Lifter profile
John James
54 meets from 1983 to 2026
Top 20 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
John James competed in 54 powerlifting meets between 1983 and 2026, with USPA, CPU, RAW, and 10 more. The best total, 730 kg (raw, 120+ kg), was set in July 2016 at National Powerlifting Championships, 172.08 kg more than at the first full-power meet in May 1983. With 413.28 DOTS, John James ranks #3,505 among men in the Canada rankings and in the top 20% of ranked men worldwide.
281.23kg
Jul 28, 2001 · RAW
197.31kg
Sep 4, 1994 · APA
322.05kg
Jul 28, 2001 · RAW
730kg
Raw · 120+ kg
413.28
Career-best score
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Meet history
54 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | Open Raising Havoc at MaXfitUSPA · Raw · Masters 60-64 | 140 kg137.1 | 137.5137.5147.5 | 95105115 | 175185195 | 457.5 | 252.21 | 1 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | VA State ChampionshipUSPA · Raw · Masters 60-64 | 140 kg135.7 | 137.5147.5160 | 102.5115117.5 | 192.5202.5212.5 | 490 | 270.92 | 1 |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Masters Nationals - PowerliftingRAW · Raw · Masters 60-64 | 140 kg131.9 | — | — | — | 457.5 | 255.06 | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | Reapers RebellionUSPC · Raw · M60-64 | 140 kg135 | 137146159 | 107114121 | 193209221 | 501 | 277.42 | 1 |
| Nov 27, 2022 | UniSA x Strength Lab State QualifierAPU · Raw · Masters 3 | 93 kg90.4 | 95105105 | 67.575· | 115125140 | 320 | 206.45 | 1 |
| Jun 3, 2021 | National ChampionshipsUSPA · Raw · Masters 55-59 | 140 kg137.6 | 182.5192.5202.5 | 122.5130137.5 | 232.5242.5250 | 590 | 324.92 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2019 | 5th Virginia State ChampionshipUSPA · Raw · Masters 55-59 | 140 kg134.8 | 192.5200205 | 130135145 | 240257.5257.5 | 590 | 326.84 | 1 |
| May 11, 2019 | Masters CupUSPA · Raw · Masters 55-59 | 140 kg127.8 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jan 19, 2019 | The Burgh BashUSPA · Raw · Masters 55-59 | 140 kg137.1 | — | — | — | 665 | 366.60 | 1 |
| Jul 12, 2018 | National ChampionshipsUSPA · Raw · Masters 55-59 | 140+ kg145.3 | — | — | — | 640 | 347.14 | 1 |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 2nd Annual NOVA OpenUSPA · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg147.1 | — | — | — | 660 | 356.80 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2016 | National Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSPA · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg145.15 | — | — | — | 730 | 396.07 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2016 | National Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSPA · Raw · Open | 140+ kg145.15 | — | — | — | 730 | 396.07 | 4 |
| Mar 19, 2016 | 2nd Annual Virginia OpenUSPA · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg149 | — | — | — | 712.5 | 383.84 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 2015 | Virginia State Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSPA · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg144.8 | — | — | — | 657.5 | 356.97 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2014 | World ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg148.1 | — | — | — | 617.5 | 333.21 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2014 | World ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg148.1 | — | — | — | 617.5 | 333.21 | 1 |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Mid-Atlantic RegionalsRAW · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg— | — | — | — | 642.5 | — | 1 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | National Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSPA · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg143.47 | — | — | — | 630 | 342.91 | 1 |
| Feb 1, 2014 | Northeast Power BowlUSPA · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 140+ kg142.47 | — | — | — | 607.5 | 331.30 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2011 | Northern Virginia Raw Powerlifting MeetNOVA · Raw · Masters 45-49 | 125+ kg— | — | — | — | 576.06 | — | 1 |
| Feb 12, 2011 | Levelland InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 89.8 kg88.99 | — | — | — | 324.32 | 210.91 | 22 |
| Jun 26, 2010 | Newfoundland Provincial ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 110 kg104.9 | — | — | — | 467.5 | 282.06 | 2 |
| Jun 14, 2008 | Newfoundland and Lab ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 125 kg122.4 | — | — | — | 557.5 | 318.10 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2007 | Eastern CanadiansCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 125 kg120.6 | — | — | — | 465 | 266.61 | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2007 | Newfoundland Labrador ProvincialCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 125+ kg126.9 | — | — | — | 132.5 | 74.74 | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2007 | Newfoundland Labrador ProvincialCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 125+ kg126.9 | — | — | — | 585 | 329.99 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2007 | Canadian NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 125 kg125 | — | — | — | 155 | 87.85 | 1 |
