Derek Pomana

Derek Pomana
Personal information
Full nameDerek Pomana
NationalityNew Zealander
Born1966 (age 59–60)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportPowerlifting
Achievements and titles
World finals
IPF
Highest world ranking
1
Competition record
IPF World Championships
Silver medal – second place1994 Johannesburg– 110 kg
Gold medal – first place1995 Pori– 110 kg
Gold medal – first place1996 Salzburg– 110 kg
Gold medal – first place1997 Prague– 110 kg
Silver medal – second place2001 Sotkamo– 110 kg
Bronze medal – third place2002 Trencin– 110 kg
Silver medal – second place2003 Vejle– 110 kg

Derek Pomana (Paw-mah-nah) (born 1966) is a former three-time world champion powerlifter in the 110 kg division.

Pomana set a world record in 1996 at Salzburg by benchpressing 255 kg (551.6 pounds) at a bodyweight of 110 kg (242.05 pounds) which was beaten 2 minutes later. As of 2015, he holds the New Zealand record for a combined (deadlift, squat, benchpress) total of 977.5 kg, Pomana is of Māori descent.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Derek Pomana (NZL1966M1)". Athletebio.com. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Powerlifting: Injury sees lifter put kids' sport at top of his list". The New Zealand Herald. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "OCEANIA MEN'S OPEN RECORDS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010". Oceaniapowerlifting.com. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2017.