Derek Pomana
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FullnameDerek Pomana
NationalityNew Zealander
Born1966 (age 58–59)
CountryNew Zealand
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Derek Pomana |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Born | 1966 (age 58–59) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | IPF |
| Highest world ranking | 1 |
| Competition record | ||
|---|---|---|
| IPF World Championships | ||
 | 1994 Johannesburg | – 110 kg |
 | 1995 Pori | – 110 kg |
| 1996 Salzburg | – 110 kg |
| 1997 Prague | – 110 kg |
| 2001 Sotkamo | – 110 kg |
 | 2002 Trencin | – 110 kg |
| 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]
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