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| Born | December 9, 1994 San Antonio, Texas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82.9 kg (183 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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United States (2015–2021; 2022–present)
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| Sport | Powerlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | 83 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Joseph Ferratti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Russel Orhii (born December 9, 1994) is an American powerlifter, competing in the 83 kilogram weight class. He is a 2-time IPF World Champion and 6-time National champion. [1]
Powerlifting career
Orhii competed in his first powerlifting competition in 2015, and competed in bodybuilding in 2016. [1]
In 2018, Orhii qualified for the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, and competed in the open as a junior (23-years-old). He would squat an open world record of 298.5 kilograms, which would shortly be surpassed by Brett Gibbs. Orhii would secure second place at the competition. [2]
In 2019, Orhii qualified a second time, where he became IPF World Champion in the 83 kilogram weight class. [3] He would also break the world record squat with 313 kilograms and a world record 833 kilogram total. [4]
In 2021, the IPF suspended and later expelled USA Powerlifting for non-compliance with their anti-doping code. American athletes were ineligible to compete at the 2021 IPF World Championships. [5] Orhii was eligible to compete but represented the United States Virgin Islands. Orhii would win the IPF World Championships for a third time, and would break his own squat world record, the deadlift world record and break his own total world record. [6]
In 2022, Orhii would withdraw from competing in the IPF in favor of USA Powerlifting. Competing in the 82.5 kilogram weight class, Orhii competed at the 2022 USA Powerlifting Mega Nationals, where he would secure first place, and would break the squat and total American Record. [7]
In 2023, Orhii withdrew from the USA Powerlifting nationals to compete in the IPF again. IPF rules disallow athletes who compete outside an IPF-affilited meet for 6 months, which forced Orhii to withdraw from USA Powerlifting Nationals to compete in Powerlifting America Nationals, a qualification meet for IPF Worlds. [8] [9] At the 2024 Powerlifting America nationals, Orhii unofficially broke three IPF world records and secured first place. [10]
Business
Orhii is the founder of Corrupted Strength, a powerlifting gym in Stafford, Texas, which opened in 2021. [11] Before its' opening, Orhii ran a powerlifting mock meet in the gym. [12] The gym would close in 2023 due to Orhii's landlord refusing to renew the lease. [13]
Personal life
Orhii is of Nigerian descent. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, and shortly moved to Houston where he grew up around the area. [14] He is the son of Nigerian politician Paul Orhii. [15]
Personal records
Competition bests
- Squat – 340 kg (749.8 lbs)
- Bench Press – 195 kg (429.9 lbs)
- Deadlift – 350 kg (771.6 lbs)
- Total – 885 kg (1,951.1 lbs)
Record lifts in competition
- Squat – 301 kg (663.6 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Junior American Record (83 kg) – 10/11/2018
- Squat – 323 kg (712.1 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (83 kg) – 6/14/2021
- Total – 843 kg (1,858.5 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (83 kg) – 6/14/2021
- Squat – 320 kg (705.8 lbs) – IPF Open Classic World Record (83 kg) – 9/30/2021
- Deadlift – 333 kg (734.1 lbs) – IPF Open Classic World Record (83 kg) – 9/30/2021
- Total – 841 kg (1,854.1 lbs) – IPF Open Classic World Record (83 kg) – 9/30/2021
- Squat – 320.5 kg (706.6 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (82.5 kg) – 6/8/2022
- Total – 838 kg (1,847.5 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (82.5 kg) – 6/8/2022
References
- ^ a b "Who is Russel Orhii? Complete Profile — Career, Stats, Age, and More". Fitness Volt. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "GOODLIFT | Competitions | Results". goodlift.info. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (2019-06-17). "Gov. Ortom reacts as Benue-born Russell Orhii emerges World Powerlifting Champion". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Russel Orhii Score Two World Records At 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships". Fitness Volt. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "IPF disputes USAPL's claim of being "expelled for testing too much"". www.insidethegames.biz. 2021-11-12. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Lockridge, Roger (2021-10-01). "Russel Orhii Snags Two World Records at 2021 IPF World Championships". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Russel Orhii (82.5KG) Scores American Squat & Total Records At The 2022 USAPL Mega Nationals". Fitness Volt. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Whiteley, Jo (2023-08-01). "Powerlifter Russel Orhii (83KG) Announces His Return to the International Powerlifting Federation". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ INTERNATIONAL POWERLIFTING FEDERATION ANTI-DOPING RULES (PDF). Powerlifting.sport.
- ^ Blechman, Phil (2024-03-19). "Russel Orhii (83KG) Scores Unofficial IPF Squat and Total World Records at 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ I Opened My Gym! | The Grand Opening Event Of Corrupted Strength, retrieved 2024-03-20
- ^ Salmon, Jonathan (2020-11-20). "Russel Orhii Shows Insane Strength, Lifts World Record Total of 1907Lbs". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Littlejohns, Madeline (2023-12-28). "What really happened to Corrupted Strength – Gymfluencers America". Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Mayfield, Joshua (2019-04-10). "Russel Orhii aka Russwole". JMay's Powerlifting Blog. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "American born Nigerian power lifter, Russell Orhii is World Champion". Vanguard. June 14, 2019.
