2024 USA Powerlifting Open World Cup Results (Albany, New York)

What Is the USA Powerlifting Open World Cup?

The 2024 USA Powerlifting Open World Cup took place in Albany, New York (United States). The cup involved male and female powerlifters, mostly US-based but also included lifters from China, Hong Kong, and Albania. Held in the Albany Cap Center, this event had athletes competing in squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. 

When Does the USA Powerlifting Open World Cup Take Place?

The 2024 USA Powerlifting Open World Cup was held from June 29 to June 30 in Albany, New York (USA).

Who Participates in the USA Powerlifting Open World Cup?

The list of participants counted over 100 powerlifters from over 22 states and 3 countries. The lifters were separated into various divisions with the main ones being RAW (without equipment) and EQUIPPED, with the male and female participants being further divided into weight brackets. Alongside the powerlifters, the event had 3 judges as well as other staff members, such as media, organizers, medical and security staff, etc.

Read the full review about each day of the IWF Weightlifting World Championship 2024 prepared by our media team. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay updated and follow this great event in the weightlifting world with us from the very beginning till the end!

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General Review

This year’s US powerlifting cup, sanctioned by USA Powerlifting (NY-2024-04) and directed by Jan Daurio, featured top powerlifting talent over the two days, focusing on strength, sheer determination, and camaraderie.

Out of the 100+ powerlifters who entered the cup from all over the USA, a whopping 52 came from the state of New York, followed by 11 from Massachusetts and 8 from Texas.

The lifters were sorted among different divisions. To ensure the competition ran smoothly and efficiently, it was organized into two sessions on each of the two days, with Flights A-F on Day 1, and Flights A-D on Day 2. Ultimately, all the participants were separated into ‘Best Male’ and ‘Best Female’ categories, where they were ranked based on the DOTS and Wilks scoring systems (DOTS being the one on which the placements were based), ensuring fair competition across the various weight classes.

This event has proved to show the main goal of powerlifting: to demonstrate to the audience the remarkable capabilities of the human body.

Let us check what happened!

Final Stats

Female RAW Results

Women’s Guest:

• Mikah Ward (United States, Texas) won 1st place in the Women’s Guest division after managing a 205 kg Squat (failing her 2nd and 3rd attempt), 107.5 kg Bench Press, and 210 kg Deadlift, with a total of 522.5 points.
• 2nd place in the Women’s Guest division went to Kimberly Starbard (United States, Connecticut) after securing a 52.5 kg Squat, followed by a 32.5 kg Bench Press and a 90 kg Deadlift. Her total was 175 kg.

Women’s 44 Kg:

• Alexa Prado (United States, Texas) secured 1st placement in her weight division. All she had to do was make successful lifts across all three of the movements, and she did with a 100 kg Squat, 52.5 kg Bench Press, and 105 kg Deadlift, netting her a 257.5 point total.

Women’s 48 Kg:

• Delaney Sousley (United States, Michigan) won 1st place with an impressive total of 362.5 kg after she did a 137.5 kg Squat, 70 kg on the Bench, and  155 kg in Deadlift.
• Miyu Ono (United States, New York) finished 2nd in her weight bracket after a 120 kg Squat, 72.5 Bench Press, 150 kg Deadlift, and a net total of 342.5 points.
• Brianna Saenz (United States, Texas) was disqualified after failing the Bench Press 3 times, ending her cup with a 0 kg total. Unfortunate for Saenz!

Women’s 52 Kg:

• Angelina Spizzieri (United States, Pennsylvania) got a dominant 1st placement in the Women’s 52 kg division with a powerful 132.5 kg Squat, a 72.5 kg Bench Press, and a 147.5 kg Deadlift, netting 352.5 points!
• Victoria Giorgi (United States, Maryland) finished 2nd after lifting a 45 kg Squat, a 42.5 kg Bench Press, and an 82.5 kg Deadlift, scoring her 170 kg total.

Women’s 56 Kg:

• Bethany Karp (United States, Connecticut) secured the placement in her division by successfully managing a 135 kg Squat, 75 kg Bench Press, 185 kg Deadlift, and a 395-point total — very close to 400!

