Larry Yan-Qun Ko

Larry Yan-Qun Ko is a Canadian powerlifting athlete who competes under the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU). He primarily competes in the raw (unequipped) category, which means he uses minimal supportive gear such as a lifting belt and wrist wraps. As of 2025, his recorded competition history includes at least one major event in Alberta, Canada.

Ko’s most recently recorded competition is the Nine Lives Classic, held on September 20, 2025, in Alberta, Canada. He competed in the Open division, raw class, in the 83 kg weight category. At the weigh-in, he registered a body weight of 75.3 kg, placing him comfortably within the 83 kg limit. He finished 5th in his division, demonstrating competitive strength among his peers.

During the Nine Lives Classic, Ko achieved the following personal best lifts across his three attempts:

• Squat: 160 kg (third attempt; previous attempts: 140 kg, 150 kg)
• Bench Press: 92.5 kg (second attempt; first attempt: 87.5 kg, third attempt missed at 97.5 kg)
• Deadlift: 170 kg (third attempt; previous attempts: 150 kg, 160 kg)

His total for the competition was 422.5 kg, which is the sum of his best squat, bench press, and deadlift.

The Dots score is a points system that normalizes strength across different body weights. Ko achieved a Dots score of 302.19, which reflects a solid performance in the raw 83 kg class. This score allows comparison with lifters of other weight classes and indicates his current strength level within the sport.

Larry Yan-Qun Ko has begun his competitive powerlifting career with a respectable showing at the Nine Lives Classic. His lifts in the squat and deadlift are strong for his weight class, while his bench press shows room for improvement. As he continues to train and compete, he may refine his technique and increase his totals. Future events will provide more data to track his progress in the sport.