Singapore's Farhanna Farid breaks deadlift world record again with 209.5kg lift
Singaporean powerlifter Farhanna Farid has broken her own world record for the 10th time since 2022.
At the 2025 IPF Classic Open World Championships held in Chemnitz, Germany, she lifted 209.5kg in the women's 52kg class on 10 June 2025.
Her record-breaking lift was captured in a video posted by her sponsor, SBD Apparel, on social media.
The video was later reposted to Farhanna's own Instagram account on the same day.
Following her successful lift, Farhanna ran to hug her husband and handler, James Barcelo, in a moment of celebration.
A total of 14 powerlifters are representing Singapore at the competition, which runs from 8 to 15 June, according to Powerlifting Singapore's Instagram.
The team includes both seasoned athletes and first-time competitors.
Despite the appearance of ease, Farhanna revealed that preparation was challenging.
She admitted struggling with grip and balance on attempts above 200kg during her training.
'Honestly, I feel more relief than happiness cos I wasn't having the best prep,' she shared. 'With so much support around me, it was hard to not give it my all and expect myself to perform. Pressure is a privilege, isn't it?'
Farhanna first set the world record in June 2022 with a 197kg lift.
She has since surpassed her own records multiple times, including lifts of 200.5kg, 203.5kg, and 208kg, even while recovering from a back injury.
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