 140.16 | 7 |
| Nov 17, 2001 | BP ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg108 | — | — | — | 230 | 137.18 | 1 |
| Sep 1, 2001 | Western Canadian Bench Press ChampionshipsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg108.1 | — | — | — | 225 | 134.15 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2001 | BP NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg106.6 | — | — | — | 217.5 | 130.39 | 1 |
| Feb 17, 2001 | Airdrie BP OpenCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg106.4 | — | — | — | 212.5 | 127.48 | 1 |
- Spring Showdown1
Apr 1, 2023 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ210
BP217.5
DL227.5
Total655
- Grind/Canadian Nationals1
Aug 19, 2018 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ230
BP220
DL240
Total690
- Canadian Elite Championships1
May 6, 2018 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ235
BP227.5
DL247
Total709.5
- Canadian Championship1
Feb 19, 2018 · CPU · Raw
SQ—
BP220
DL—
Total220
- Canadian Championship3
Feb 19, 2018 · CPU · Raw
SQ227.5
BP210
DL245
Total682.5
- Grind Powerlifting Challenge1
Aug 19, 2017 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ205
BP217.5
DL207.5
Total630
- Alberta Provincials1
Jul 8, 2017 · CPU · Raw
SQ220
BP215
DL227.5
Total662.5
- North American Powerlifting Championships1
Jul 7, 2015 · NAPF · Raw
SQ195
BP228
DL232.5
Total655.5
- Canadian Championship2
Apr 6, 2015 · CPU · Raw
SQ222.5
BP227.5
DL227.5
Total677.5
- Cold Lake Barbenders Prairie Open1
Feb 7, 2015 · CPU · Raw
SQ190
BP232.5
DL212.5
Total635
- Prairie Power Open1
Jan 31, 2015 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ—
BP237.5
DL—
Total237.5
- Alberta Provincial Championship1
Jul 5, 2014 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP285
DL—
Total285
- Provincial Championships1
Jun 7, 2014 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ—
BP235
DL—
Total235
- SSP Nutrition Raw Bench Press5
Mar 2, 2014 · NAPF · Raw
SQ—
BP240
DL—
Total240
- Prairie Power Open1
Jan 25, 2014 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ—
BP232.5
DL—
Total232.5
- Western Canadian Open1
Sep 1, 2013 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ—
BP230.5
DL—
Total230.5
- Strive To Qualify1
Apr 20, 2013 · CPU · Raw
SQ—
BP227.5
DL—
Total227.5
- Alberta Provincial Championship1
Jul 15, 2012 · CPU · Raw
SQ—
BP222.5
DL—
Total222.5
- World Masters Bench Press Championships1
Apr 20, 2012 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP277.5
DL—
Total277.5
- Canadian Championship1
Apr 10, 2012 · CPU · Raw
SQ—
BP220
DL—
Total220
- Canadian Challenge - Okotoks1
Feb 11, 2012 · RAW-CAN · Raw
SQ—
BP222.5
DL—
Total222.5
- Viking III Open1
Jan 21, 2012 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP275
DL—
Total275
- Alberta Provincial Championship1
Jul 8, 2011 · CPU · Raw
SQ—
BP215
DL—
Total215
- World Bench Press ChampionshipsDQ
May 25, 2011 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Canadian Benchpress Championship1
Mar 29, 2011 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP275
DL—
Total275
- Alberta Provincials1
Jun 13, 2010 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP270
DL—
Total270
- World Bench Press Championships9
May 24, 2010 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP270
DL—
Total270
- Alberta Provincials1
Jul 11, 2009 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP215
DL—
Total215
- World Bench Press Championships10
May 27, 2009 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP272.5
DL—
Total272.5
- Canadian National Benchpress1
Apr 5, 2009 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP245
DL—
Total245
- Viking Open1
Jan 24, 2009 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP240
DL—
Total240
- World Bench Press Championships6
Jun 25, 2008 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP262.5
DL—
Total262.5
- Canadian Championship1
Apr 13, 2008 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP240
DL—
Total240
- UAPA Open1
Feb 23, 2008 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP250
DL—
Total250
- Western Canadian Championship1
Nov 24, 2007 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP240
DL—
Total240
- World Bench Press ChampionshipsDQ
May 23, 2006 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Canadian Nationals1
Apr 9, 2006 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP250
DL—
Total250
- Nationals1
Apr 7, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP255
DL—
Total255
- World Bench Press Championships7
Dec 2, 2004 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP260
DL—
Total260
- Calgary Open1
Oct 23, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP250
DL—
Total250
- National Benchpress1
Mar 21, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP250
DL—
Total250
- Ontario Benchpress3
Dec 7, 2003 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP152.5
DL—
Total152.5
- Alberta Provincials1
Dec 6, 2003 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP245
DL—
Total245
- Toronto Open2
Jul 6, 2003 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- Nationals1
Mar 16, 2003 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP230
DL—
Total230
- World Bench Press Championships7
Dec 7, 2001 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP235
DL—
Total235
- BP Provincials1
Nov 17, 2001 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP230
DL—
Total230
- Western Canadian Bench Press Championships1
Sep 1, 2001 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP225
DL—
Total225
- BP Nationals1
Apr 1, 2001 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP217.5
DL—
Total217.5
- Airdrie BP Open1
Feb 17, 2001 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP212.5
DL—
Total212.5
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
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- Adrian LockeCanada · 4 meets together890kg541.67 DOTS
- Russell AgnewCanada · 3 meets together807.5kg463.87 DOTS
- Brody LayboltCanada · 3 meets together890kg510.71 DOTS
- Umberto CappellaCanada · 2 meets together800kg456.71 DOTS
- Erik WillisCanada · 2 meets together1,067.5kg594.30 DOTS
- Garrett Cartwright-BentleyCanada · 2 meets together905kg523.43 DOTS
- Steve MagistraleCanada · 2 meets together905kg517.20 DOTS
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