| Apr 9, 2006 | Canadian NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 125 kg125 | — | — | — | 150 | 85.01 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2005 | Eastern Canadian Champ.CPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 125 kg120.1 | — | — | — | 600 | 344.49 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2005 | Nfld./Lab. Bench OnlyCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 125+ kg132.2 | — | — | — | 172.5 | 96.11 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2005 | Nfld./Lab. PL Champ.CPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 125 kg122.4 | — | — | — | 605 | 345.20 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2004 | Eastern Canadian BenchpressCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 125 kg125 | — | — | — | 145 | 82.18 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2004 | Eastern CanadiansCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 125 kg125 | — | — | — | 525 | 297.55 | 1 |
| May 15, 2004 | Nations Capital CupUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1 | 125+ kg— | — | — | — | 653.17 | — | 1 |
| May 8, 2004 | Newfoundland OpenCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 125 kg114 | — | — | — | 490 | 286.43 | 1 |
| Nov 15, 2003 | World Powerlifting ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Masters 40-44 | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 607.81 | — | 1 |
| May 17, 2003 | Nations Capital CupUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 125+ kg— | — | — | — | 714.41 | — | 1 |
| Jun 14, 2002 | National ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Submasters 35-39 | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 687.19 | — | 1 |
| Mar 9, 2002 | Teen National Championships & Women's International OpenRAW · Raw · Open | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 14, 2001 | World ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Submasters 35-39 | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 718.94 | — | 1 |
| Jul 28, 2001 | National ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Submasters 35-39 | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 768.84 | — | 1 |
| Feb 3, 2001 | Eastern RegionalsRAW · Raw · Masters 40-44 | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 748.43 | — | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2000 | National Powerlifting ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Submasters 35-39 | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 700.8 | — | 1 |
| Feb 7, 1998 | Raw ExtravaganzaAAU · Raw · Open | 145 kg145 | — | — | — | 680.39 | 369.26 | 1 |
| Aug 22, 1997 | Annual PL ChampionshipsAAU · Raw · Open | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 712.14 | — | 5 |
| Feb 8, 1997 | Ft. Lee East Coast MeetAAU · Raw · R Open | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 768.84 | — | 1 |
| Aug 24, 1996 | National Raw Powerlifting ChampionshipsAAU · Raw · Open | 145+ kg— | — | — | — | 757.5 | — | 2 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | Bigler Raw ChampionshipsAAU · Raw · Open | 125+ kg— | — | — | — | 735 | — | 2 |
| Aug 12, 1995 | Raw MeetAAU · Raw · Open | 145 kg145 | — | — | — | 672.5 | 364.98 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 1994 | Temple Hills OpenAPA · Multi-ply · Open | 140 kg140 | — | — | — | 705.34 | 386.54 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 1985 | Graterford PowerhouseUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 576.06 | 413.28 | 2 |
| Dec 8, 1984 | Bureau of Corrections RegionalsSCI · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 553.38 | 397.01 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 1984 | Graterford Open InvitationalADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 535.24 | 383.99 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 1983 | Graterford Prison Powerhouse MeetSCI · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 562.46 | 403.52 | 1 |
| May 14, 1983 | State Prison FinalsSCI · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 557.92 | 400.26 | 3 |
- Open Raising Havoc at MaXfit1
Jun 27, 2026 · USPA · Raw
SQ147.5
BP115
DL195
Total457.5
- VA State Championship1
Nov 23, 2024 · USPA · Raw
SQ160
BP117.5
DL212.5
Total490
- Masters Nationals - Powerlifting1
Apr 20, 2024 · RAW · Raw
SQ152.5
BP112.5
DL192.5
Total457.5
- Reapers Rebellion1
Jul 15, 2023 · USPC · Raw
SQ159
BP121
DL221
Total501
- UniSA x Strength Lab State Qualifier1
Nov 27, 2022 · APU · Raw
SQ105
BP75
DL140
Total320
- National Championships1
Jun 3, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ202.5
BP137.5
DL250
Total590
- 5th Virginia State Championship1
Oct 12, 2019 · USPA · Raw
SQ205
BP145
DL240
Total590
- Masters CupDQ
May 11, 2019 · USPA · Raw
SQ215
BP70
DL—
Total—
- The Burgh Bash1
Jan 19, 2019 · USPA · Raw
SQ235
BP160
DL270
Total665
- National Championships1
Jul 12, 2018 · USPA · Raw
SQ232.5
BP157.5
DL250
Total640
- 2nd Annual NOVA Open1
Jul 29, 2017 · USPA · Raw
