JUNIOR POWERLIFTER · STUDENT-ATHLETE · NEW YORK

Strength built with discipline.

Fatima tu Zahra is a high-achieving student-athlete building her competitive powerlifting record with focus, courage, consistency, and respect for the sport.

1stDivision place
267.5 kgMeet total
125 kgBest deadlift
298.111DOTS score
Fatima tu Zahra performing a deadlift at competition
Fatima on the platform during competition

ATHLETE PROFILE

A promising first chapter

Fatima competes in raw powerlifting while balancing a demanding academic schedule, athletics, and community involvement. Her first documented USPA result reflects her willingness to train consistently, perform under pressure, and keep improving from one attempt to the next.

This profile is maintained by her family to create an accurate, professional record of verified competition results, academic milestones, community contributions, and future achievements.

SportRaw Powerlifting
DivisionJunior 60 kg · Ages 13–15
HomeNew York, USA
Student statusGrade 11 Honors Student
Academic standing4.0 GPA
Expected graduationJune 2028

VERIFIED COMPETITION RECORD

USPA Tested 315 Legacy Bloodline

August 23, 2026 · Syracuse, New York · Women Raw Powerlifting · Junior 60 kg, ages 13–15

SQUAT92.5 kg

Best successful attempt

BENCH PRESS50 kg

Best successful attempt

DEADLIFT125 kg

Best successful attempt

TOTAL267.5 kg

1st place in listed division

Official result: First place in her division, with a 267.5 kg total at 59.5 kg body weight and a 298.111 DOTS score.

ACADEMICS & COMMUNITY

More than an athlete

Academic excellence

Grade 11 honors student with a 4.0 GPA, committed to maintaining strong academic performance alongside athletic training and competition.

School involvement

Participates in school athletics, including track and field, while continuing to build experience through clubs and extracurricular activities.

Community service

Has contributed to community food distribution, food pantry activities, blood-drive support, fundraising, and other volunteer efforts.

Future interests

Interested in law, government, leadership, public service, and continuing to develop as a disciplined student-athlete.

COMPETITION MEDIA

Full competition gallery

All currently shared competition photos are included below, with updated image sizing so the full photos display more cleanly.

COMPETITION VIDEO

Watch Fatima's USPA competition

Competition footage from Fatima's meet appearance.

LOOKING AHEAD

Training for the next level

  1. 01
    Technical development

    Continue developing safe, technically sound lifts with qualified coaching and consistent training.

  2. 02
    Competitive progression

    Build a documented record of sanctioned competitions and pursue opportunities at progressively higher levels.

  3. 03
    Academic excellence

    Maintain strong academic performance while balancing training, school athletics, leadership, and service.

  4. 04
    Long-term leadership

    Continue exploring law, government, leadership, and public-service opportunities while developing as an athlete and student.