Catherine Gagné
Canada · Female · 112.6 lbs (51.1 kg) bodyweight at best meet · CPU
Pull-dominant
#131 in the elite index
561.7 DOTS
Best squat
385.8 lbs
175 kg
Best bench press
209.4 lbs
95 kg
Best deadlift
418.9 lbs
190 kg
Best total
1,003.1 lbs
455 kg
Best DOTS
561.7
Profile analysis
Catherine Gagné ranks #131 among the women in our elite index and #11 in Canada and #4 in the 52 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 561.7 set at Nationals (2026).
Relative to bodyweight, Catherine squats 3.43×, benches 1.86× and deadlifts 3.72× bodyweight. The total splits 38% squat, 21% bench and 41% deadlift.
Pull-dominant. The deadlift represents more of the total than average, the signature of a powerful posterior chain and often long arms relative to the torso.
Across 14 raw full-power meets in 2 federations (CPU, IPF), Catherine took 7 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 192.9 lbs (87.5 kg) — about 47.5 lbs per year over 4.1 years.
Scores: DOTS, Wilks and IPF GL points
Three ways to compare strength across bodyweights. Wilks is the long-time US reference, IPF GL (Goodlift) points are used by the IPF since 2020. Best score across all meets.
Best DOTS
561.7
Best Wilks
575.2
Best IPF GL
116.7
Career make rate and attempt selection
Catherine made 82% of recorded attempts (103/126) and went 9-for-9 in 2 of 14 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 81% (34/42) | 93% of best | +19 lbs | +12 lbs |
| Bench press | 81% (34/42) | 92% of best | +10 lbs | +8 lbs |
| Deadlift | 83% (35/42) | 93% of best | +20 lbs | +13 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
28 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2026-03-14. Longest gap between two PRs: 1.6 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | Total | 1,003.1 lbs (455 kg) | +12.1 lbs | Nationals |
| 2026-03-14 | Deadlift | 418.9 lbs (190 kg) | +12.1 lbs | Nationals |
| 2026-03-14 | Bench press | 209.4 lbs (95 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Nationals |
| 2025-10-10 | Total | 991 lbs (449.5 kg) | +13.2 lbs | Championnat Provincial Open et Masters |
| 2025-10-10 | Deadlift | 406.8 lbs (184.5 kg) | +4.4 lbs | Championnat Provincial Open et Masters |
| 2025-10-10 | Squat | 385.8 lbs (175 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Championnat Provincial Open et Masters |
| 2025-06-08 | Squat | 380.3 lbs (172.5 kg) | +3.3 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2025-03-08 | Bench press | 203.9 lbs (92.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Force au féminin |
| 2024-09-14 | Total | 977.7 lbs (443.5 kg) | +12.1 lbs | Nationals |
| 2024-09-14 | Bench press | 198.4 lbs (90 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Nationals |
| 2024-09-14 | Squat | 377 lbs (171 kg) | +6.6 lbs | Nationals |
| 2024-02-18 | Total | 965.6 lbs (438 kg) | +49.6 lbs | Central Canadian Championships |
| 2024-02-18 | Deadlift | 402.3 lbs (182.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Central Canadian Championships |
| 2024-02-18 | Bench press | 192.9 lbs (87.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Central Canadian Championships |
| 2024-02-18 | Squat | 370.4 lbs (168 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Central Canadian Championships |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.09×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.54×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2022
108.7 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
112.6 lbs
+4 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 114.6 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 3 | 112.7 lbs | 380.3 lbs / 209.4 lbs / 413.4 lbs | 1,003.1 lbs (455 kg) | 561.4 |
| 2026-03-14 | Nationals · CPU | 1 | 112.6 lbs | 374.8 lbs / 209.4 lbs / 418.9 lbs | 1,003.1 lbs (455 kg) | 561.7 |
| 2025-10-10 | Championnat Provincial Open et Masters · CPU | 1 | 113.8 lbs | 385.8 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 406.8 lbs | 991 lbs (449.5 kg) | 550.9 |
| 2025-06-08 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 5 | 112.5 lbs | 380.3 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 385.8 lbs | 964.5 lbs (437.5 kg) | 540.3 |
| 2025-03-08 | Force au féminin · CPU | 1 | 113 lbs | 369.3 lbs / 203.9 lbs / 396.8 lbs | 970 lbs (440 kg) | 541.8 |
| 2024-09-14 | Nationals · CPU | 1 | 113.8 lbs | 377 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 402.3 lbs | 977.7 lbs (443.5 kg) | 543.3 |
| 2024-06-15 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 7 | 113 lbs | 341.7 lbs / 187.4 lbs / 391.3 lbs | 920.4 lbs (417.5 kg) | 514.1 |
| 2024-02-18 | Central Canadian Championships · CPU | 1 | 113.6 lbs | 370.4 lbs / 192.9 lbs / 402.3 lbs | 965.6 lbs (438 kg) | 537.4 |
| 2023-12-09 | Championnat provincial open et masters · CPU | 1 | 111.1 lbs | 342.8 lbs / 176.4 lbs / 396.8 lbs | 916 lbs (415.5 kg) | 517.7 |
| 2023-05-21 | Championnat invitation · CPU | 2 | 108.5 lbs | 341.7 lbs / 176.4 lbs / 396.8 lbs | 914.9 lbs (415 kg) | 526.0 |
| 2023-02-13 | Nationals · CPU | 4 | 110.9 lbs | 336.2 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 380.3 lbs | 881.8 lbs (400 kg) | 498.9 |
| 2022-10-28 | Championnat Provincials · CPU | 2 | 108.8 lbs | 292.1 lbs / 170.9 lbs / 380.3 lbs | 843.3 lbs (382.5 kg) | 483.8 |
| 2022-08-26 | Central Championships · CPU | 1 | 109.5 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 374.8 lbs | 848.8 lbs (385 kg) | 484.8 |
| 2022-05-21 | Championnat Invitation · CPU | 2 | 107.7 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 159.8 lbs / 341.7 lbs | 810.2 lbs (367.5 kg) | 468.2 |
Frequent rivals
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