SQ227.5
BP165
DL267.5
Total660
- National Powerlifting Championships1
Jul 8, 2016 · USPA · Raw
SQ262.5
BP172.5
DL295
Total730
- National Powerlifting Championships4
Jul 8, 2016 · USPA · Raw
SQ262.5
BP172.5
DL295
Total730
- 2nd Annual Virginia Open1
Mar 19, 2016 · USPA · Raw
SQ260
BP170
DL282.5
Total712.5
- Virginia State Powerlifting Championships1
Aug 29, 2015 · USPA · Raw
SQ235
BP162.5
DL260
Total657.5
- World Championships1
Nov 2, 2014 · RAW · Raw
SQ220
BP152.5
DL245
Total617.5
- World Championships1
Oct 30, 2014 · RAW · Raw
SQ220
BP152.5
DL245
Total617.5
- Mid-Atlantic Regionals1
Sep 20, 2014 · RAW · Raw
SQ227.5
BP155
DL260
Total642.5
- National Powerlifting Championships1
Jul 18, 2014 · USPA · Raw
SQ215
BP152.5
DL262.5
Total630
- Northeast Power Bowl1
Feb 1, 2014 · USPA · Raw
SQ207.5
BP150
DL250
Total607.5
- Northern Virginia Raw Powerlifting Meet1
Aug 13, 2011 · NOVA · Raw
SQ183.7
BP154.22
DL238.14
Total576.06
- Levelland Invitational22
Feb 12, 2011 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ102.06
BP79.38
DL142.88
Total324.32
- Newfoundland Provincial Championship2
Jun 26, 2010 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ170
BP110
DL187.5
Total467.5
- Newfoundland and Lab Provincials1
Jun 14, 2008 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ210
BP125
DL222.5
Total557.5
- Eastern Canadians1
Oct 27, 2007 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ182.5
BP100
DL182.5
Total465
- Newfoundland Labrador Provincial1
Jun 16, 2007 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP132.5
DL—
Total132.5
- Newfoundland Labrador Provincial1
Jun 16, 2007 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP122.5
DL235
Total585
- Canadian Nationals1
Apr 1, 2007 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Canadian Nationals1
Apr 9, 2006 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- Eastern Canadian Champ.1
Oct 29, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ230
BP160
DL210
Total600
- Nfld./Lab. Bench Only1
Jun 25, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP172.5
DL—
Total172.5
- Nfld./Lab. PL Champ.1
Jun 25, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ215
BP170
DL220
Total605
- Eastern Canadian Benchpress1
Nov 6, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP145
DL—
Total145
- Eastern Canadians1
Nov 6, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ195
BP120
DL210
Total525
- Nations Capital Cup1
May 15, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ231.33
BP149.69
DL272.16
Total653.17
- Newfoundland Open1
May 8, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ190
BP117.5
DL182.5
Total490
- World Powerlifting Championships1
Nov 15, 2003 · RAW · Raw
SQ204.12
BP142.88
DL260.82
Total607.81
- Nations Capital Cup1
May 17, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ258.55
BP158.76
DL297.1
Total714.41
- National Championships1
Jun 14, 2002 · RAW · Raw
SQ240.4
BP161.03
DL285.76
Total687.19
- Teen National Championships & Women's International OpenDQ
Mar 9, 2002 · RAW · Raw
SQ249.48
BP158.76
DL—
Total—
- World Championships1
Dec 14, 2001 · RAW · Raw
SQ260.82
BP149.69
DL308.44
Total718.94
- National Championships1
Jul 28, 2001 · RAW · Raw
SQ281.23
BP165.56
DL322.05
Total768.84
- Eastern Regionals1
Feb 3, 2001 · RAW · Raw
SQ272.16
BP158.76
DL317.52
Total748.43
- National Powerlifting Championships1
Jul 8, 2000 · RAW · Raw
SQ256.28
BP149.69
DL294.84
Total700.8
- Raw Extravaganza1
Feb 7, 1998 · AAU · Raw
SQ224.53
BP149.69
DL306.18
Total680.39
- Annual PL Championships5
Aug 22, 1997 · AAU · Raw
SQ249.48
BP158.76
DL303.91
Total712.14
- Ft. Lee East Coast Meet1
Feb 8, 1997 · AAU · Raw
SQ278.96
BP170.1
DL319.78
Total768.84
- National Raw Powerlifting Championships2
Aug 24, 1996 · AAU · Raw
SQ274.42
BP167.83
DL315.25
Total757.5
- Bigler Raw Championships2
Jul 13, 1996 · AAU · Raw
SQ262.5
BP165
DL307.5
Total735
- Raw Meet2
Aug 12, 1995 · AAU · Raw
SQ245
BP147.5
DL280
Total672.5
- Temple Hills Open4
Sep 4, 1994 · APA · Multi-ply
SQ258.55
BP197.31
DL249.48
Total705.34
- Graterford Powerhouse2
Oct 12, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ213.19
BP140.61
DL222.26
Total576.06
- Bureau of Corrections Regionals3
Dec 8, 1984 · SCI · Single-ply
SQ215.46
BP124.74
DL213.19
Total553.38
- Graterford Open Invitational1
Oct 27, 1984 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ199.58
BP131.54
DL204.12
Total535.24
- Graterford Prison Powerhouse Meet1
Oct 29, 1983 · SCI · Single-ply
SQ217.72
BP131.54
DL213.19
Total562.46
- State Prison Finals3
May 14, 1983 · SCI · Single-ply
SQ215.46
BP138.35
DL204.12
Total557.92
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
- Steve DenisonUSA · 2 meets together903kg512.43 DOTS
- Mario RissoUSA · 2 meets together877.5kg487.59 DOTS
- Nick RowlandUSA · 2 meets together870kg496.54 DOTS
- Bob KroppUSA · 1 meet together925kg472.78 DOTS
- Derek DickinsonUSA · 1 meet together846kg483.74 DOTS
- Harvey SpencerAustralia · 1 meet together785kg499.98 DOTS
- Zac MeyersUSA · 1 meet together1,077.5kg604.61 DOTS
- Donny TudahlUSA · 1 meet together920kg522.75 DOTS
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