Lifter profile
Melissa Gustafson
19 meets from 2016 to 2026
Top 4.6 %
of ranked women, by best DOTS
Melissa Gustafson competed in 19 powerlifting meets between 2016 and 2026, with USPA, PLU, IPL, and 4 more. The best total, 570 kg (wraps, 84+ kg), was set in April 2023 at Womens Pro/Am, 180 kg more than at the first full-power meet in June 2016. With 443.91 DOTS, Melissa Gustafson ranks #4,242 among women in the USA rankings and in the top 4.6% of ranked women worldwide.
212.5kg
Apr 15, 2023 · APF
145.15kg
Apr 13, 2024 · IPA
222.5kg
Apr 15, 2023 · APF
570kg
Wraps · 84+ kg
443.91
Career-best score
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Meet history
19 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | Power Surge Pro/Am X - Amateur DayPLU · Raw · M40-44 | 140+ kg153.7 | 167.5180187.5 | 122.5130.5133 | 165177.5182.5 | 503 | 387.69 | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | National ChampionshipsPLU · Raw · Open | 140+ kg142.3 | 170170177.5 | 125130132.5 | 175182.5190 | 497.5 | 385.15 | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | National ChampionshipsPLU · Raw · M40-44 | 140+ kg142.3 | 170170177.5 | 125130132.5 | 175182.5190 | 497.5 | 385.15 | 1 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Naptown ShowdownPLU · Raw · Open | 140 kg136.5 | 170182.5182.5 | 115122.5125 | 185195200 | 505 | 393.35 | 1 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Naptown ShowdownPLU · Raw · M40-44 | 140 kg136.5 | 170182.5182.5 | 115122.5125 | 185195200 | 505 | 393.35 | 1 |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Cincinnati Women's Pro/AmIPA · Wraps · Pro Open | 140 kg134.3 | — | — | — | 555.65 | 434.06 | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2023 | East Race Muscle OpenWRPF · Raw · Open | 140 kg133.8 | 175190200 | 122.5132.5137.5 | 195207.5212.5 | 535 | 418.23 | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Womens Pro/AmAPF · Wraps · Pro Open | 110+ kg136.62 | — | — | — | 570 | 443.91 | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2022 | Female Feats of Strength 3USPA · Raw · Open | 110+ kg133.3 | 200200210 | 122.5127.5133 | 200212.5220 | 557.5 | 436.13 | 1 |
| Aug 6, 2022 | Pioneer ClassicUSPA · Raw · Open | 110+ kg135.1 | 192.5202.5207.5 | 120127.5132.5 | 190200205 | 545 | 425.28 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Great Lakes RawUSPA · Raw · Open | 90+ kg127.6 | 190200200 | 120120120 | 190200205 | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Great Lakes RawUSPA · Raw · Submasters 35-39 | 90+ kg127.6 | 190200200 | 120120120 | 190200205 | — | — | DQ |
| Aug 21, 2021 | Kentucky OpenRPS · Wraps · Pro Open | 110+ kg127.9 | 187.5197.5205 | 120125127.5 | 185195200 | 520 | 410.42 | 1 |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Queens of IronUSPA · Wraps · Submasters 35-39 | 90+ kg131.1 | 185197.5207.5 | 127.5127.5· | 145·· | — | — | DQ |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Queens of IronUSPA · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg131.1 | 185197.5207.5 | 127.5127.5· | 145·· | — | — | DQ |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Queens of IronUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 90+ kg131.1 | — | 127.5127.5· | — | 127.5 | 100.08 | 1 |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Queens of IronUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Submasters 35-39 | 90+ kg131.1 | — | 127.5127.5· | — | 127.5 | 100.08 | 1 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Rumble in the JungleUSPA · Raw · Open | 90+ kg125.7 | 187.5197.5· | 125.5132.5137.5 | 182.5192.5200 | 522.5 | 414.12 | 1 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Rumble in the JungleUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Submasters 35-39 | 90+ kg125.7 | — | 125.5132.5137.5 | — | 132.5 | 105.02 | 1 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Rumble in the JungleUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 90+ kg125.7 | — | 125.5132.5137.5 | — | 132.5 | 105.02 | 1 |
| Aug 9, 2020 | Rumble in the JungleUSPA · Raw · Submasters 35-39 | 90+ kg125.7 | 187.5197.5· | 125.5132.5137.5 | 182.5192.5200 | 522.5 | 414.12 | 1 |
| Dec 8, 2019 | Indiana State ChampionshipUSPA · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg122.8 | 195205212.5 | 115122.5125 | 177.5187.5192.5 | 517.5 | 412.62 | 1 |
| Dec 8, 2019 | Indiana State ChampionshipUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Submasters 35-39 | 90+ kg122.8 | — | 115122.5125 | — | 125 | 99.67 | 1 |
