Kavwa Sichone
New Zealand · Male · 161.8 lbs (73.4 kg) bodyweight at best meet · ORPF
Pull-dominant
#745 in the elite index
531.1 DOTS
Best squat
622.8 lbs
282.5 kg
Best bench press
418.9 lbs
190 kg
Best deadlift
672.4 lbs
305 kg
Best total
1,692 lbs
767.5 kg
Best DOTS
531.1
Profile analysis
Kavwa Sichone ranks #745 among the men in our elite index and #8 in New Zealand and #44 in the 74 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 531.1 set at Oceania Regional Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships (2024).
Relative to bodyweight, Kavwa squats 3.85×, benches 2.59× and deadlifts 4.16× bodyweight. The total splits 36% squat, 24% bench and 39% 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 34 raw full-power meets in 7 federations (NZPF, OceaniaPF, IPF, ORPF), Kavwa took 23 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 655.9 lbs (297.5 kg) — about 59.0 lbs per year over 11.1 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
531.1
Best Wilks
528.2
Best IPF GL
107.6
Career make rate and attempt selection
Kavwa made 67% of recorded attempts (185/275) and went 9-for-9 in 0 of 28 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 68% (63/93) | 94% of best | +24 lbs | +16 lbs |
| Bench press | 65% (59/91) | 95% of best | +19 lbs | +12 lbs |
| Deadlift | 69% (63/91) | 94% of best | +28 lbs | +20 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
52 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2026-08-01. Longest gap between two PRs: 3.0 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Total | 1,692 lbs (767.5 kg) | +9.9 lbs | Apex Alliance Open V |
| 2026-08-01 | Squat | 622.8 lbs (282.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Apex Alliance Open V |
| 2026-02-13 | Total | 1,682.1 lbs (763 kg) | +28.7 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2026-02-13 | Squat | 595.2 lbs (270 kg) | +11 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2025-11-02 | Squat | 584.2 lbs (265 kg) | +11 lbs | Apex Alliance Open III |
| 2025-09-25 | Total | 1,653.5 lbs (750 kg) | +16.5 lbs | New Zealand Powerlifting Open Nationals |
| 2025-09-25 | Bench press | 418.9 lbs (190 kg) | +22 lbs | New Zealand Powerlifting Open Nationals |
| 2024-09-16 | Total | 1,636.9 lbs (742.5 kg) | +33.1 lbs | National Championships |
| 2024-09-16 | Deadlift | 672.4 lbs (305 kg) | +22 lbs | National Championships |
| 2024-09-16 | Squat | 573.2 lbs (260 kg) | +11 lbs | National Championships |
| 2023-09-06 | Bench press | 396.8 lbs (180 kg) | +5.5 lbs | New Zealand Nationals |
| 2023-04-01 | Total | 1,603.9 lbs (727.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Effectus Cup |
| 2023-04-01 | Deadlift | 650.4 lbs (295 kg) | +11 lbs | Effectus Cup |
| 2022-08-01 | Squat | 562.2 lbs (255 kg) | +5.5 lbs | New Zealand Championships |
| 2022-06-06 | Squat | 556.7 lbs (252.5 kg) | +11 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.08×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.67×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2015
148.9 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
178.2 lbs
+29.3 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 163.1 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Apex Alliance Open V · APLA | 1 | 179.7 lbs | 622.8 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,692 lbs (767.5 kg) | 523.5 |
| 2026-02-13 | Classic Open Nationals · APLA | 2 | 176.8 lbs | 595.2 lbs / 414.5 lbs / 672.4 lbs | 1,682.1 lbs (763 kg) | 525.4 |
| 2025-11-02 | Apex Alliance Open III · APLA | 1 | 174.5 lbs | 584.2 lbs / 407.9 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,642.4 lbs (745 kg) | 517.0 |
| 2025-09-25 | New Zealand Powerlifting Open Nationals · NZPF | 1 | 175.2 lbs | 573.2 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 661.4 lbs | 1,653.5 lbs (750 kg) | 519.3 |
| 2025-06-08 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 6 | 162 lbs | 562.2 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,592.8 lbs (722.5 kg) | 525.3 |
| 2024-10-31 | Oceania Regional Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships · ORPF | 1 | 161.8 lbs | 573.2 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 655.9 lbs | 1,609.4 lbs (730 kg) | 531.1 |
| 2024-09-16 | National Championships · NZPF | 2 | 175.7 lbs | 573.2 lbs / 391.3 lbs / 672.4 lbs | 1,636.9 lbs (742.5 kg) | 513.1 |
| 2024-04-12 | Auckland Powerlifting Championships · NZPF | 1 | 162 lbs | 551.2 lbs / 363.8 lbs / 628.3 lbs | 1,543.2 lbs (700 kg) | 508.8 |
