Lifter profile
Paul Gidney
51 meets from 1995 to 2026
Top 8.1 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Paul Gidney competed in 51 powerlifting meets between 1995 and 2026, with CPU, IPF, and CommonwealthPF. The best total, 735 kg (single-ply, -105 kg), was set in April 2006 at Canadian Nationals, 132.5 kg more than at the first full-power meet in October 1995. With 457.22 DOTS, Paul Gidney ranks #1,254 among men in the Canada rankings and in the top 8.1% of ranked men worldwide.
270kg
Oct 2, 2006 · IPF
192.5kg
Nov 24, 2007 · CPU
296kg
Sep 15, 2019 · CommonwealthPF
735kg
Single-ply · -105 kg
457.22
Career-best score
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Meet history
51 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | NSPL ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Masters 3 | 105 kg94.6 | 180·· | 110·· | 220·· | 510 | 321.87 | 1 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 3 | 105 kg103.35 | 230235240 | 165165170 | 276.5280.5285.5 | 685.5 | 416.10 | 1 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Commonwealth ChampionshipsCommonwealthPF · Single-ply · Masters 3 | 105 kg103.35 | 230235240 | 165165170 | 276.5280.5285.5 | 685.5 | 416.10 | 1 |
| Feb 13, 2023 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Masters 3 | 105 kg101 | 200215220 | 162.5167.5172.5 | 260276293 | 668.5 | 409.72 | 1 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Mike Laroche Memorial OpenCPU · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg100.6 | 200215230 | 155165172.5 | 230255272.5 | 660 | 405.19 | 1 |
| Oct 7, 2019 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg102.3 | 240252.5252.5 | 175175175 | 265282.5307.5 | 710 | 432.81 | 6 |
| Sep 15, 2019 | Commonwealth ChampionshipsCommonwealthPF · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg101.87 | 235252.5262.5 | 165175182.5 | 270285296 | 731 | 446.40 | 1 |
| May 25, 2019 | NB/NS ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 2 | 105 kg96 | — | 7577.5· | — | 75 | 47.01 | 1 |
| Mar 4, 2019 | National ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg103.3 | — | — | — | 722.5 | 438.65 | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2018 | New Brunswick and Nova Scotia ProvincialsCPU · Raw · Bench only · Masters 2 | 105 kg94.9 | — | — | — | 100 | 63.02 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2017 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg101.68 | 235245255 | 175182.5190 | 280295302.5 | 732.5 | 447.66 | 4 |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Canadian National ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg103.6 | — | — | — | 695.5 | 421.75 | 1 |
| Sep 28, 2015 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg102.2 | 235235235 | 185190195 | 265270277.5 | — | — | DQ |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg101.1 | — | — | — | 712.5 | 436.50 | 1 |
| Apr 6, 2015 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 2 | 105 kg102.2 | — | — | — | 182.5 | 111.29 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2013 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg102.55 | 245252.5257.5 | 172.5180182.5 | 280295320 | 732.5 | 446.07 | 2 |
| Mar 20, 2013 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 2 | 105 kg101.6 | — | — | — | 702.5 | 429.47 | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | Commonwealth Powerlifting ChampionshipsCommonwealthPF · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 93 kg91.85 | 235235245 | 155162.5· | 270282.5282.5 | 677.5 | 433.67 | 2 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | Canadian Benchpress ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 105 kg95.5 | — | — | — | 180 | 113.10 | 1 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 93 kg92.7 | — | — | — | 717.5 | 457.22 | 3 |
| Jan 15, 2011 | PEI Provincial ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 93 kg89.3 | — | — | — | 675 | 438.18 | 1 |
| May 29, 2010 | Nova Scotia Provincial ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg94.6 | — | — | — | 167.5 | 105.71 | 1 |
| May 29, 2010 | Nova Scotia Provincial ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg94.6 | — | — | — | 675 | 426.00 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2010 | Canadian Benchpress ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg98 | — | — | — | 170 | 105.57 | 3 |
| Apr 7, 2010 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg98 | — | — | — | 695 | 431.60 | 4 |
| May 30, 2009 | Nova Scotia ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg97.8 | — | — | — | 692.5 | 430.44 | 1 |
| Apr 13, 2008 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 110 kg101.9 | — | — | — | 182.5 | 111.43 | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2008 | Canadian ChampionshipCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 110 kg101.9 | — | — | — | 710 | 433.52 | 1 |
| Nov 24, 2007 | Truro Fall ClassicCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 192.5 | 114.01 | 1 |
| Nov 24, 2007 | Truro Fall ClassicCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 712.5 | 421.99 | 1 |
