Lifter profile
Mike Lawson
52 meets from 1981 to 2024
Top 15.1 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Mike Lawson competed in 52 powerlifting meets between 1981 and 2024, with USAPL, USPF, ADFPA, and 6 more. The best total, 555 kg (single-ply, -74 kg), was set in May 1987 at Masters Nationals, 95 kg more than at the first full-power meet in October 1981. With 427.76 DOTS, Mike Lawson ranks #38,833 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 15.1% of ranked men worldwide.
227.5kg
Aug 3, 1991 · WDFPF
132.5kg
Apr 19, 2006 · IPF
217.5kg
May 16, 1987 · USPF
555kg
Single-ply · -74 kg
427.76
Career-best score
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Meet history
52 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 | Highlander Powerlifting MeetTHSPA · Unlimited · Boys | 124.7 kg120.79 | — | — | — | 498.95 | 285.93 | 12 |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Illinois State ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M4b | 59 kg58.9 | — | 707580 | — | 80 | 68.57 | 1 |
| Apr 25, 2015 | Illinois States and Great Rivers OpenUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M | 59 kg57.5 | — | 72.577.582.5 | — | 82.5 | 72.17 | 1 |
| Nov 15, 2014 | MO Rivers EdgeUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M4a | 60 kg59 | — | — | — | 85 | 72.75 | 1 |
| May 17, 2014 | Illinois State/ Great Rivers OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M4a | 67.5 kg64.6 | — | — | — | 112.5 | 89.58 | 1 |
| Aug 17, 2013 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M4a | 59 kg58.4 | — | 87.595102.5 | — | 95 | 82.01 | 1 |
| Nov 15, 2012 | Pan-American Bench Press ChampionshipsNAPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 4 | 59 kg58.16 | — | 97.5105105 | — | 97.5 | 84.46 | 2 |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Bench NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M4a | 67.5 kg65.6 | — | — | — | 115 | 90.51 | 2 |
| Apr 20, 2012 | World Masters Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 4 | 74 kg66.2 | — | 105112.5120 | — | 112.5 | 87.95 | 3 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | Bench Press National ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M4a | 66 kg64 | — | 97.5105110 | — | 110 | 88.21 | 2 |
| Aug 28, 2010 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3b | 67.5 kg66.5 | — | 7075· | — | 75 | 58.44 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3b | 60 kg59.3 | 110115120 | 95107.5107.5 | 137.5155160 | 375 | 319.60 | 1 |
| May 4, 2009 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3b | 67.5 kg66.18 | 120137.5150 | 959595 | 145170175 | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 12, 2008 | American OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3b | —66.52 | 110137.5155 | 97.5105112.5 | 137.5160182.5 | 450 | 350.55 | 1 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3b | 60 kg59.42 | — | 92.5105110 | — | 110 | 93.59 | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | Raw NationalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 67.5 kg64.72 | 102.5107.5125 | 82.587.592.5 | 120137.5155 | 372.5 | 296.18 | 7 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | Raw NationalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-M3b | 67.5 kg64.72 | 102.5107.5125 | 82.587.592.5 | 120137.5155 | 372.5 | 296.18 | 1 |
| May 2, 2008 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3b | 60 kg59.9 | 105105155 | 97.597.5100 | 140155185 | 357.5 | 302.16 | 1 |
| Mar 8, 2008 | Missouri State & Ozark OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | 100107.5110 | — | 110 | 84.78 | 1 |
| Jan 5, 2008 | Bluegrass Powerlifting and Bench Press ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 67.5 kg66.5 | — | — | — | 347.5 | 270.76 | 2 |
| Nov 18, 2007 | Bench NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3b | 60 kg59.64 | — | 92.5110110 | — | 92.5 | 78.46 | 1 |
| Mar 10, 2007 | Missouri State & Ozark Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 440 | 339.13 | 1 |
| Dec 2, 2006 | State OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-O | 67.5 kg67.3 | — | 122.5135135 | — | 122.5 | 94.62 | 1 |
| May 5, 2006 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3b | 75 kg71.8 | 165192.5192.5 | 120120125 | 150170190 | 475 | 350.66 | 1 |
| Apr 19, 2006 | World Masters Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 3 | 75 kg71.8 | — | 115122.5132.5 | — | 132.5 | 97.82 | 6 |
| Dec 3, 2005 | Bluegrass OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M3a | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 351.53 | 252.20 | 1 |
| Dec 3, 2005 | Bluegrass OpenUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 351.53 | 252.20 | 2 |
| Sep 17, 2005 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3a | 75 kg70.76 | — | 112.49122.47137.44 | — | 122.47 | 91.31 | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2005 | State MeetUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3a | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 130.18 | 93.39 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2004 | Rivers Edge PL & BPUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3 | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 117.48 | 84.28 | 1 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3a | 75 kg72.9 | — | 112.5117.5117.5 | — | 117.5 | 85.87 | 1 |
