FinalRep 2025 Season Recap – A Year of Growth, Records, and Global Unity

Portuguese Open 2025 | Lisbon – March 1

The season kicked off in Lisbon with 52 athletes and nearly 180 spectators filling Sthenos.fit Box for a packed one-day event. Aubin impressed with standout lifts in the -80 kg class (MU 47.5 kg, PU 105.5 kg, Dip 160.5 kg), while sponsors like King of Weighted and Gornation reinforced Portugal’s growing role as a Streetlifting hub.

Dutch Nationals 2025 | Nijmegen – March 22

The Netherlands made history with its first national championship: 70 athletes, 300+ spectators, and unforgettable performances. Lynn Narings set a world record dip of 80 kg in the women’s -70 kg, while Duncan’s razor-thin win in the men’s -94 kg lit up the venue. With strong support from MPDS and Supremeforce, the Dutch Nationals launched a movement, positioning the Netherlands as a rising force in Europe.

Italian Open 2025 | Monza – March 23

At IronFit Monza, 80 athletes and around 100 spectators saw Italy raise its game. Xavier Macias dominated the men’s -94 kg with a 620.25 kg total (RIS 120.08), while Aurora Riccardi took the women’s -52 kg title with a RIS of 111.62. With improved organization and growing online reach, Italy confirmed itself as a European Streetlifting powerhouse.

Santiago Open Pro 2025 | Santiago – March 15

South America’s Open Pro gathered 57 athletes from across the continent. Carlos Czeszak (Brazil), Benjamin Antonio (Chile), and Elder Paredes (Mexico) led the way with massive totals, including Paredes’ 242.5 kg squat in the -80 kg. Despite challenging conditions, the event reinforced Chile’s role as a key hub for continental growth.

USA Nationals 2025 | Columbia, Maryland – April 26–27

The first-ever USA FinalRep Worlds Qualifier featured 36 athletes at Chiseled Life Gym. The standout: Danae Morgan with a 57.5 kg weighted chin-up in the women’s -70 kg class, an unofficial world-best. With positive athlete feedback and momentum growing, the U.S. has firmly entered the global stage.

ACE CUP 2025 | Lorient – April 26

At Asgard Gym, the Ace Squad hosted one of France’s best-run competitions yet, with 23 athletes and 150 spectators. Close battles in the -73 and -80 kg classes thrilled the crowd, and the event was praised as “the best competition at the organizational level”—a sign of France’s rising professionalism.

Costa Rican Open 2025 | San José – May 25

Central America joined the spotlight with 14 athletes from 6 nations competing in Costa Rica. Highlights included Fabian Ortega’s 37.5 kg muscle-up, Aaron Gonzalez’s 215 kg USA squat record, and Gabriel Ortiz’s 90 kg pull-up record. A breakthrough event for the region, it showed the hunger for more international competition.

DSL 2025 | Caracas – June 1

DSL marked a milestone with Venezuela’s first-ever international participation. Álvaro Riveros defended his overall title with a 190 kg squat record, while Sebastián Garcés (Colombia) made history as the first foreign athlete on Venezuelan soil. With multiple national records set, DSL proved Venezuela is helping lead the Latin American surge.

German Open 2025 | Halle – June 14–15

Germany reaffirmed its role as a European pillar with 84 athletes from 14 nations over two well-structured days. Highlights included Meike Pohl’s win in the women’s -63 kg, Christina Fröhlich’s heavy lifts in the -70 kg, and Mathew Zlat’s FinalRep debut in the -101 kg class. With national records set and flawless organization, the German Open doubled as a perfect rehearsal for the World Championships.

Philippine Open 2025 | Cebu City – June 22

At Jungle Beast in Cebu, the atmosphere was described as “truly unique experience.” Son Hanma (Vietnam) stunned with a 167.25 kg dip, Ryu (Korea) hit a +40 kg Asian muscle-up record, and Jed Delegencia made a flawless 12/12 comeback. With 31 athletes and nonstop crowd energy, Southeast Asia firmly joined the global conversation.