World record progression men's weightlifting

This is the list of world records progression in men's weightlifting. Records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts.

The International Weightlifting Federation restructured its weight classes in 1993, 1998, 2018 and 2025, nullifying earlier records.^[1]

Athlete	Record (kg)	Date	Meet	Place	Ref.
World Standard	180	1 June 2025	—	—
Hampton Morris	181	14 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[2]

Athlete	Record (kg)	Date	Meet	Place	Ref.
World Standard	190	1 June 2025	—	—
Sebastián Olivares	191	15 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[3]

Athlete	Record (kg)	Date	Meet	Place	Ref.
World Standard	175	1 June 2025	—	—
Yeison López	176	16 July 2025	Pan American Championships	Cali	^[4]

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