Male Transgender Powerlifter Smashes Women’s World Record By More Than 440 Pounds

In the Canadian Powerlifting Union’s (CPU) championships from August 10 to August 17, transgender man Anne Andres lifted 597.5 kilograms or 1317 pounds, according to advanced results over 440 pounds more than the top-performing woman.

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A male powerlifter who identifies as a woman just set a new world record—in women’s powerlifting.

In the Canadian Powerlifting Union’s (CPU) championships from Aug. 10 to Aug. 17, Anne Andres lifted 597.5 kilograms or 1317 pounds, according to advanced results.