Powerlifting

Powerlifting is one of the most affected sports by doping, with 860 registered cases (5.9% of all violations). Sweden leads in violations with 197 cases, while Methandienone is the most frequently detected substance (168 cases). The average suspension length is 33.8 months. Powerlifting ranks #4 globally among all sports tracked by the Anti-Doping Database..

Number of cases in Powerlifting Last 10 Years

International Powerlifting Federation

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Sport Global Ranking
Global Ranking: #4 of 178 sports

860

Powerlifting cases

5.9%

Of all violations

14,670

Total global cases
Powerlifting's share of all violations 5.9%
860 of 14,670

Powerlifting leads in anti-doping rule violations globally, with 860 registered cases5.9% of all 14,670 verified cases in the Anti-Doping Database. Ranking among the top 5 most affected sports globally.

Number of cases in Powerlifting By Country
Top Country: Sweden

197

Sweden cases

22.9%

Of global cases

860

Total Powerlifting cases
Sweden's share of Powerlifting violations 22.9%
197 of 860

Sweden leads in Powerlifting with 197 registered violations, accounting for over one-fifth of all violations. This represents 22.9% of the sport's 860 total cases globally.

The average suspension length for sanctioned Powerlifting athletes in Sweden is 33.8 months, longer than the global average of 30.1 months.

Substance use in Powerlifting
Most Detected Substance: Methandienone

168

Powerlifting cases

19.5%

Of sport cases

835

Global Methandienone cases
Methandienone's share of Powerlifting violations 19.5%
168 of 860

Methandienone has the most violations in Powerlifting with 168 violations out of 860 total cases (19.5%). Representing a substantial portion of cases.

Globally, Methandienone has been detected in 835 cases across all sports, ranking #2 among all prohibited substances.

The average suspension length for Methandienone violations is 38.4 months, longer than the global average of 30.1 months.


This substance was added to the doping list ahead of the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games.

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Number of Active Sanctions Ending Year for Powerlifting
Gender Distribution
Male 85.1
733 cases
Female 14.9
128 cases
Analysis: Powerlifting's gender distribution (85.1% male, 14.9% female) aligns closely with the global average. Global average: 80.2% male, 19.8% female

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