Women’s 60 Kg:

• Logan Allwein (United States, Texas) went home with the 1st placement in her division after she swept the floor with her division rivals: she finished with 150 kg in Squat, 105 kg in Bench Press, and 197.5 kg in Deadlift, earning her a massive 452.5 total.
• Kate Lincecum (United States, Massachusetts) secured second place after a 137.5 kg Squat, 75 kg in Bench Press, 165 kg Deadlift, and acquiring 377.5 kg in total.
• Linda Pham (United States, Connecticut) took 3rd place after lifting a 135 kg Squat, 70 kg Bench Press, and 157.5 kg total. She finished with 362.5 points.
• 4th place: Gabrielle Kennedy (United States, New York); Squat 110 kg / Bench 62.5 kg / Deadlift 135 kg / Total 307.5 kg
• 5th place: Jing Cai (United States, Texas); Squat 112.5 kg / Bench 65 kg / Deadlift 117.5 kg / Total 295 kg

Women’s 67.5 Kg:

• Sydney Hunter (United States, California) easily cleared her division after an impressive 175 kg in Squat and 80 kg in Bench Press, followed by 222.5 kg in Deadlift, earning her massive 477.5 points despite missing a few attempts.
• Megan Piper (United States, Colorado) took 2nd place after securing 152.5 kg in Squat, 90 kg in Bench Press, and 197.5 kg in Deadlift, pulling in 440 kg total.
• Annita Nemetz (United States, Minnesota) ended the event in 3rd place of her division after obtaining 145 kg in the Squat, 85 kg in Bench Press (failing her last two attempts), and 190 kg in Deadlift, accumulating 420 points total.
• 4th place: Emily Polcaro (United States, Massachusetts); Squat 137.5 kg / Bench 60 kg / Deadlift 145 kg / Total 342.5 kg
• 5th place: Stacy Peters (United States, New York); Squat 97.5 kg / Bench 55 kg / Deadlift 115 kg / Total 267.5 kg
• 6th place: Gabriela Rodriguez (United States, California); Disqualified

Women’s 75 Kg:

• Tori Conrad (United States, New York) won a tight race in her weight bracket with a 177.5 kg Squat, 92.5kg on the Bench, and a 197.5 Deadlift, pocketing her 467.5 points.
• Courtney Leahy (United States, Massachusetts) secured 2nd place with 182.5 kg in Squat, 100 kg in Bench Press, and 177.5 in Deadlift, netting her 460 kg combined.
• Lauren DeBetta (United States, New York) did well, earning her 3rd place, lifting 165 kg on the Squat, 82.5 on Bench Press, 202.5 in Deadlift, and getting a 450-point total.
• 4th place: Lubna Akthar (United States, New York); Squat 172.5 kg / Bench 70 kg / Deadlift 185 kg / Total 427.5 kg
• 5th place: Josette Muamba (United States, New York); Squat 132.5 kg / Bench 70 kg / Deadlift 160 kg / Total 362.5 kg
• 6th place: Emily Smith (United States, Massachusetts); Squat 130 kg / Bench 65 kg / Deadlift 155 kg / Total 350 kg
• 7th place: Amy Fuller (United States, New York); Squat 105 kg / Bench 60 kg / Deadlift 112.5 kg / Total 277.5 kg

Women’s 82.5 Kg:

• Alana Manansala (United States, Texas) secured her 1st placement in the 82.5 kg bracket by doing 152.5 kg in Squats (struggling with her last two lifts), 105 kg in Bench Press, and 182.5 kg in the Deadlift. She finished with 440 points total.

Women’s 90 Kg:

• Nikole Stephens (United States, Florida) finished in first place thanks to her 165kg Squat, 97.5kg Bench Press, and 195 kg Deadlift, which earned her 457.5 points.
• Saira McGan (United States, Pennsylvania) took 2nd after she scored only 122.5 kg in Squat, 60 kg in Bench Press, and 147.5 kg in Deadlift, which resulted in a total of 330 kg.

Women’s 100+ Kg:

• Jessica Marcus (United States, North Carolina) won 1st place in the 100+ kg Women’s division by managing a hefty Squat of 197.5 kg, finishing with a 132.5 Bench Press (forfeiting her last attempt) and a high 235 deadlift, earning 565 points total.
• Abena Atuobi (United States, Pennsylvania) took 2nd place in her weight division after failing her 2nd and 3rd attempts on all three movements. She scored 207.5 kg in Squat, 110 kg in Bench Press, 205 kg in Deadlift, and a total of 522.5 points.