| Oct 2, 2006 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg99.1 | 257.5270275 | 185192.5192.5 | 272.5282.5285 | 727.5 | 449.56 | 5 |
| Apr 9, 2006 | Canadian NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 175 | 107.72 | 2 |
| Apr 8, 2006 | Canadian NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 735 | 452.40 | 1 |
| May 7, 2005 | Nova Scotia Prov. BenchCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg94.2 | — | — | — | 160 | 101.18 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg97.8 | — | — | — | 170 | 105.67 | 2 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg96.9 | — | — | — | 660 | 411.95 | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2005 | Niagara OpenCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg98.8 | — | — | — | 692.5 | 428.50 | 1 |
| May 8, 2004 | Nova Scotia ProvincialsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 170 | 104.64 | 1 |
| Mar 21, 2004 | National BenchpressCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg99.8 | — | — | — | 177.5 | 109.35 | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2004 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 100 kg99.7 | — | — | — | 667.5 | 411.39 | 2 |
| Mar 16, 2003 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Masters 1 | 100 kg99.3 | — | — | — | 180 | 111.13 | 2 |
| Nov 13, 2002 | Men's World Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg96.4 | — | — | — | 617.5 | 386.33 | 16 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 182.5 | 108.09 | 1 |
| Mar 22, 2002 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 670 | 412.40 | 6 |
| Dec 1, 2001 | Eastern Canadian Powerlifting ChampionshipsCPU · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 650 | 400.09 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2001 | BP NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 100 kg92.6 | — | — | — | 160 | 102.01 | 3 |
| Mar 30, 2001 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg88.7 | — | — | — | 652.5 | 425.04 | 3 |
| Feb 27, 2000 | BP NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 100 kg91.9 | — | — | — | 150 | 95.99 | 2 |
| Feb 26, 2000 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg89.45 | — | — | — | 650 | 421.60 | 3 |
| May 1, 1999 | Men's OpenCPU · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg89.7 | — | — | — | 672.5 | 435.57 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 1997 | Eastern Canadian BP ChampionshipsCPU · Single-ply · Bench only · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 145 | 93.76 | 4 |
| Nov 8, 1997 | Eastern Canadian Powerlifting ChampionshipsCPU · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 662.5 | 428.37 | 3 |
| May 18, 1997 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg89.7 | — | — | — | 677.5 | 438.81 | 4 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | St Mary's OpenCPU · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 652.5 | 421.91 | 1 |
| May 17, 1996 | NationalsCPU · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg80.9 | — | — | — | 622.5 | 426.44 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 1995 | Annual Sydney OpenCPU · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 602.5 | 408.13 | 3 |
- NSPL Provincials1
May 30, 2026 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ180
BP110
DL220
Total510
- World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Championships1
Oct 5, 2024 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ235
BP170
DL280.5
Total685.5
- Commonwealth Championships1
Oct 4, 2024 · CommonwealthPF · Single-ply
SQ235
BP170
DL280.5
Total685.5
- Nationals1
Feb 13, 2023 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ220
BP172.5
DL276
Total668.5
- Mike Laroche Memorial Open1
Feb 26, 2022 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ215
BP172.5
DL272.5
Total660
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships6
Oct 7, 2019 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ252.5
BP175
DL282.5
Total710
- Commonwealth Championships1
Sep 15, 2019 · CommonwealthPF · Single-ply
SQ252.5
BP182.5
DL296
Total731
- NB/NS Provincials1
May 25, 2019 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP75
DL—
Total75
- National Championship1
Mar 4, 2019 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ257.5
BP185
DL280
Total722.5
- New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Provincials1
Jun 16, 2018 · CPU · Raw
SQ—
BP100
DL—
Total100
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships4
Oct 1, 2017 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ255
BP182.5
DL295
Total732.5
- Canadian National Championship1
Mar 13, 2017 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ225
BP175
DL295.5
Total695.5
- World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsDQ
Sep 28, 2015 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP195
DL277.5
Total—
- Canadian Championship1
Apr 6, 2015 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ245
BP187.5
DL280
Total712.5
- Canadian Championship1
Apr 6, 2015 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP182.5
DL—
Total182.5
