Nasar Sets 415 kg World Record at Ningbo
Strength athletes in the under-95 kg division now have a new world-record total to measure against.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Body Building
Karlos Nasar won the under-95 kg gold at the world weightlifting championships in Ningbo, China, and set a world-record total of 415 kg. It is his fourth world weightlifting title.
Why it matters
Nasar's record total and snatch record mark a high point in competitive weightlifting, a sport whose records are tracked closely by athletes and coaches worldwide. The result is a single-athlete achievement, so it reflects elite competition rather than a broader shift in training or health guidance.
The result comes from official competition lifts recorded at the world weightlifting championships in Ningbo. Nasar completed all three snatch attempts, reaching 175 kg, 180 kg and 185 kg, and posted a combined total of 415 kg.
The players
Karlos Nasar
A weightlifter who won the under-95 kg world title, his fourth world weightlifting championship, and set a world-record total of 415 kg.
Ali Alipour
An Iranian weightlifter who declared opening weights of 175 kg in the snatch and 215 kg in the clean and jerk at the same championships.
The details
Nasar's team first declared 170 kg as his starting snatch weight, then raised it to 173 kg and finally 175 kg before his first lift. He then completed his second snatch at 180 kg and his third at 185 kg, which set the snatch world record. His opening clean and jerk attempt was 200 kg, and the combined total of 415 kg was a world record.
Timeline
Article reporting Nasar's win published on 2026-11-04.
Health Landscape
Weightlifting world records are recorded through the International Weightlifting Federation's championship results, which track lifts within official weight categories. This single result adds a new benchmark to that record history for the under-95 kg category.
For readers training in strength sports, this result shows what elite competition looks like at the top of the weight category. Anyone considering a training change inspired by it should talk with a physician or qualified coach first.
The takeaway
Elite lifting records are set through disciplined competition, not single training shortcuts. Readers interested in strength training should work with a qualified coach or physician before adjusting their own programs.
Further reading
For more on elite lifting and training, see Body Building.
