The Chinese Taipei powerlifter also squatted 300kg and totaled 813.5kg at the 2026 IPF World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Istanbul
Tsung-Ting Hsieh delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 IPF World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships, breaking three Masters 1 world records while capturing the world title in the 66kg division.
Competing in Istanbul, Türkiye, Hsieh recorded a massive 223.5kg (492.7-pound) equipped bench press, setting a new Masters 1 world record in the weight class.
However, the bench press was only part of his impressive performance. Hsieh also established a Masters 1 squat world record with 300kg (661.4 pounds) before finishing with an 813.5kg (1,793.5-pound) total, another Masters 1 world record.
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) highlighted his achievements on social media, sharing footage of his record-breaking lifts.
Tsung-Ting Hsieh Sets Three World Records in Istanbul
The 2026 IPF World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships are being held November 9-15 in Istanbul, bringing together some of the world’s strongest equipped powerlifters.
Hsieh’s performance was particularly impressive considering he competed in the 66kg (145.5-pound) weight class.
His record-breaking numbers included:
- Squat: 300kg (661.4 pounds), Masters 1 world record
- Bench Press: 223.5kg (492.7 pounds), Masters 1 world record
- Deadlift: 290kg (639.3 pounds)
- Total: 813.5kg (1,793.5 pounds), Masters 1 world record
His bench press was more than 3.3 times the upper weight limit of his division, while his squat exceeded 4.5 times that limit.
The records were established in equipped powerlifting, which permits specialized supportive equipment, including squat suits and bench shirts. These provide assistance during the lifts and distinguish equipped records from those established in classic or raw competition.
The Masters 1 division includes athletes between the ages of 40 and 49. Hsieh’s records were achieved during the World Open competition, demonstrating his ability to compete against younger athletes while continuing to rewrite the Masters record books.
Hsieh Continues His Remarkable Powerlifting Career
Hsieh, 44, has spent more than two decades competing internationally and has established himself as one of the most accomplished powerlifters in his weight class.
His success extends well beyond Masters competition.
At the 2025 IPF World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Romania, Hsieh finished second in the 66kg division with a 795kg total. His performance included a 290kg squat, 215kg bench press, and 290kg deadlift.
He also represented Chinese Taipei at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, where he earned a silver medal in the lightweight equipped competition.
His latest performance represents another step forward. The 813.5kg total exceeds the 800kg mark he previously achieved in international competition.
Hsieh’s latest records reinforce his longevity in a demanding strength sport. More than two decades into his international career, he continues to push the limits of what is possible in the 66kg division.
With three Masters 1 world records and another world title, Hsieh has added an extraordinary chapter to his powerlifting résumé.
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