Derek Pomana

Derek Pomana
Personal information
Full nameDerek Pomana
NationalityNew Zealander
Born1966 (age 57–58)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportPowerlifting
Achievements and titles
World finalsIPF
Highest world ranking1
Competition record
IPF World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1994 Johannesburg – 110 kg
Gold medal – first place 1995 Pori – 110 kg
Gold medal – first place 1996 Salzburg – 110 kg
Gold medal – first place 1997 Prague – 110 kg
Silver medal – second place 2001 Sotkamo – 110 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Trencin – 110 kg
Silver medal – second place 2003 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.


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