Records Eligibility

To be eligible to set a California South WSO record, an athlete must be a member of the California South Weightlifting State Organization (WSO) at the time the record was set.

California South WSO Records can be set at the following events:

• California South WSO Championship

• USAW National Events – National Championships, NAO / Virus Series & NAO / Virus Finals

• International Events – Pan-American, IWF, and FISU Events recognized by USAW.

• Results from USAMW & IMWF are not USAW-sanctioned meets and, as such, are not eligible for records or reimbursement.

The 2026 standard for records, if there is not a record holder yet, is 70% of the national record standard. To claim a record, the existing standard must be exceeded by 1 kg.

Bodyweight Categories

On August 1, 2026, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced the implementation of the weight categories listed below.

Junior, Senior, and Masters Age Groups:

Men: 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 85 kg, 95 kg, 110 kg, +110 kg.

Women: 49kg, 53 kg, 57 kg, 61 kg, 69 kg, 77 kg, 86 kg, +86 kg.

Youth Age Group:

Men: 55 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 85 kg, 95 kg, +95 kg.

Women: 45 kg, 49 kg, 53 kg, 57 kg, 61 kg, 69 kg, 77 kg, +77 kg.

Updating Records

New records will be updated after each California South WSO Championship and national/international event. Meet results will be reviewed to confirm new records. If you believe you have set a California South WSO record that is not reflected here, please contact us using the form below. Thank you for your patience as we are an all volunteer organization. Congratulations to all of the recent record holders!