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships2
Sep 24, 2013 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ257.5
BP180
DL295
Total732.5
- Canadian Championship1
Mar 20, 2013 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ235
BP177.5
DL290
Total702.5
- Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships2
Dec 16, 2011 · CommonwealthPF · Single-ply
SQ245
BP162.5
DL270
Total677.5
- Canadian Benchpress Championship1
Mar 29, 2011 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP180
DL—
Total180
- Canadian Championship3
Mar 29, 2011 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ252.5
BP177.5
DL287.5
Total717.5
- PEI Provincial Championship1
Jan 15, 2011 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ240
BP160
DL275
Total675
- Nova Scotia Provincial Championship1
May 29, 2010 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP167.5
DL—
Total167.5
- Nova Scotia Provincial Championship1
May 29, 2010 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ250
BP175
DL250
Total675
- Canadian Benchpress Championship3
Apr 7, 2010 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP170
DL—
Total170
- Canadian Championship4
Apr 7, 2010 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ250
BP175
DL270
Total695
- Nova Scotia Provincials1
May 30, 2009 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ252.5
BP187.5
DL252.5
Total692.5
- Canadian Championship1
Apr 13, 2008 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP182.5
DL—
Total182.5
- Canadian Championship1
Apr 10, 2008 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ265
BP182.5
DL262.5
Total710
- Truro Fall Classic1
Nov 24, 2007 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP192.5
DL—
Total192.5
- Truro Fall Classic1
Nov 24, 2007 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ260
BP192.5
DL260
Total712.5
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships5
Oct 2, 2006 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ270
BP185
DL272.5
Total727.5
- Canadian Nationals2
Apr 9, 2006 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP175
DL—
Total175
- Canadian Nationals1
Apr 8, 2006 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ267.5
BP187.5
DL280
Total735
- Nova Scotia Prov. Bench1
May 7, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP160
DL—
Total160
- Nationals2
Apr 7, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP170
DL—
Total170
- Nationals1
Apr 7, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ235
BP165
DL260
Total660
- Niagara Open1
Jan 22, 2005 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ250
BP182.5
DL260
Total692.5
- Nova Scotia Provincials1
May 8, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP170
DL—
Total170
- National Benchpress1
Mar 21, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP177.5
DL—
Total177.5
- Nationals2
Mar 18, 2004 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP167.5
DL257.5
Total667.5
- Nationals2
Mar 16, 2003 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP180
DL—
Total180
- Men's World Powerlifting Championships16
Nov 13, 2002 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ210
BP165
DL242.5
Total617.5
- Nationals1
Mar 22, 2002 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP182.5
DL—
Total182.5
- Nationals6
Mar 22, 2002 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ235
BP172.5
DL262.5
Total670
- Eastern Canadian Powerlifting Championships1
Dec 1, 2001 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ235
BP165
DL250
Total650
- BP Nationals3
Apr 1, 2001 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP160
DL—
Total160
- Nationals3
Mar 30, 2001 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ230
BP155
DL267.5
Total652.5
- BP Nationals2
Feb 27, 2000 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- Nationals3
Feb 26, 2000 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP162.5
DL265
Total650
- Men's Open6
May 1, 1999 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ232.5
BP155
DL285
Total672.5
- Eastern Canadian BP Championships4
Nov 8, 1997 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ—
BP145
DL—
Total145
- Eastern Canadian Powerlifting Championships3
Nov 8, 1997 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ232.5
BP150
DL280
Total662.5
- Nationals4
May 18, 1997 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ235
BP165
DL277.5
Total677.5
- St Mary's Open1
Nov 22, 1996 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP157.5
DL272.5
Total652.5
- Nationals6
May 17, 1996 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ220
BP142.5
DL260
Total622.5
- Annual Sydney Open3
Oct 28, 1995 · CPU · Single-ply
SQ215
BP132.5
DL255
Total602.5
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- Aaron ZiffleCanada · 3 meets together850kg540.87 DOTS
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- Sune BakDenmark · 2 meets together927.5kg546.26 DOTS
- Michael KalterUSA · 2 meets together867.5kg524.95 DOTS
- Lars HöglanderSweden · 2 meets together757.5kg461.95 DOTS
- Cristian OproiuRomania · 2 meets together760kg457.71 DOTS
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