| 2023-09-06 | New Zealand Nationals · NZPF | 1 | 169.4 lbs | 562.2 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 628.3 lbs | 1,587.3 lbs (720 kg) | 508.7 |
| 2023-04-01 | Effectus Cup · APU | 1 | 163 lbs | 562.2 lbs / 391.3 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,603.9 lbs (727.5 kg) | 526.7 |
| 2022-11-28 | Commonwealth Championships · CommonwealthPF | 2 | 162.5 lbs | 551.2 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,565.3 lbs (710 kg) | 515.1 |
| 2022-08-01 | New Zealand Championships · NZPF | 1 | 162.2 lbs | 562.2 lbs / 374.8 lbs / 628.3 lbs | 1,565.3 lbs (710 kg) | 515.8 |
| 2022-06-06 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 8 | 160.6 lbs | 556.7 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 617.3 lbs | 1,543.2 lbs (700 kg) | 511.8 |
| 2021-08-21 | SA State Championships · APU | 1 | 161.1 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 617.3 lbs | 1,515.7 lbs (687.5 kg) | 501.7 |
| 2021-04-11 | South Debut · APU | 1 | 161 lbs | 512.6 lbs / 385.8 lbs / 606.3 lbs | 1,504.7 lbs (682.5 kg) | 498.1 |
| 2020-12-12 | Panthers Summer Classic III · APU | 1 | 162.6 lbs | 545.6 lbs / 391.3 lbs / 639.3 lbs | 1,576.3 lbs (715 kg) | 518.5 |
| 2020-08-22 | QLD State Championships · APU | 1 | 161.5 lbs | 540.1 lbs / 391.3 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,565.3 lbs (710 kg) | 517.2 |
| 2019-11-23 | Auckland Classic Cup · NZPF | 1 | 160.7 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 385.8 lbs / 595.2 lbs | 1,510.2 lbs (685 kg) | 500.6 |
| 2019-06-04 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 4 | 145.1 lbs | 496 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 562.2 lbs | 1,416.5 lbs (642.5 kg) | 504.6 |
| 2019-04-06 | Auckland Powerlifting Championships · NZPF | 2 | 164.5 lbs | 523.6 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 573.2 lbs | 1,477.1 lbs (670 kg) | 482.3 |
| 2019-03-12 | Asian Pacific Championship · ORPF | 1 | 156.4 lbs | 507.1 lbs / 377 lbs / 578.7 lbs | 1,462.8 lbs (663.5 kg) | 493.8 |
| 2018-11-24 | Oceania Championships · ORPF | 1 | 155.2 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 374.8 lbs / 589.7 lbs | 1,482.6 lbs (672.5 kg) | 503.2 |
| 2018-10-28 | New Zealand Record Breakers · NZPF | 1 | 156.1 lbs | 490.5 lbs / 366 lbs / 540.1 lbs | 1,396.6 lbs (633.5 kg) | 472.1 |
| 2018-08-23 | New Zealand Powerlifting Championships · NZPF | 1 | 145.5 lbs | 480.6 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 540.1 lbs | 1,368 lbs (620.5 kg) | 486.3 |
| 2018-06-06 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 9 | 145.1 lbs | 474 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 507.1 lbs | 1,328.3 lbs (602.5 kg) | 473.1 |
| 2018-04-08 | Auckland Powerlifting Championships · NZPF | 3 | 159.4 lbs | 490.5 lbs / 374.8 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,361.4 lbs (617.5 kg) | 453.8 |
| 2017-12-09 | Oceania Championships & Pacific Invitationals · OceaniaPF | 1 | 145.3 lbs | 451.9 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,284.2 lbs (582.5 kg) | 456.9 |
| 2017-10-29 | National Classic Powerlifting Championships · NZPF | 1 | 145.5 lbs | 464.1 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 512.6 lbs | 1,318.4 lbs (598 kg) | 468.6 |
| 2017-04-07 | Auckland Powerlifting Championships · NZPF | 2 | 145.5 lbs | 418.9 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 468.5 lbs | 1,223.6 lbs (555 kg) | 434.9 |
| 2016-12-08 | Asia & Oceania Classic Powerlifting Championships · OceaniaPF | 3 | 155.1 lbs | 429.9 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 474 lbs | 1,256.6 lbs (570 kg) | 426.7 |
| 2016-09-04 | WBOP 3-lift Championships · NZPF | 1 | 152.6 lbs | 418.9 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 418.9 lbs | 1,174 lbs (532.5 kg) | 403.2 |
| 2016-08-17 | National Classic Powerlifting Championships · NZPF | 1 | 146.4 lbs | 385.8 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 463 lbs | 1,157.4 lbs (525 kg) | 409.5 |
| 2015-11-14 | WBOP Classic Cup · NZPF | 1 | 145.3 lbs | 407.9 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 396.8 lbs | 1,113.3 lbs (505 kg) | 396.1 |
| 2015-06-20 | WBOP Powerlifting Novice Comp · NZPF | 1 | 152.6 lbs | 330.7 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 396.8 lbs | 1,036.2 lbs (470 kg) | 355.9 |
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Matt Silvey →
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Jurins Kengamu →
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Erik Willis →
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Chris Kennedy →
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