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| Born | December 9, 1994 San Antonio, Texas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82.9 kg (183 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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United States (2015–2021; 2022–present)
United States Virgin Islands (2021) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Powerlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | 83 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Joseph Ferratti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Russel Orhii (born December 9, 1994) is an American powerlifter, competing in the 83 kilogram weight class. He is a 2-time IPF World Champion and 6-time National champion. [1]
Powerlifting career
Orhii competed in his first powerlifting competition in 2015, and competed in bodybuilding in 2016. [1]
In 2018, Orhii qualified for the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, and competed in the open as a junior (23-years-old). He would squat an open world record of 298.5 kilograms, which would shortly be surpassed by Brett Gibbs. Orhii would secure second place at the competition. [2]
In 2019, Orhii qualified a second time, where he became IPF World Champion in the 83 kilogram weight class. [3] He would also break the world record squat with 313 kilograms and a world record 833 kilogram total. [4]
In 2021, the IPF suspended and later expelled USA Powerlifting for non-compliance with their anti-doping code. American athletes were ineligible to compete at the 2021 IPF World Championships. [5] Orhii was eligible to compete but represented the United States Virgin Islands. Orhii would win the IPF World Championships for a third time, and would break his own squat world record, the deadlift world record and break his own total world record. [6]
In 2022, Orhii would withdraw from competing in the IPF in favor of USA Powerlifting. Competing in the 82.5 kilogram weight class, Orhii competed at the 2022 USA Powerlifting Mega Nationals, where he would secure first place, and would break the squat and total American Record. [7]
In 2023, Orhii withdrew from the USA Powerlifting nationals to compete in the IPF again. IPF rules disallow athletes who compete outside an IPF-affilited meet for 6 months, which forced Orhii to withdraw from USA Powerlifting Nationals to compete in Powerlifting America Nationals, a qualification meet for IPF Worlds. [8] [9] At the 2024 Powerlifting America nationals, Orhii unofficially broke three IPF world records and secured first place. [10]
Business
Orhii is the founder of Corrupted Strength, a powerlifting gym in Stafford, Texas, which opened in 2021. [11] Before its' opening, Orhii ran a powerlifting mock meet in the gym. [12] The gym would close in 2023 due to Orhii's landlord refusing to renew the lease. [13]
Personal life
Orhii is of Nigerian descent. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, and shortly moved to Houston where he grew up around the area. [14] He is the son of Nigerian politician Paul Orhii. [15]
Personal records
Competition bests
- Squat – 340 kg (749.8 lbs)
- Bench Press – 195 kg (429.9 lbs)
- Deadlift – 350 kg (771.6 lbs)
- Total – 885 kg (1,951.1 lbs)
Record lifts in competition
- Squat – 301 kg (663.6 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Junior American Record (83 kg) – 10/11/2018
- Squat – 323 kg (712.1 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (83 kg) – 6/14/2021
- Total – 843 kg (1,858.5 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (83 kg) – 6/14/2021
- Squat – 320 kg (705.8 lbs) – IPF Open Classic World Record (83 kg) – 9/30/2021
- Deadlift – 333 kg (734.1 lbs) – IPF Open Classic World Record (83 kg) – 9/30/2021
- Total – 841 kg (1,854.1 lbs) – IPF Open Classic World Record (83 kg) – 9/30/2021
- Squat – 320.5 kg (706.6 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (82.5 kg) – 6/8/2022
- Total – 838 kg (1,847.5 lbs) – USA Powerlifting Open American Record (82.5 kg) – 6/8/2022
References
- ^ a b "Who is Russel Orhii? Complete Profile — Career, Stats, Age, and More". Fitness Volt. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "GOODLIFT | Competitions | Results". goodlift.info. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (2019-06-17). "Gov. Ortom reacts as Benue-born Russell Orhii emerges World Powerlifting Champion". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Russel Orhii Score Two World Records At 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships". Fitness Volt. 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "IPF disputes USAPL's claim of being "expelled for testing too much"". www.insidethegames.biz. 2021-11-12. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Lockridge, Roger (2021-10-01). "Russel Orhii Snags Two World Records at 2021 IPF World Championships". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Russel Orhii (82.5KG) Scores American Squat & Total Records At The 2022 USAPL Mega Nationals". Fitness Volt. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Whiteley, Jo (2023-08-01). "Powerlifter Russel Orhii (83KG) Announces His Return to the International Powerlifting Federation". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ INTERNATIONAL POWERLIFTING FEDERATION ANTI-DOPING RULES (PDF). Powerlifting.sport.
- ^ Blechman, Phil (2024-03-19). "Russel Orhii (83KG) Scores Unofficial IPF Squat and Total World Records at 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ I Opened My Gym! | The Grand Opening Event Of Corrupted Strength, retrieved 2024-03-20
- ^ Salmon, Jonathan (2020-11-20). "Russel Orhii Shows Insane Strength, Lifts World Record Total of 1907Lbs". Generation Iron Fitness & Strength Sports Network. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Littlejohns, Madeline (2023-12-28). "What really happened to Corrupted Strength – Gymfluencers America". Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Mayfield, Joshua (2019-04-10). "Russel Orhii aka Russwole". JMay's Powerlifting Blog. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "American born Nigerian power lifter, Russell Orhii is World Champion". Vanguard. June 14, 2019.