2025 European Classic Championships – Sonita Muluh, +84KG

Last Updated on March 25th, 2025

The 2025 EPU European Classic Championships took place on March 23 in Malaga, Spain. One of the most notable performances was Women’s Superheavyweight lifter Sonita Muluh of Belgium, who achieved an International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) squat world record of 318 kilograms en route to an IPF world record total of 735.5 kilograms.

Muluh’s triumph on the platform was never in doubt as her world record total was 97.5 kilograms more than runner-up Aquinn Onuoha of Great Britain’s 638 kilogram total. Bronze medalist Amelie Mierger did not exceed the 600-kilogram mark, scoring 582.5 kilograms.

Muluh’s squat can be seen in the video below, courtesy of the EPF’s Instagram page:

Muluh’s squat can be seen in the video below, courtesy of the EPF’s Instagram page:

2025 European Classic Championships – Sonita Muluh, +84KG

Outfitted entirely in orange, from weightlifting shoes to knee sleeves to singlet to wrist wraps to lifting belt to hair, Muluh traveled to Spain to shatter world records in style. Upon walking the barbell out from the squat rack, she visibly braced before beginning her descent.

After fulfilling sufficient depth, she charged through the ascent, grinding slightly midway through before standing up to full lockout and a sign of relief. The lift never appeared in doubt.

Squats and Lifts

• Squat
  • 300 kilograms
  • 318 kilograms — All-Time World Record
• Bench Press
  • 145 kilograms
  • 152.5 kilograms
  • 155 kilograms
• Deadlift
  • 245 kilograms
  • 265 kilograms
  • 275 kilograms
• Total — 735.5 kilograms — All-Time World Record

Muluh’s squat exceeded the previous record she also held by five kilograms. Per , Muluh’s lift is the all-time world record squat for any division at any weight. The same is true of her 735.5-kilogram total, which chipped the previous all-time world record total held by the USA’s Tamara Walcott by a half-kilogram.

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Conclusion
Sonita Muluh’s performance at the 2025 European Classic Championships was a dominant one, setting multiple records and cementing her place as one of the world’s top powerlifters. Her all-time world record squat and total are a testament to her dedication, hard work, and natural ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Sonita Muluh?
  Sonita Muluh is a Belgian powerlifter who competes in the women’s superheavyweight division.
• What is her all-time world record squat?
  Sonita Muluh’s all-time world record squat is 318 kilograms.
• What is her all-time world record total?
  Sonita Muluh’s all-time world record total is 735.5 kilograms.