Lifter profile
John Welch#1
34 meets from 1969 to 2019
Top 0.5 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
John Welch competed in 34 powerlifting meets between 1969 and 2019, with USPF, AAU, USA-UA, and 5 more. The best total, 777.5 kg (single-ply, -83 kg), was set in July 1982 at Senior National Championships, 192.37 kg more than at the first full-power meet in August 1969. With 558.27 DOTS, John Welch ranks #1,427 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 0.5% of ranked men worldwide.
297.5kg
Dec 14, 1985 · USPF
204.12kg
Apr 23, 1983 · USA-UA
315kg
Dec 14, 1985 · USPF
777.5kg
Single-ply · -83 kg
558.27
Career-best score
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Meet history
34 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2019 | Central PA OpenRAW · Raw · Open | 75 kg72.57 | — | — | — | 400 | 293.20 | 3 |
| Apr 27, 2019 | Great Lakes ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Open | 75 kg73.8 | — | — | — | 387.5 | 280.91 | 5 |
| Dec 15, 2018 | Central PA OpenRAW · Raw · Masters 70-74 | 75 kg72.12 | — | — | — | 372.5 | 274.17 | 1 |
| Dec 15, 2018 | Central PA OpenRAW · Raw · Open | 75 kg72.12 | — | — | — | 372.5 | 274.17 | 3 |
| Jun 1, 2003 | Single Lift NationalsADAU · Raw · Bench only · Masters 55-59 | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 129.27 | 92.74 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 1990 | Masters NationalsAPF · Single-ply · Masters 40-44 | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 695 | 470.79 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 1989 | Masters NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Masters 40-44 | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 650 | 466.32 | 1 |
| May 3, 1986 | Masters NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 40-44 | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 765 | 518.21 | 1 |
| Dec 14, 1985 | Steel Valley OpenUSPF · Single-ply · LW Masters | —— | — | — | — | 717.5 | — | 1 |
| Jun 23, 1984 | Pennsylvania State ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | 272.16290.3· | — | — | 773.38 | 554.84 | 1 |
| Apr 28, 1984 | Penn State Open Bench Press & DeadliftUSPF · Raw · Deadlift only · Open | —— | — | — | — | 297.1 | — | G |
| Apr 28, 1984 | Penn State Open Bench Press & DeadliftUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | —— | — | — | — | 208.65 | — | G |
| Feb 25, 1984 | Ambridge VFW Open Bench PressUSA-UA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 199.58 | 135.19 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 1983 | Power DayUSA-UA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 82.5 kg78.47 | — | — | — | 204.12 | 142.38 | 1 |
| Nov 20, 1982 | Allegheny Mountain Association ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 798.32 | 540.78 | G |
| Jul 10, 1982 | Senior National ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg74.9 | 267.5282.5285 | 180190195 | 282.5292.5297.5 | 777.5 | 558.27 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 1982 | Pennsylvania State ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 725.75 | 520.67 | 1 |
| Apr 24, 1982 | Power DayUSA-UA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 181.44 | 130.17 | 1 |
| Dec 5, 1981 | Allegheny Mountain Association ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 771.11 | 522.34 | 1 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | Western Pennsylvania Bench PressUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 170.1 | 122.03 | 1 |
| Jun 20, 1981 | Pennsylvania StateUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 707.6 | 507.65 | 1 |
| Apr 25, 1981 | Power DayUSA-UA · Raw · Deadlift only · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 288.03 | 206.64 | 1 |
| Apr 25, 1981 | Power DayUSA-UA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 190.51 | 136.68 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 1980 | Power DayUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 728.02 | 522.30 | 1 |
| May 17, 1980 | Jerrold S. Blum OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 722.5 | 518.34 | 1 |
| Apr 26, 1980 | Bench Press & Deadlift TournamentUSA-UA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 188.24 | 135.05 | 1 |
| Mar 30, 1980 | Annual Great Lakes ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 707.6 | 507.65 | 1 |
| Dec 1, 1979 | Jr & Sr Allegheny Mountain ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Senior | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 696.27 | 499.52 | 1 |
| Nov 17, 1979 | Open Bench MeetUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 181.44 | 130.17 | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1975 | Men's World Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Wraps · Open | 67.5 kg67.2 | 202.5217.5225 | ·160165 | 240255262.5 | 640 | 494.87 | 1 |
| Aug 30, 1975 | Senior NationalsAAU · Wraps · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | ·220222.5 | 150160162.5 | 240260· | 645 | 497.13 | 1 |
| Sep 8, 1973 | Senior NationalsAAU · Raw · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | ··217.72 | — | 235.87242.67249.48 | 614.62 | 473.72 | 1 |
