World Record Breaker!

A Bangkok Patana student has made headlines at the international level, securing multiple medals at the IPF Sub-Junior and Junior World Classic Powerlifting Championships, in Costa Rica, held last week. 

Ethan White, Year 13K represented Thailand in the Sub-Junior category (Under 18), competing in the three core disciplines of powerlifting: squat, bench press and deadlift. Each athlete is permitted three attempts per lift, with the highest successful scores combined to determine overall rankings.

Ethan smashed the Sub-Junior World Record for Deadlift with 335.5, about 15kgs over the previous record!

This marks Ethan’s second appearance at the World Championships, following his debut in Malta last year. In Costa Rica, he earned a trio of medals: bronze in the squat, gold in the deadlift and bronze overall in his weight class.

Ethan described the experience as both exhilarating and rewarding. “It was really fun, especially meeting new people and competing alongside friends,” he said. He noted that this year’s competition felt faster-paced due to a reduced number of participants and quicker transitions between lifts.

Ethan’s performance has been widely praised, with congratulations pouring in from supporters and peers alike. His achievements are an inspiration young athletes across Thailand and beyond. Congratulations Ethan! We are proud to have a world record holder at Bangkok Patana School!