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Male RAW Results

Men’s Guest:

• Douglas Whitney (United States, New York) snatched 1st place: he finished with a 235 kg Squat, a very high 140 kg Bench Press, and an impressive 262.5 Deadlift kg total, towering over his weight bracket with 637.5 kg combined.
• Robert Warren (United States, Florida) won 2nd place with a Squat of 125 kg and Bench Press of 97.5 kg, followed by a 187.5 kg Deadlift. He finished with a total of 410 points.
• Jason Hart (United States, New York) did a 122.5 kg Squat (after failing his first two attempts), managed a Bench Press of 65 kg, and scored 167.5 kg in Deadlift. He ended up with a total of 355 points, winning the 3rd place in his bracket.

Men’s 52 Kg:

• Jin Chen (United States, New Hampshire) was successful in all of his lift attempts and finished with a 125 kg Squat, a 92.5 kg Bench Press, a 192.5 kg deadlift, and a 410 total.

Men’s 56 Kg:

• Vincent Survillo (United States, New York) earned the rival-less 1st placement in his bracket after a massive Squat of 190 kg and pulling off a 120 kg Bench Press and 215 kg Deadlift, finishing with a total of colossal 525 kg.

Men’s 60 Kg:

• Austyn Armbruster (United States, New York) secured 1st place in the Men’s 60 kg division after successfully managing all his lifts. The New York powerlifter scored 162.5 kg in the Squat, 125 kg on the Bench, and 207.5 kg in Deadlift without issues. Armbruster finished with 495 points total.
• Lee Billings (United States, North Dakota) finished 2nd after lifting a 160 kg Squat, 90 kg Bench Press, and 180 kg Deadlift, acquiring the North Dakotan lifter 430 points.

Men’s 67.5 Kg:

• Terel Monroe (United States, Texas) won the 1st placement in his division after an astounding performance. Monroe managed a 227.5 kg Snatch, 140 kg on the Bench, and 295 kg in Deadlift, scoring 662.5 points.
• Kendall Washington (United States, Florida) took home the 2nd place for Florida after securing 217.5kg in the Squat, 145 kg on the Bench, and 275 kg in the Deadlift, totaling 637.5 kg regardless of his struggle on his finishing attempts.
• Daniel Shao (United States, New York) managed to win the 3rd place with 192.5 kg in Squat, 125 kg in Bench Press, 247.5 kg in Deadlift, and 565 points total. 
• 4th place: Bryan Cruz (United States, New York); Squat 205 kg / Bench 122.5 kg / Deadlift 235 kg / Total 562.5 kg
• 5th place: Edgar Duran (United States, Texas); Squat 185 kg / Bench 127.5 kg / Deadlift 220 kg / Total 532.5 kg
• 6th place: Luke Hirsch (United States, New York); Squat 167.5 kg / Bench 120 kg / Deadlift 190 kg / Total 477.5 kg
• 7th place: Trevor Jackson (United States, Michigan); Disqualified

Men’s 75 Kg:

• Peter Hoang (United States, New Jersey) achieved 1st place in his weight bracket and 1st place overall on the DOTS system after a tremendous performance all across the board. He finished with 255 kg in Squat, 190 kg in Bench Press, and 317.5 in Deadlift, earning him 762.5 kg in total. What an impressive performance by Hoang!
• Albert Le (United States, Pennsylvania) secured second place after a 260 kg Squat, 165 kg Bench Press, and 265 kg Deadlift, acquiring 690 points in total.
• Matthew Sacco (United States, Nevada) took third place after lifting a 230 kg Squat, a 142.5 kg Bench Press, and a 282.5 kg Deadlift, netting 655 points total.
• 4th place: James Zhao (Hong Kong SAR, China); Squat 207.5 kg / Bench 150 kg / Deadlift 247.5 kg / Total 605 kg
• 5th place: Brandon Garrick (United States, Massachusetts); Squat 205 kg / Bench 127.5 kg / Deadlift 252.5 kg / Total 585 kg
• 6th place: Bryce Schrawder (United States, Massachusetts); Squat 187.5 kg / Bench 125 kg / Deadlift 210 kg / Total 522.5 kg
• 7th place: Nicholas Ornelaz-Perez (United States, California); Squat 165 kg / Bench 110 kg / Deadlift 200 kg / Total 475 kg
• 8th place: Cecil Lowe (United States, Connecticut); Squat 137.5 kg / Bench 82.5 kg / Deadlift 175 kg / Total 395 kg
• 9th place: Alfonso Faison (United States, Florida); Disqualified
• 10th place: Adrik Thomas (United States, Arizona); Disqualified

Men’s 82.5 Kg:

• Antonino Fazio (United States, New York), the Albany native powerlifter, scored 1st place in his division and 3rd place in the event overall after a sensational performance: he managed impressive 255 kg in Squat, 205 kg on the Bench, and 312.5 kg in the Deadlift, gaining him a gargantuan total of 772.5 kg. What an effort by Fazio!
• Jhonson Solano (United States, Florida) took 2nd place after securing 260 kg in the Squat, 180 kg in Bench Press, and 295 kg in Deadlift, pulling in 735 kg total.
• Christian Petrilli (United States, New York) ended the event as 3rd placed in his weight class after obtaining 260 kg in the Squat, 160 kg on the Bench, and 305 kg in the Deadlift, accumulating 725 points total.
• 4th place: Marcello Molisse (United States, New York); Squat 210 kg / Bench 170 kg / Deadlift 265 kg / Total 645 kg
• 5th place: Nicholas LoStocco (United States, Connecticut); Squat 207.5 kg / Bench 150 kg / Deadlift 240 kg / Total 597.5 kg
• 6th place: Luis Guevara (United States, New York); Squat 230 kg / Bench 127.5 kg / Deadlift 232.5 kg / Total 590 kg
• 7th place: Peter Fuda (United States, New Jersey); Squat 207.5 kg / Bench 132.5 kg / Deadlift 230 kg / Total 570 kg
• 8th place: MingYuan Zheng (China); Squat 205 kg / Bench 130 kg / Deadlift 202.5 kg / Total 537.5 kg
• 9th place: Tommy Santos (United States, New York); Squat 187.5 kg / Bench 110 kg / Deadlift 232.5 kg / Total 530 kg
• 10th place: Daniel Condon (United States, New York); Squat 202.5 kg / Bench 110 kg / Deadlift 215 kg / Total 527.5 kg

Men’s 90 Kg:

• Jorden Flowers (United States, Tennessee) breezed through his bracket after a 270 kg Squat, 165 kg Bench Press, and a 300 kg Deadlift, pocketing him 735 points total.
• Haochen Wu (China) secured second place for his country with 245 kg in Squat, 155 kg in Bench Press, 255 kg in Deadlift, and 655 points.
• Ray Pecina (United States, Texas) did solid in the Squat by lifting 230 kg, managing 150 kg on the Bench, and doing a 272.5 kg Deadlift, bringing Pecina a total of 652.5 kg (just 2.5 kg from 2nd place in his weight division).
• 4th place: Mark Valdes (United States, New York); Squat 245 kg / Bench 150 kg / Deadlift 240 kg / Total 635 kg
• 5th place: David Perez (United States, New York); Squat 242.5 kg / Bench 147.5 kg / Deadlift 242.5 kg / Total 632.5 kg
• 6th place: Rojae Denton (United States, New York); Squat 230 kg / Bench 142.5 kg / Deadlift 250 kg / Total 622.5 kg
• 7th place: John Ilardi (United States, New York); Squat 202.5 kg / Bench 142.5 kg / Deadlift 217.5 kg / Total 562.5 kg

Men’s 100 Kg:

• Darius Bunch (United States, New York) dominated the 100 kg Men’s weight bracket after lifting a mighty 320 kg Squat, 210 kg Bench Press, and 300 kg Deadlift (despite failing the last two tries), netting Bunch a bunch of points – 830 kg!
• Jesse Kurisko (United States, Massachusetts) finished with 772.5 kg total, winning him 2nd place in his weight class. He managed 292.5 kg in the Squat, 162.5 on the Bench, and 317.5 kg in the Deadlift.
• Brian Quimson (United States, New York) took home 3rd place with the following results: 290 kg in Squat, 175 kg in Bench Press, 300 kg in Deadlift, and 765 kg total.
• 4th place: Brandon Diamond (United States, Rhode Island); Squat 250 kg / Bench 140 kg / Deadlift 265 kg / Total 655 kg
• 5th place: Orlando Morales Jr (United States, Texas); Squat 257.5 kg / Bench 150 kg / Deadlift 245 kg / Total 652.5 kg
• 6th place: Conner Kisby (United States, New York); Squat 242.5 kg / Bench 135 kg / Deadlift 267.5 kg / Total 645 kg
• 7th place: Joseph Dutcher (United States, New York); Squat 227.5 kg / Bench 152.5 kg / Deadlift 260 kg / Total 640 kg
• 8th place: Jacob Borromeo (United States, New Jersey); Squat 235 kg / Bench 140 kg / Deadlift 260 kg / Total 635 kg
• 99th place: Marcos Segarra (United States, New York); Squat 225 kg / Bench 142.5 kg / Deadlift 245 kg / Total 612.5 kg
• 10th place: Sebastian Masotti (United States, North Dakota); Squat 195 kg / Bench 150 kg / Deadlift 225 kg / Total 570 kg