| Aug 22, 2003 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3a | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | 105110117.5 | — | 110 | 84.78 | 2 |
| Jul 26, 2003 | Ozark Powerlifting & BenchUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3a | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 112.49 | 86.70 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2002 | Central PL ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M3 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 115.21 | 88.80 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 1993 | Masters NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Masters 50-54 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 527.5 | 406.57 | 2 |
| Aug 14, 1993 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Masters 50-54 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 487.5 | 375.74 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 1992 | Masters NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Masters 50-54 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 532.5 | 410.42 | 1 |
| Aug 3, 1991 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · Masters 50-54 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 541 | 416.97 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 1990 | Masters NationalsAPF · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 547.5 | 421.98 | 1 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsWDFPF · Single-ply · M-M3 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 540 | 416.20 | 1 |
| May 5, 1990 | Masters NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 545 | 420.06 | 1 |
| Nov 18, 1989 | Masters NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 535 | 412.35 | 1 |
| May 13, 1989 | Masters NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 547.5 | 421.98 | 1 |
| Jul 28, 1988 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 530 | 408.50 | 6 |
| May 14, 1988 | Masters NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 550 | 423.91 | 1 |
| May 16, 1987 | Masters NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 67.5 kg67.5 | 200215227.5 | 100107.5110 | 202.5212.5217.5 | 555 | 427.76 | 1 |
| Nov 29, 1986 | Masters NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 502.5 | 387.30 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 1984 | Masters NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 40-44 | 60 kg59.8 | 192.5200207.5 | 92.597.5102.5 | 192.5202.5207.5 | 500 | 423.18 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 1984 | National ChampionshipsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 60 kg60 | — | — | — | 490 | 413.58 | 9 |
| Dec 1, 1983 | Wayne High School ContestUSA-UA · Single-ply · High School | 61.2 kg61.24 | — | — | — | 337.93 | 280.53 | 10 |
| Sep 3, 1983 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 60 kg60 | — | — | — | 495 | 417.80 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 1983 | Freedom Festival OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 60 kg60 | — | — | — | 472.5 | 398.81 | 4 |
| Sep 4, 1982 | World & National Masters ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 40-44 | 60 kg59.65 | 177.5185190 | 87.59597.5 | 185200202.5 | 470 | 398.62 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 1981 | World & National Masters ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 40-44 | 60 kg60 | — | — | — | 460 | 388.26 | 1 |
- Highlander Powerlifting Meet12
Feb 17, 2024 · THSPA · Unlimited
SQ179.17
BP124.74
DL195.04
Total498.95
- Illinois State Championships1
Apr 30, 2016 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP80
DL—
Total80
- Illinois States and Great Rivers Open1
Apr 25, 2015 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP82.5
DL—
Total82.5
- MO Rivers Edge1
Nov 15, 2014 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP85
DL—
Total85
- Illinois State/ Great Rivers Open1
May 17, 2014 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP112.5
DL—
Total112.5
- Bench Press Nationals1
Aug 17, 2013 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP95
DL—
Total95
- Pan-American Bench Press Championships2
Nov 15, 2012 · NAPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP97.5
DL—
Total97.5
- Bench Nationals2
Aug 25, 2012 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP115
DL—
Total115
- World Masters Bench Press Championships3
Apr 20, 2012 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP112.5
DL—
Total112.5
- Bench Press National Championships2
Sep 2, 2011 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP110
DL—
Total110
- Bench Press Nationals1
Aug 28, 2010 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP75
DL—
Total75
- Masters Nationals1
Apr 30, 2010 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ120
BP95
DL160
Total375
- Masters NationalsDQ
May 4, 2009 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ150
BP—
DL170
Total—
- American Open1
Dec 12, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ155
