Karlos Nasar is arguably the biggest superstar in the sport of weightlifting currently, a status he earned with multiple consecutive record-breaking performances. Well, he continued his dominance at the 2026 IWF World Weightlifting Championships on November 4th in Ningbo, China. He competed as a U95KG athlete, where he managed to set three new World Records, while also claiming the gold medal.

Karlos Nasar’s Full Performance Overview

Born on May 12, 2004, Karlos Nasar entered the competition as a young 22-year-old athlete but also as one of the most established athletes in the field. Tipping the scales at an official bodyweight of 94.5 kilograms (208.3 pounds), Nasar demonstrated impressive precision when it comes to preparation. He then went on to put up a perfect performance on the platform, successfully completing all six attempts to become the 2026 IWF World Champion.

Snatch

Karlos Nasar opened his Snatch segment with a powerful and effortless lift at 175 kilograms (385.8 pounds). Moving to his second attempt, he made a 5-kilogram (11-pound) jump to 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds), handling the barbell with perfect lockout stability.

For his final attempt, Karlos Nasar called for 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds), pulling and securing the weight cleanly to break the Senior World Record and claim Snatch gold. He ended up exceeding the former World Standard by 4 kilograms (8.8 pounds).

Karlos Nasar’s 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds) Snatch gave him a three-kilogram lead heading into the second half of the competition. Nurgissa Adiletuly of Kazakhstan placed second in the Snatch with 182 kilograms (401.2 pounds), while Iran’s Ali Alipour earned third with 181 kilograms (399 pounds). Although Nasar’s expectations remained high, the Clean & Jerk still promised an epic battle.

• 175 kilograms (385.8 pounds)
• 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
• 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds) — U95KG IWF World Record

*The Snatch World Standard for the U95KG was set at 181 kilograms (399 pounds) before Nasar set a new record.

Watch the U95KG Snatch battle here:

Clean & Jerk

Karlos Nasar opened the Clean & Jerk session with a comfortable 213-kilogram (469.6-pound) lift to virtually wrap up the overall gold medal. He stepped up to 220 kilograms (485 pounds) on his second attempt, executing both the clean and jerk with complete control.

With the world title already in hand, Nasar loaded a colossal 230 kilograms (507.1 pounds) on his final attempt, driving the bar overhead to demolish the Clean & Jerk World Record by 10 kilograms and lock up the Total World Record at 415 kilograms (914.9 pounds).

• 213 kilograms (469.6 pounds)
• 220 kilograms (485 pounds)
• 230 kilograms (507.1 pounds) — U95KG IWF World Record

*The Clean & Jerk World Standard for the U95KG was set at 220 kilograms (485 pounds) before Nasar set a new record.

Total — 415 kilograms (914.9 pounds) — U95KG IWF World Record

*Ali Alipour held the previous U95KG IWF Total World Record of 398 kilograms (877.4 pounds), which he set at the 2026 Asian Games.

2026 IWF World Weightlifting Championships: Men’s U95KG Rankings

1. Karlos Nasar (BUL): 415 kilograms (914.9 pounds)
2. Nurgissa Adiletuly (KAZ): 399 kilograms (879.6 pounds)
3. Ali Alipour (IRI): 396 kilograms (873 pounds)

Watch the U95KG Clean & Jerk battle here:

Karlos Nasar had already achieved legendary status in weightlifting prior to his most recent achievement in China, but it certainly adds to his incredible legacy. He is also an Olympic champion and a winner of multiple World Championships across a variety of divisions. Nasar is not showing any signs of slowing down, which makes him one of the most exciting athletes to follow.