Men’s 110 Kg:

• Walter Oro Abrahao (United States, New York) won 1st place in the Men’s 110 kg division by lifting a Squat of 290 kg, followed by a 195 kg Bench Press and a 295 kg Deadlift, leaving him with 780 kg total.
• Noah Kim (United States, Virginia) took 2nd place in his weight division. He scored 275 kg in Squat, 180 kg in the Bench Press, and 290 kg in Deadlift and finished with a 745 kg total.
• Adam Carter (United States, New York) managed 265 kg in the Squat exercise and 172.5 kg in Bench Press while succeeding in lifting 305 kg in the Deadlift. This left Carter with a total of 742.5 kg.
• 4th place: Brandon Chevlin (United States, New York); Squat 235 kg / Bench 135 kg / Deadlift 235 kg / Total 605 kg

Men’s 125 Kg:

• Mateo Manko (Albania) rook a well-deserved win in his bracket after a solid performance across all three movements, rounding up the Albanian powerlifter’s total to 792.5 kg. The Albanian made his country proud after he lifted a 300 kg Squat (foregoing his last try), 202.5 kg Bench Press, and 290 kg Deadlift.
• Michael Carroll (United States, New York) came second in the heavyweight division with his 270 kg  Snatch, 182.5 kg Bench Press, 277.5 kg Deadlift, and 730 kg in total.
• Brandon Zeh (United States, New York) finished 3rd, even though he succeeded in all of his attempts. Zeh lifted a 240 kg Squat, 155 kg Bench Press, and a 275 kg Deadlift, netting him a 670-point total. 
• 4th place: Nick Thivierge (United States, New York); Squat 255 kg / Bench 145 kg / Deadlift 270 kg / Total 670 kg
• 5th place: Ahdor Manansala (United States, Texas); Squat 205 kg / Bench 130 kg / Deadlift 210 kg / Total 545 kg

Men’s 140 Kg:

• Samuel Thermidor (United States, Florida) won his weight bracket in amazing fashion after a dominant performance. He managed a 277.5 kg Squat (failing his first two attempts), 177.5 kg Bench Press, and 265 kg Deadlift. The Florida lifter finished with a high total of 720 kg.
• Joshua Kirkpatrick (United States, New York) came second in the 140kg division with his 252.5 kg Squat, 135 kg on the Bench, and 290 kg in Deadlift, earning him a total of 677.5 kg.

Men’s 140+ Kg:

• Lorenzo Barnes (United States, Texas) brought home the well-deserved 1st place in the heavyweight Men’s division after successful tries across all three movements, rounding up his total to an astonishing 895 kg. The heavyweight powerlifter did a 365 kg Squat, 220 kg Bench Press, and  310 kg Deadlift. Impressive performance by Barnes!
• Zachary Gorra (United States, Massachusetts) came second in the heavyweight division with his 267.5 kg Squat, 185 kg Bench Press, and 232.5 kg Deadlift, finishing with a 685 kg total.

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Male EQUIPPED Results

Men’s 75 Kg:

• Noah Barbosa (United States, Minnesota) secured his placement in the Men’s EQUIPPED 75kg division: he finished with a 190 kg Squat, 147.5 kg Bench Press, and 227.5 kg Deadlift. Barbosa ended with a 565 kg total!

Men’s 100 Kg:

• Jason Roath (United States, Massachusetts) managed to secure his 100kg Men’s EQUIPPED division victory after Squatting 192.5 kg and pulling off a 147.5 kg BP. Roath finished with a 245 Deadlift and a 585 kg total.

Final Thoughts

The cup concluded on June 30, Sunday. The event showcased amazing lifts across all the participants, 96 of which (male and female) secured finishing placements.

A highlight of the event was the Albany (NY) native Antonino Marcello Fazio, who initially started his sports path in basketball but, while still in highschool, transitioned into powerlifting, where he built a name for himself and became a notable figure in the sport. Fazio, who recently won the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival Bench Press Championships, added another accolade to his name by winning this year’s powerlifting cup.

The USA Powerlifting Open World Cup provided a platform for individual achievements, enabling powerlifters to hone their already-built glory or start off their journey to receive world renown. The event promises even greater competition and international participation as it raises the bar and moves to England next year. We cannot wait to see how things will unfold!