The prolific powerlifter someway outdid herself in Texas.
Modesty and consistency have doubtless described Samantha Rice’s powerlifting outlook. The powerhouse just lately gave the game’s neighborhood one other instance of her distinctive strength and transcendence.
On Apr. 10, 2023, Rice shared a complete Instagram submit recapping her 90-kilogram weight class, first-place efficiency on the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach. By the competitors’s finish, Rice captured three all-time uncooked World Information on her squat (267.5 kilograms/589.7 kilos), deadlift (280 kilograms/617.3 kilos), and complete (702.5 kilograms/1,548.7 kilos). Rice wore a lifting belt for her high pull and a belt and knee sleeves for her high squat. The competition, which marked the third Pioneer title of Rice’s profession (2020-2021, 2023), occurred on Apr. 8, 2023, in South Padre Island, TX.
In response to Open Powerlifting, Rice’s squat report milestone formally takes again the 90-kilogram World Report from Sherine Marcelle. Earlier than Rice took the report again, Marcelle had held the record for just about two weeks after scoring a 262.3-kilograms (579-pound) squat on the 2023 World Uncooked Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Femme Fatale III.
Concerning Rice’s deadlift, she eclipsed her personal earlier uncooked all-time report milestone of 275 kilograms (606.2 kilos). The competitor notched that earlier achievement in a first-place efficiency on the 2022 United States Powerlifting Affiliation (USPA) Professional Uncooked Championships.
Lastly, final however not least, Rice’s new report complete additionally rewrites her personal tally within the report books. The earlier 90-kilogram all-time uncooked World Report complete of 687.5 kilograms (1,515.6 kilos) was additionally set by Rice on the 2022 USPA Pro Raw. Within the span of nearly half a yr, Rice has added 15 kilograms (33 kilos) to her report complete.
Right here’s an summary of Rice’s high stats from her Pioneer on the Seashore efficiency:
Samantha Rice (90KG) | 2023 Pioneer on the Seashore High Stats
- Squat — 267.5 kilograms (589.7 kilos) | All-Time Uncooked World Report
- Bench Press — 155 kilograms (341.7 kilos)
- Deadlift — 280 kilograms (617.3 kilos) | All-Time Uncooked World Report
- Whole — 702.5 kilograms (1,548.7 kilos) | All-Time Uncooked World Report
Per Open Powerlifting, Rice’s aggressive report, which dates again to August 2014, is unblemished. The athlete has by no means misplaced a sanctioned powerlifting contest. At this meteoric price, it’s unclear when or if she ever will.
In her Instagram submit, Rice beamed about her newest aggressive exploits. She additionally thought-about how she would possibly spend a well-earned and profitable $20,000 money prize.
“I got here dwelling with $20,000, my third Pioneer championship belt, and three all-time World Information,” Rice wrote. “Surrounded by among the finest individuals in my life … that’s what makes this all value it. Now, time for a brand new Momma SUV!”
Featured picture: @quadslikemom on Instagram
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