Michael Fotis
Greece · Male · 205.3 lbs (93.1 kg) bodyweight at best meet · ABS
Squat-dominant
#96 in the elite index
573.9 DOTS
Best squat
766.1 lbs
347.5 kg
Best bench press
440.9 lbs
200 kg
Best deadlift
782.6 lbs
355 kg
Best total
1,989.7 lbs
902.5 kg
Best DOTS
573.9
Profile analysis
Michael Fotis ranks #96 among the men in our elite index and #2 in Greece, with a best DOTS score of 573.9 set at Series 25 (2026).
Relative to bodyweight, Michael squats 3.73×, benches 2.15× and deadlifts 3.81× bodyweight. The total splits 39% squat, 22% bench and 39% deadlift.
Squat-dominant. The squat takes a larger share of the total than in a typical elite lifter, a pattern usually linked to strong quads and favourable leg-to-torso proportions.
Across 7 raw full-power meets in 3 federations (HPF, GPL, ABS), Michael took 5 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 512.6 lbs (232.5 kg) — about 119.8 lbs per year over 4.3 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
573.9
Best Wilks
566.6
Best IPF GL
118.0
Career make rate and attempt selection
Michael made 84% of recorded attempts (53/63) and went 9-for-9 in 2 of 7 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 86% (18/21) | 93% of best | +30 lbs | +22 lbs |
| Bench press | 90% (19/21) | 94% of best | +15 lbs | +10 lbs |
| Deadlift | 76% (16/21) | 94% of best | +38 lbs | +28 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
23 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2026-02-14. Longest gap between two PRs: 1.7 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-14 | Total | 1,989.7 lbs (902.5 kg) | +71.7 lbs | Series 25 |
| 2026-02-14 | Deadlift | 782.6 lbs (355 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Series 25 |
| 2026-02-14 | Bench press | 440.9 lbs (200 kg) | +11 lbs | Series 25 |
| 2026-02-14 | Squat | 766.1 lbs (347.5 kg) | +44.1 lbs | Series 25 |
| 2025-10-12 | Total | 1,918 lbs (870 kg) | +55.1 lbs | Patras Challenge III |
| 2025-10-12 | Deadlift | 766.1 lbs (347.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Patras Challenge III |
| 2025-10-12 | Bench press | 429.9 lbs (195 kg) | +11 lbs | Patras Challenge III |
| 2025-10-12 | Squat | 722 lbs (327.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Patras Challenge III |
| 2025-04-13 | Total | 1,862.9 lbs (845 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Tromaras Pro |
| 2025-04-13 | Deadlift | 738.5 lbs (335 kg) | +11 lbs | Tromaras Pro |
| 2025-04-13 | Bench press | 418.9 lbs (190 kg) | +11 lbs | Tromaras Pro |
| 2025-04-13 | Squat | 705.5 lbs (320 kg) | +11 lbs | Tromaras Pro |
| 2023-12-15 | Total | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | +154.3 lbs | Greek Nationals |
| 2023-12-15 | Deadlift | 727.5 lbs (330 kg) | +66.1 lbs | Greek Nationals |
| 2023-12-15 | Bench press | 407.9 lbs (185 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Greek Nationals |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.02×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.58×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2021
202.8 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
205.3 lbs
+2.5 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 231.5 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-14 | Series 25 · ABS | 2 | 205.3 lbs | 766.1 lbs / 440.9 lbs / 782.6 lbs | 1,989.7 lbs (902.5 kg) | 573.9 |
| 2025-10-12 | Patras Challenge III · HPF | 1 | 211.1 lbs | 722 lbs / 429.9 lbs / 766.1 lbs | 1,918 lbs (870 kg) | 546.0 |
| 2025-04-13 | Tromaras Pro · GPL | 1 | 207 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 738.5 lbs | 1,862.9 lbs (845 kg) | 535.2 |
| 2023-12-15 | Greek Nationals · HPF | 1 | 203.2 lbs | 694.5 lbs / 407.9 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | 530.4 |
| 2022-12-10 | Greek Nationals · HPF | 1 | 202.1 lbs | 639.3 lbs / 374.8 lbs / 661.4 lbs | 1,675.5 lbs (760 kg) | 487.0 |
| 2022-04-02 | Tromaras Strength Challenges II · GPL | 1 | 198 lbs | 573.2 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 661.4 lbs | 1,581.8 lbs (717.5 kg) | 464.5 |
| 2021-11-04 | Greek Championship · HPF | 2 | 202.8 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 617.3 lbs | 1,477.1 lbs (670 kg) | 428.6 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Michael at least twice.
Lifters at a similar bodyweight
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Cailer Woolam
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Jesse Norris
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William Ball
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Tyler Williamson
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Ashton Rouska
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