Meghan Scanlon
USA · Female · 138.1 lbs (62.7 kg) bodyweight at best meet · AMP
Balanced lifter
#17 in the elite index
610.8 DOTS
Best squat
468.5 lbs
212.5 kg
Best bench press
325.2 lbs
147.5 kg
Best deadlift
496 lbs
225 kg
Best total
1,278.7 lbs
580 kg
Best DOTS
610.8
Profile analysis
Meghan Scanlon ranks #17 among the women in our elite index and #23 in USA and #1 in the 63 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 610.8 set at Classic Open Nationals (2025).
Relative to bodyweight, Meghan squats 3.39×, benches 2.35× and deadlifts 3.59× bodyweight. The total splits 36% squat, 25% bench and 38% deadlift.
Balanced lifter. All three lifts sit close to the typical elite distribution, with no single movement carrying the total — a sign of well-rounded strength.
Across 36 raw full-power meets in 5 federations (USAPL, IPF, NAPF, AMP), Meghan took 22 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 413.4 lbs (187.5 kg) — about 39.0 lbs per year over 10.6 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
610.8
Best Wilks
610.4
Best IPF GL
124.3
Career make rate and attempt selection
Meghan made 81% of recorded attempts (261/323) and went 9-for-9 in 9 of 35 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 83% (89/107) | 93% of best | +18 lbs | +12 lbs |
| Bench press | 76% (82/108) | 94% of best | +11 lbs | +7 lbs |
| Deadlift | 83% (90/108) | 93% of best | +23 lbs | +15 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
53 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: squat on 2026-06-13. Longest gap between two PRs: 3.8 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | Squat | 468.5 lbs (212.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2025-11-22 | Total | 1,278.7 lbs (580 kg) | +14.3 lbs | SBD Austin |
| 2025-11-22 | Deadlift | 496 lbs (225 kg) | +11 lbs | SBD Austin |
| 2025-11-22 | Squat | 463 lbs (210 kg) | +5.5 lbs | SBD Austin |
| 2025-10-11 | Total | 1,264.3 lbs (573.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Avancus Houston Primetime |
| 2025-10-11 | Squat | 457.5 lbs (207.5 kg) | +9.9 lbs | Avancus Houston Primetime |
| 2025-04-03 | Total | 1,247.8 lbs (566 kg) | +7.7 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2025-04-03 | Deadlift | 485 lbs (220 kg) | +11 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2025-04-03 | Squat | 447.5 lbs (203 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2024-12-14 | Total | 1,240.1 lbs (562.5 kg) | +22 lbs | Maine Classic |
| 2024-12-14 | Bench press | 325.2 lbs (147.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Maine Classic |
| 2024-06-15 | Total | 1,218.1 lbs (552.5 kg) | +20.9 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2024-06-15 | Squat | 446.4 lbs (202.5 kg) | +15.4 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2024-03-14 | Total | 1,197.1 lbs (543 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Classic Raw Open Nationals |
| 2024-03-14 | Squat | 431 lbs (195.5 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Classic Raw Open Nationals |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.06×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.69×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2016
141.8 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
145.5 lbs
+3.7 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 138.9 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-04 | Avancus Houston · AMP | 3 | 150.1 lbs | 468.5 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 490.5 lbs | 1,267.7 lbs (575 kg) | 590.6 |
| 2026-08-30 | Rising Tide · AMP | 1 | 151.2 lbs | 463 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 490.5 lbs | 1,262.1 lbs (572.5 kg) | 585.6 |
| 2026-06-13 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 3 | 150.1 lbs | 468.5 lbs / 286.6 lbs / 479.5 lbs | 1,234.6 lbs (560 kg) | 575.2 |
| 2026-03-05 | Open Nationals · AMP | 1 | 138.3 lbs | 448.6 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 490.5 lbs | 1,242.3 lbs (563.5 kg) | 607.6 |
| 2026-01-31 | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 9 | 137.8 lbs | 446.4 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 474 lbs | 1,223.6 lbs (555 kg) | 599.8 |
| 2025-11-22 | SBD Austin · AMP | 1 | 147.7 lbs | 463 lbs / 319.7 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,278.7 lbs (580 kg) | 601.4 |
