Ed Coan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ed Coan
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Ed Coan in 2018
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Edward Ignatius Coan
July 24, 1963 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Powerlifter |
| Known for | Strength athletics |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
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Representing  United States |
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| USPF Senior National Championships | ||
| 1st | 1988 | |
| 1st | 1989 | |
| 1st | 1990 | |
| 1st | 1991 | |
| 1st | 1993 | |
| 1st | 1994 | |
| 1st | 1995 | |
| IPF World Championships | ||
| 1st | 1984 | |
| Disqualified | 1985 | |
| 1st | 1988 | |
| Disqualified | 1989 | |
| 1st | 1993 | |
| 1st | 1994 | |
| 1st | 1995 | |
| Disqualified | 1996 | |
| USPF Mountaineer Cup | ||
| 3rd | 1999 | |
| 1st | 2000 | |
| 1st | 2001 | |
Edward Ignatius "Ed" Coan (born July 24, 1963) is an American powerlifter. Many people think he is the greatest powerlifter of all time. Coan has set over 71 world records in powerlifting. In 2015, he was added to the International Sports Hall of Fame.
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Ed Coan's Early Training
When Ed Coan was young, he was a bit skinny. He decided to start working out in his basement to get stronger. He used old exercise machines that worked with cords.
Later, he used a friend's Olympic weightlifting set. He learned how to lift weights from a book by famous bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ed then joined a gym called the Chicago Health Club. After seeing strong lifters there, he started powerlifting with a friend. In just six months, he could squat 500 pounds!
Ed Coan's Powerlifting Career
In 1991, Ed Coan made history. He became the lightest person to lift a total of 2400 pounds. This "total" is the combined weight from three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
At the 1998 World Championships, he set an amazing record. He lifted a total of 2463 pounds in his 110 kg weight class. This was an all-time record for powerlifting.
Ed Coan's best total in a drug-tested competition was 2282 pounds. He achieved this in the 100 kg weight class at the 1994 IPF Senior World Championships in South Africa. This was a new world record at that time. Even though he is no longer allowed to compete in the IPF, many still see Ed Coan as a legend in powerlifting. He now spends a lot of time helping young lifters learn the sport.
Ed Coan's Personal Records
Here are some of Ed Coan's best lifts in competitions. These were done using special single-ply equipment, which is a type of lifting suit.
Records in the 110 kg Weight Class
- Squat (with wraps) – 1019.6 pounds (from 1999 Senior National Championships)
- Bench press – 573.2 pounds (achieved in 1998 World Championships, 1999 Senior National Championships, and 2000 Senior Nationals)
- He even lifted 584.2 pounds during training!
- Deadlift – 887.3 pounds (from 1998 World Championships)
- Total (Squat + Bench Press + Deadlift) – 2463.6 pounds (from 1998 World Championships)
Records in the 100 kg Weight Class
- Squat (with wraps) – 964.5 pounds (from 1987 World Championships)
- Bench press – 562.1 pounds (from 1992 Senior National Championships)
- Deadlift – 901.0 pounds (from 1991 Senior Nationals)
- Total (Squat + Bench Press + Deadlift) – 2405.6 pounds (from 1991 Senior Nationals)
Throughout his career, Ed Coan set over 71 world records in powerlifting.
Helping Young Lifters
Ed Coan now helps young athletes who are starting in powerlifting. He shares his knowledge and experience to guide them. He is a mentor to many new lifters.
See also
- List of strongmen
- List of powerlifters
