Journal article
Analysis of Competition Performance Leading to Success at the International Powerlifting Federation World Championships Between 2013 and 2019
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol.37(10), pp.e555-e562
2023
PMID: 37015008
Abstract
Despite being a global sport, there is a paucity of research investigating competition related factors contributing to World Championship powerlifting success. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine competition strategies that underpin gold medalists' (GMs) and silver or bronze medalists' (SBMs) performances. Data collected from open age International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Championship events 2013 to 2019 were analyzed (1,312 competitors [males n = 734, females n = 578]). Attempt weight and success for the squat (SQ), bench press (BP), and deadlift (DL); 'total' competition scores; category (age, weight class, and sex); and placing were categorized into 3 groups: GMs, SBMs, and nonwinners (fourth place or lower). One way analysis of variances determined between group differences. Odds ratios (ORs) for the likelihood of winning and placing (i.e., GMs or SBMs) were also calculated. The odds of winning a competition were increased 5.9 times for men and by 1.5 times for women, when successfully completing 8 or 9 of 9 lift attempts. These findings provide comprehensive insight into intracompetition related factors that contribute to World Championship powerlifting success to directly inform coach and athlete strategies. This information may also hold relevance for competitive state or national competitions and extend to other similarly structured strength based sports.
Details
- Title
- Analysis of Competition Performance Leading to Success at the International Powerlifting Federation World Championships Between 2013 and 2019
- Authors
- Dan van den Hoek (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Sports & Exercise ScienceJoel Garrett (Author) - Griffith UniversityS Kyle Travis (Author) - University of FloridaKate Oxnard (Author) - Australian Catholic UniversityRobert Howells (Author) - Australian Catholic UniversityPatrick Owen (Author) - Deakin UniversityChristopher Latella (Author) - Edith Cowan University
- Publication details
- Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Vol.37(10), pp.e555-e562
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- DOI
- 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004488
- ISSN
- 1533-4287
- PMID
- 37015008
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99717698302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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