| 2025-10-11 | Avancus Houston Primetime · AMP | 1 | 146.4 lbs | 457.5 lbs / 321.9 lbs / 485 lbs | 1,264.3 lbs (573.5 kg) | 597.8 |
| 2025-06-08 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 3 | 138.5 lbs | 440.9 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 457.5 lbs | 1,201.5 lbs (545 kg) | 587.3 |
| 2025-04-03 | Classic Open Nationals · AMP | 1 | 138.1 lbs | 447.5 lbs / 315.3 lbs / 485 lbs | 1,247.8 lbs (566 kg) | 610.8 |
| 2025-01-26 | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 4 | 138.3 lbs | 446.4 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 474 lbs | 1,223.6 lbs (555 kg) | 598.5 |
| 2024-12-14 | Maine Classic · AMP | 1 | 141.8 lbs | 440.9 lbs / 325.2 lbs / 474 lbs | 1,240.1 lbs (562.5 kg) | 597.6 |
| 2024-06-15 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 138 lbs | 446.4 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 463 lbs | 1,218.1 lbs (552.5 kg) | 596.5 |
| 2024-03-14 | Classic Raw Open Nationals · AMP | 1 | 136.7 lbs | 431 lbs / 297.6 lbs / 468.5 lbs | 1,197.1 lbs (543 kg) | 589.8 |
| 2023-11-11 | Texas Fall Championship · AMP | 1 | 138.9 lbs | 424.4 lbs / 297.6 lbs / 474 lbs | 1,196 lbs (542.5 kg) | 583.5 |
| 2023-06-11 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 138.3 lbs | 429.9 lbs / 281.1 lbs / 463 lbs | 1,174 lbs (532.5 kg) | 574.1 |
| 2023-03-25 | Perf. Cup · APU | G | 138.2 lbs | 413.4 lbs / 281.1 lbs / 429.9 lbs | 1,124.4 lbs (510 kg) | 550.1 |
| 2023-02-24 | Classic National Championship · AMP | 1 | 136.8 lbs | 418.9 lbs / 275.6 lbs / 451.9 lbs | 1,146.4 lbs (520 kg) | 564.4 |
| 2022-12-17 | Holiday Hoedown · AMP | 1 | 139.1 lbs | 418.9 lbs / 314.2 lbs / 451.9 lbs | 1,185 lbs (537.5 kg) | 577.5 |
| 2022-06-06 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 135.7 lbs | 396.8 lbs / 275.6 lbs / 440.9 lbs | 1,113.3 lbs (505 kg) | 551.0 |
| 2022-04-01 | Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD · AMP | 1 | 137.2 lbs | 391.3 lbs / 270.1 lbs / 429.9 lbs | 1,091.3 lbs (495 kg) | 536.3 |
| 2021-12-12 | Baystate Series III · USAPL | 1 | 137.6 lbs | 391.3 lbs / 275.6 lbs / 424.4 lbs | 1,091.3 lbs (495 kg) | 535.5 |
| 2021-06-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 124.6 lbs | 374.8 lbs / 255.7 lbs / 385.8 lbs | 1,016.3 lbs (461 kg) | 531.2 |
| 2020-03-08 | Arnold SBD Pro American · NAPF | 1 | 138.5 lbs | 413.4 lbs / 259 lbs / 374.8 lbs | 1,047.2 lbs (475 kg) | 511.8 |
| 2019-10-16 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 3 | 137.7 lbs | 402.3 lbs / 264.6 lbs / 402.3 lbs | 1,069.2 lbs (485 kg) | 524.3 |
| 2019-06-04 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 124.9 lbs | 392.4 lbs / 254.6 lbs / 391.3 lbs | 1,038.4 lbs (471 kg) | 541.8 |
| 2019-03-02 | Arnold SBD Grand Prix · USAPL | 2 | 135.9 lbs | 413.4 lbs / 259 lbs / 413.4 lbs | 1,085.8 lbs (492.5 kg) | 536.7 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 125.2 lbs | 385.8 lbs / 237 lbs / 385.8 lbs | 1,008.6 lbs (457.5 kg) | 525.4 |
| 2018-07-21 | 5 Bar Showdown · USAPL | 1 | 132.1 lbs | 369.3 lbs / 231.5 lbs / 363.8 lbs | 964.5 lbs (437.5 kg) | 485.5 |
| 2018-07-14 | Virginia Summer Slam · USAPL | 1 | 125.2 lbs | 385.8 lbs / 231.5 lbs / 374.8 lbs | 992.1 lbs (450 kg) | 516.8 |
| 2018-03-03 | The Arnold SBD Pro American · USAPL | 4 | 137.7 lbs | 402.3 lbs / 226 lbs / 385.8 lbs | 1,014.1 lbs (460 kg) | 497.4 |
| 2017-10-10 | Raw National Championships · USAPL | 5 | 133.2 lbs | 396.8 lbs / 226 lbs / 380.3 lbs | 1,003.1 lbs (455 kg) | 502.2 |
| 2017-06-03 | New Jersey State Championships · USAPL | G | 138.5 lbs | 374.8 lbs / 226 lbs / 363.8 lbs | 964.5 lbs (437.5 kg) | 471.4 |
| 2017-02-25 | 5th Annual Winter Classic · USAPL | 1 | 150.4 lbs | 380.3 lbs / 209.4 lbs / 369.3 lbs | 959 lbs (435 kg) | 446.4 |
| 2016-12-03 | New England Open · USAPL | 1 | 138 lbs | 358.3 lbs / 203.9 lbs / 341.7 lbs | 903.9 lbs (410 kg) | 442.7 |
| 2016-05-28 | MA and RI Open State Championships · USAPL | 1 | 138.5 lbs | 330.7 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 341.7 lbs | 870.8 lbs (395 kg) | 425.6 |
| 2016-02-27 | Winter Classic · USAPL | 1 | 149 lbs | 330.7 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 336.2 lbs | 865.3 lbs (392.5 kg) | 404.9 |
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