| Dec 8, 2019 | Indiana State ChampionshipUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 90+ kg122.8 | — | 115122.5125 | — | 125 | 99.67 | 1 |
| Dec 8, 2019 | Indiana State ChampionshipUSPA · Wraps · Submasters 35-39 | 90+ kg122.8 | 195205212.5 | 115122.5125 | 177.5187.5192.5 | 517.5 | 412.62 | 1 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | National ChampionshipsUSPA · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg119.9 | — | — | — | 510 | 409.30 | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Drug Tested World ChampionshipsIPL · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg121.3 | — | — | — | 460 | 367.99 | 2 |
| Apr 21, 2018 | The Best of the WestUSPA · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg116.8 | — | — | — | 457.5 | 369.98 | 1 |
| Nov 11, 2017 | Midwest OpenIPL · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg108.5 | — | — | — | 437.5 | 362.33 | 1 |
| Jun 24, 2017 | The Unbreakable WarriorUSPA · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg109.9 | — | — | — | 432.5 | 356.62 | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2016 | The Battle of Brigade StynerUSPA · Wraps · Open | 90+ kg104.3 | — | — | — | 390 | 327.55 | 1 |
- Power Surge Pro/Am X - Amateur Day1
Oct 4, 2026 · PLU · Raw
SQ187.5
BP133
DL182.5
Total503
- National Championships1
Jul 25, 2025 · PLU · Raw
SQ177.5
BP130
DL190
Total497.5
- National Championships1
Jul 25, 2025 · PLU · Raw
SQ177.5
BP130
DL190
Total497.5
- Naptown Showdown1
Oct 6, 2024 · PLU · Raw
SQ182.5
BP122.5
DL200
Total505
- Naptown Showdown1
Oct 6, 2024 · PLU · Raw
SQ182.5
BP122.5
DL200
Total505
- Cincinnati Women's Pro/Am1
Apr 13, 2024 · IPA · Wraps
SQ201.85
BP145.15
DL208.65
Total555.65
- East Race Muscle Open1
Dec 10, 2023 · WRPF · Raw
SQ190
BP132.5
DL212.5
Total535
- Womens Pro/Am1
Apr 15, 2023 · APF · Wraps
SQ212.5
BP135
DL222.5
Total570
- Female Feats of Strength 31
Dec 18, 2022 · USPA · Raw
SQ210
BP127.5
DL220
Total557.5
- Pioneer Classic1
Aug 6, 2022 · USPA · Raw
SQ207.5
BP132.5
DL205
Total545
- Great Lakes RawDQ
Dec 11, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ190
BP—
DL200
Total—
- Great Lakes RawDQ
Dec 11, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ190
BP—
DL200
Total—
- Kentucky Open1
Aug 21, 2021 · RPS · Wraps
SQ197.5
BP127.5
DL195
Total520
- Queens of IronDQ
Feb 27, 2021 · USPA · Wraps
SQ197.5
BP127.5
DL—
Total—
- Queens of IronDQ
Feb 27, 2021 · USPA · Wraps
SQ197.5
BP127.5
DL—
Total—
- Queens of Iron1
Feb 27, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP127.5
DL—
Total127.5
- Queens of Iron1
Feb 27, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP127.5
DL—
Total127.5
- Rumble in the Jungle1
Aug 9, 2020 · USPA · Raw
SQ197.5
BP132.5
DL192.5
Total522.5
- Rumble in the Jungle1
Aug 9, 2020 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP132.5
DL—
Total132.5
- Rumble in the Jungle1
Aug 9, 2020 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP132.5
DL—
Total132.5
- Rumble in the Jungle1
Aug 9, 2020 · USPA · Raw
SQ197.5
BP132.5
DL192.5
Total522.5
- Indiana State Championship1
Dec 8, 2019 · USPA · Wraps
SQ205
BP125
DL187.5
Total517.5
- Indiana State Championship1
Dec 8, 2019 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP125
DL—
Total125
- Indiana State Championship1
Dec 8, 2019 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP125
DL—
Total125
- Indiana State Championship1
Dec 8, 2019 · USPA · Wraps
SQ205
BP125
DL187.5
Total517.5
- National Championships3
Jun 27, 2019 · USPA · Wraps
SQ202.5
BP120
DL187.5
Total510
- Drug Tested World Championships2
Nov 8, 2018 · IPL · Wraps
SQ180
BP105
DL175
Total460
- The Best of the West1
Apr 21, 2018 · USPA · Wraps
SQ182.5
BP105
DL170
Total457.5
- Midwest Open1
Nov 11, 2017 · IPL · Wraps
SQ172.5
BP97.5
DL167.5
Total437.5
- The Unbreakable Warrior1
Jun 24, 2017 · USPA · Wraps
SQ170
BP97.5
DL165
Total432.5
- The Battle of Brigade Styner1
Jun 18, 2016 · USPA · Wraps
SQ155
BP85
DL150
Total390
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
- Amber HansenUSA · 2 meets together818.73kg719.06 DOTS
- Alex DonaldUSA · 2 meets together673.58kg584.77 DOTS
- Anna DuCharmeUSA · 2 meets together590kg528.88 DOTS
- Mars SicklesUSA · 2 meets together582.5kg456.36 DOTS
- Morgan IronsUSA · 1 meet together705kg565.41 DOTS
- Sheena ReedUSA · 1 meet together721.21kg555.88 DOTS
- Sara GorbahnCanada · 1 meet together610kg551.17 DOTS
- Nicole JenkinsUSA · 1 meet together594.21kg522.54 DOTS
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