Nicola Paviglianiti
Canada · Female · 124.6 lbs (56.5 kg) bodyweight at best meet · CPU
Squat-dominant
#342 in the elite index
529.3 DOTS
Best squat
402.3 lbs
182.5 kg
Best bench press
203.9 lbs
92.5 kg
Best deadlift
424.4 lbs
192.5 kg
Best total
1,025.1 lbs
465 kg
Best DOTS
529.3
Profile analysis
Nicola Paviglianiti ranks #342 among the women in our elite index and #74 in Canada and #23 in the 57 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 529.3 set at Central Canadian Championships (2024).
Relative to bodyweight, Nicola squats 3.23×, benches 1.64× and deadlifts 3.40× bodyweight. The total splits 39% squat, 20% bench and 41% 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 21 raw full-power meets in 4 federations (CPU, IPF, CommonwealthPF, EPF), Nicola took 10 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 418.9 lbs (190.0 kg) — about 36.1 lbs per year over 11.6 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
529.3
Best Wilks
536.6
Best IPF GL
108.4
Career make rate and attempt selection
Nicola made 78% of recorded attempts (98/126) 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) | 94% of best | +13 lbs | +11 lbs |
| Bench press | 76% (32/42) | 93% of best | +10 lbs | +6 lbs |
| Deadlift | 76% (32/42) | 93% of best | +22 lbs | +15 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
39 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2023-08-10 (3.2 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 2.2 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-10 | Total | 1,025.1 lbs (465 kg) | +11 lbs | Western Canadian Championship |
| 2023-08-10 | Deadlift | 424.4 lbs (192.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Western Canadian Championship |
| 2023-08-10 | Squat | 402.3 lbs (182.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Western Canadian Championship |
| 2023-02-13 | Total | 1,014.1 lbs (460 kg) | +20.9 lbs | Nationals |
| 2023-02-13 | Squat | 396.8 lbs (180 kg) | +15.4 lbs | Nationals |
| 2022-11-10 | Total | 993.2 lbs (450.5 kg) | +12.1 lbs | Ontario Provincials |
| 2022-11-10 | Deadlift | 413.4 lbs (187.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Ontario Provincials |
| 2022-11-10 | Squat | 381.4 lbs (173 kg) | +12.1 lbs | Ontario Provincials |
| 2022-05-09 | Total | 981.1 lbs (445 kg) | +44.1 lbs | Nationals |
| 2022-05-09 | Deadlift | 407.9 lbs (185 kg) | +11 lbs | Nationals |
| 2022-05-09 | Bench press | 203.9 lbs (92.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Nationals |
| 2022-05-09 | Squat | 369.3 lbs (167.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Nationals |
| 2020-03-03 | Total | 937 lbs (425 kg) | +44.1 lbs | Nationals |
| 2020-03-03 | Deadlift | 396.8 lbs (180 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Nationals |
| 2020-03-03 | Bench press | 187.4 lbs (85 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Nationals |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.05×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.51×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2015
115.6 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
133.2 lbs
+17.6 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 125.7 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | OPA Open and Masters Provincial Championship · CPU | 2 | 133.2 lbs | 374.8 lbs / 203.9 lbs / 396.8 lbs | 975.5 lbs (442.5 kg) | 488.3 |
| 2025-03-01 | Nationals · CPU | 15 | 145.7 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 176.4 lbs / 341.7 lbs | 826.7 lbs (375 kg) | 392.0 |
| 2024-06-15 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 6 | 124.3 lbs | 385.8 lbs / 203.9 lbs / 413.4 lbs | 1,003.1 lbs (455 kg) | 524.9 |
| 2024-02-18 | Central Canadian Championships · CPU | 1 | 124.6 lbs | 395.7 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 418.9 lbs | 1,013 lbs (459.5 kg) | 529.3 |
| 2023-08-10 | Western Canadian Championship · CPU | 1 | 135.2 lbs | 402.3 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 424.4 lbs | 1,025.1 lbs (465 kg) | 508.4 |
| 2023-02-13 | Nationals · CPU | 2 | 134.2 lbs | 396.8 lbs / 203.9 lbs / 413.4 lbs | 1,014.1 lbs (460 kg) | 505.2 |
| 2022-11-10 | Ontario Provincials · CPU | 1 | 132.9 lbs | 381.4 lbs / 198.4 lbs / 413.4 lbs | 993.2 lbs (450.5 kg) | 497.9 |
| 2022-05-09 | Nationals · CPU | 3 | 133.5 lbs | 369.3 lbs / 203.9 lbs / 407.9 lbs | 981.1 lbs (445 kg) | 490.5 |
| 2020-03-03 | Nationals · CPU | 1 | 123.9 lbs | 352.7 lbs / 187.4 lbs / 396.8 lbs | 937 lbs (425 kg) | 491.4 |
| 2019-11-03 | Ontario Open and Masters Provincials · CPU | 2 | 122.9 lbs | 341.7 lbs / 181.9 lbs / 369.3 lbs | 892.9 lbs (405 kg) | 470.9 |
| 2019-03-04 | National Championship · CPU | 3 | 113.1 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 159.8 lbs / 347.2 lbs | 815.7 lbs (370 kg) | 455.3 |
| 2018-09-28 | Arnold Classic Europe · EPF | 5 | 113.6 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 159.8 lbs / 352.7 lbs | 821.2 lbs (372.5 kg) | 456.8 |
| 2018-02-19 | Canadian Championship · CPU | 3 | 112.9 lbs | 292.1 lbs / 148.8 lbs / 314.2 lbs | 755.1 lbs (342.5 kg) | 422.0 |
| 2017-09-11 | Commonwealth Championships · CommonwealthPF | 1 | 118.5 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 341.7 lbs | 804.7 lbs (365 kg) | 434.9 |
| 2017-06-14 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 114 lbs | 292.1 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 341.7 lbs | 788.2 lbs (357.5 kg) | 437.5 |
| 2017-03-13 | Canadian National Championship · CPU | 1 | 114.4 lbs | 270.1 lbs / 148.8 lbs / 337.3 lbs | 756.2 lbs (343 kg) | 418.6 |
| 2016-06-19 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 8 | 111.6 lbs | 253.5 lbs / 137.8 lbs / 297.6 lbs | 688.9 lbs (312.5 kg) | 388.3 |
| 2016-02-15 | Canadian Championship · CPU | 1 | 110.9 lbs | 248 lbs / 148.8 lbs / 308.6 lbs | 705.5 lbs (320 kg) | 399.3 |
| 2015-10-31 | Ontario Junior/Sub-Juniors Championship · CPU | 1 | 112.7 lbs | 259 lbs / 148.8 lbs / 297.6 lbs | 705.5 lbs (320 kg) | 394.8 |
| 2015-05-02 | Strive Alive · CPU | 1 | 119.7 lbs | 237 lbs / 148.8 lbs / 297.6 lbs | 683.4 lbs (310 kg) | 366.8 |
| 2015-02-07 | Ontario College and University Championship · CPU | 1 | 114.4 lbs | 192.9 lbs / 126.8 lbs / 286.6 lbs | 606.3 lbs (275 kg) | 335.6 |
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