| Nov 10, 1972 | Men's World Powerlifting ChampionshipsAAU · Wraps · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 213.19219.99222.26 | 151.95158.76163.29 | 238.14249.48249.48 | 619.15 | 477.21 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 1971 | Men's World Powerlifting ChampionshipsAAU · Wraps · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 199.58208.65215.46 | ·154.22161.03 | 231.33240.4249.48 | 619.15 | 477.21 | 2 |
| Sep 10, 1971 | Senior NationalsAAU · Wraps · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | ··208.65 | 149.69158.76158.76 | 235.87244.94· | 594.21 | 457.99 | 2 |
| Aug 22, 1970 | Senior NationalsAAU · Wraps · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | ·199.58208.65 | — | 238.14244.94· | 601.01 | 463.23 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 1969 | Senior NationalsAAU · Wraps · Open | 67.5 kg65.32 | 192.78201.85201.85 | — | — | 585.13 | 462.02 | 1 |
- Central PA Open3
Dec 14, 2019 · RAW · Raw
SQ127.5
BP90
DL182.5
Total400
- Great Lakes Championships5
Apr 27, 2019 · RAW · Raw
SQ115
BP95
DL177.5
Total387.5
- Central PA Open1
Dec 15, 2018 · RAW · Raw
SQ110
BP92.5
DL170
Total372.5
- Central PA Open3
Dec 15, 2018 · RAW · Raw
SQ110
BP92.5
DL170
Total372.5
- Single Lift Nationals1
Jun 1, 2003 · ADAU · Raw
SQ—
BP129.27
DL—
Total129.27
- Masters Nationals2
Nov 3, 1990 · APF · Single-ply
SQ260
BP170
DL265
Total695
- Masters Nationals1
Nov 18, 1989 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ245
BP162.5
DL242.5
Total650
- Masters Nationals1
May 3, 1986 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ285
BP192.5
DL287.5
Total765
- Steel Valley Open1
Dec 14, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ297.5
BP105
DL315
Total717.5
- Pennsylvania State Championships1
Jun 23, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ272.16
BP197.31
DL303.91
Total773.38
- Penn State Open Bench Press & DeadliftG
Apr 28, 1984 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL297.1
Total297.1
- Penn State Open Bench Press & DeadliftG
Apr 28, 1984 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP208.65
DL—
Total208.65
- Ambridge VFW Open Bench Press1
Feb 25, 1984 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP199.58
DL—
Total199.58
- Power Day1
Apr 23, 1983 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP204.12
DL—
Total204.12
- Allegheny Mountain Association ChampionshipsG
Nov 20, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ294.84
BP201.85
DL301.64
Total798.32
- Senior National Championships2
Jul 10, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ285
BP195
DL297.5
Total777.5
- Pennsylvania State Championships1
Jun 19, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ267.62
BP183.71
DL274.42
Total725.75
- Power Day1
Apr 24, 1982 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP181.44
DL—
Total181.44
- Allegheny Mountain Association Championships1
Dec 5, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ288.03
BP197.31
DL285.76
Total771.11
- Western Pennsylvania Bench Press1
Sep 5, 1981 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP170.1
DL—
Total170.1
- Pennsylvania State1
Jun 20, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ263.08
BP167.83
DL276.69
Total707.6
- Power Day1
Apr 25, 1981 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL288.03
Total288.03
- Power Day1
Apr 25, 1981 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP190.51
DL—
Total190.51
- Power Day1
Oct 25, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ260.82
BP181.44
DL285.76
Total728.02
- Jerrold S. Blum Open1
May 17, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ252.5
BP190
DL280
Total722.5
- Bench Press & Deadlift Tournament1
Apr 26, 1980 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP188.24
DL—
Total188.24
- Annual Great Lakes Championships1
Mar 30, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ247.21
BP183.71
DL276.69
Total707.6
- Jr & Sr Allegheny Mountain Championships1
Dec 1, 1979 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ244.94
BP176.9
DL274.42
Total696.27
- Open Bench Meet1
Nov 17, 1979 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP181.44
DL—
Total181.44
- Men's World Powerlifting Championships1
Nov 22, 1975 · IPF · Wraps
SQ225
BP160
DL255
Total640
- Senior Nationals1
Aug 30, 1975 · AAU · Wraps
SQ222.5
BP162.5
DL260
Total645
- Senior Nationals1
Sep 8, 1973 · AAU · Raw
SQ217.72
BP154.22
DL242.67
Total614.62
- Men's World Powerlifting Championships3
Nov 10, 1972 · AAU · Wraps
SQ222.26
BP158.76
DL238.14
Total619.15
- Men's World Powerlifting Championships2
Nov 6, 1971 · AAU · Wraps
SQ215.46
BP154.22
DL249.48
Total619.15
- Senior Nationals2
Sep 10, 1971 · AAU · Wraps
SQ208.65
BP149.69
DL235.87
Total594.21
- Senior Nationals1
Aug 22, 1970 · AAU · Wraps
SQ199.58
BP156.49
DL244.94
Total601.01
- Senior Nationals1
Aug 29, 1969 · AAU · Wraps
SQ192.78
BP149.69
DL242.67
Total585.13
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
- Mike VanCleaveUSA · 2 meets together705kg469.09 DOTS
- Bud BowerUSA · 2 meets together684.93kg463.97 DOTS
- Ray CruzUSA · 1 meet together725kg488.41 DOTS
- Isaiah GordonUSA · 1 meet together1,000.17kg682.63 DOTS
- Joe OrengiaUSA · 1 meet together720kg487.72 DOTS
- Walter Thomas #2USA · 1 meet together930kg603.03 DOTS
- Bruce SullivanUSA · 1 meet together763.85kg508.81 DOTS
- T. GallagherUSA · 1 meet together707.6kg479.32 DOTS
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