BP112.5
DL182.5
Total450
- Bench Press Nationals1
Aug 30, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP110
DL—
Total110
- Raw Nationals7
Jul 25, 2008 · USAPL · Raw
SQ125
BP92.5
DL155
Total372.5
- Raw Nationals1
Jul 25, 2008 · USAPL · Raw
SQ125
BP92.5
DL155
Total372.5
- Masters Nationals1
May 2, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ105
BP97.5
DL155
Total357.5
- Missouri State & Ozark Open1
Mar 8, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP110
DL—
Total110
- Bluegrass Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships2
Jan 5, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ92.5
BP100
DL155
Total347.5
- Bench Nationals1
Nov 18, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP92.5
DL—
Total92.5
- Missouri State & Ozark Powerlifting Championships1
Mar 10, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ160
BP115
DL165
Total440
- State Open1
Dec 2, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP122.5
DL—
Total122.5
- Masters Nationals1
May 5, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ165
BP120
DL190
Total475
- World Masters Bench Press Championships6
Apr 19, 2006 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP132.5
DL—
Total132.5
- Bluegrass Open1
Dec 3, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ113.4
BP102.06
DL136.08
Total351.53
- Bluegrass Open2
Dec 3, 2005 · USAPL · Raw
SQ113.4
BP102.06
DL136.08
Total351.53
- Bench Press Nationals1
Sep 17, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP122.47
DL—
Total122.47
- State Meet1
Mar 12, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP130.18
DL—
Total130.18
- Rivers Edge PL & BP1
Dec 11, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP117.48
DL—
Total117.48
- Bench Press Nationals1
Sep 10, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP117.5
DL—
Total117.5
- Bench Press Nationals2
Aug 22, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP110
DL—
Total110
- Ozark Powerlifting & Bench1
Jul 26, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP112.49
DL—
Total112.49
- Central PL Championships1
Oct 26, 2002 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP115.21
DL—
Total115.21
- Masters Nationals2
Nov 13, 1993 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ210
BP117.5
DL200
Total527.5
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships1
Aug 14, 1993 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ192.5
BP102.5
DL192.5
Total487.5
- Masters Nationals1
Nov 7, 1992 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ220
BP112.5
DL200
Total532.5
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships1
Aug 3, 1991 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP102.5
DL211
Total541
- Masters Nationals1
Nov 3, 1990 · APF · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP120
DL200
Total547.5
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships1
Jun 1, 1990 · WDFPF · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP102.5
DL210
Total540
- Masters Nationals1
May 5, 1990 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ220
BP115
DL210
Total545
- Masters Nationals1
Nov 18, 1989 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP112.5
DL200
Total535
- Masters Nationals1
May 13, 1989 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP110
DL210
Total547.5
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships6
Jul 28, 1988 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ217.5
BP102.5
DL210
Total530
- Masters Nationals1
May 14, 1988 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP112.5
DL215
Total550
- Masters Nationals1
May 16, 1987 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ227.5
BP110
DL217.5
Total555
- Masters Nationals1
Nov 29, 1986 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ197.5
BP110
DL195
Total502.5
- Masters Nationals2
Oct 13, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ200
BP97.5
DL202.5
Total500
- National Championships9
Jul 21, 1984 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ200
BP95
DL195
Total490
- Wayne High School Contest10
Dec 1, 1983 · USA-UA · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total337.93
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships1
Sep 3, 1983 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ190
BP97.5
DL207.5
Total495
- Freedom Festival Open4
Jun 25, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ187.5
BP95
DL190
Total472.5
- World & National Masters Championships2
Sep 4, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ190
BP95
DL185
Total470
- World & National Masters Championships1
Oct 24, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ175
BP90
DL195
Total460
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
- Jules PellegrinoUSA · 3 meets together594.21kg457.99 DOTS
- Rema NwosuUSA · 1 meet together893.58kg483.11 DOTS
- Antero KauranenFinland · 1 meet together285kg207.14 DOTS
- Michel DernoncourtFrance · 1 meet together—
- Roger PardoFrance · 1 meet together—
- Brady Stewart #1USA · 6 meets together830kg492.26 DOTS
- Daniel GaudreauUSA · 6 meets together960kg507.11 DOTS
- Jeffrey SnyderUSA · 6 meets together865kg490.74 DOTS
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