Derek Pomana

Derek Pomana (Paw-mah-nah) (born 1966) is a former three-time world champion powerlifter in the 110 kg division.

Pomana set a world record in 1996 at Salzburg by benchpressing 255 kg (551.6 pounds) at a bodyweight of 110 kg (242.05 pounds) which was beaten 2 minutes later.

As of 2015, he holds the New Zealand record for a combined (deadlift, squat, benchpress) total of 977.5 kg, Pomana is of Māori descent.

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