# UNAM student wins gold at Powerlifting World Championship
# UNAM student wins gold at Powerlifting World Championship
In the Junior category, a Chemical Engineering student climbed to the top of the podium in Columbus.
In the Junior category, a Chemical Engineering student climbed to the top of the podium in Columbus.
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#### [Luis Everardo Canchola Rodríguez, student at the Faculty of Chemistry.](https://www.oaxacainforma.com/images/deportes/2025/2504/unam-student-wins-gold-at-powerlifting-world-championship.jpg "UNAM student wins gold at Powerlifting World Championship") |Photo: [José Luis Colín](https://deporte.unam.mx/DGDU_deporte "José Luis Colín")
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**Luis Everardo Canchola Rodríguez, a student at the Faculty of Chemistry**, took first place in the Junior category (20-23 years old), -90 kg weight class, at the **Xtreme Powerlifting Coalition (XPC) Arnold Classic 2025 World Championship**, held on March 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Canchola Rodríguez attended this **World Championship** to compete against and defeat American lifters in his respective category and weight class. **He lifted 280 kilograms in the squat**, 150 kilograms in the bench press, and 240 kilograms in the deadlift, totaling 670 kg, which ultimately earned him the gold medal.
> “I felt great about winning first place—it’s a very rewarding feeling. I’m grateful for the support of the Faculty of Chemistry, the General Directorate of University Sports, and my coach”.
Although the UNAM athlete has always had sports in his life—starting with swimming at the age of seven—his decision to take up powerlifting has brought him victories and **national records in just two and a half years of competing in the discipline**.
> “This gold medal is very important to me, and at the same time, it fills me with pride to represent UNAM and Mexico in international competitions. I’ve always tried to convey the idea that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Proving that to the country and to the National University is incredibly gratifying”.
**Adrián Parra Larios, a Law School graduate and powerlifting coach**, highlighted: "We visualized this competition about 15 months in advance. The level of competition was high; however, Luis brought out the ‘Puma grit,’ hit the numbers we had projected, and managed to maintain them on an international stage".
With this gold medal, **Luis Canchola’s next sporting goal is to compete in international events**, such as the International Powerlifting League (IPL) Tested World Championships, to be held from November 18 to 21 in Wolverhampton, UK, where he will aim to break three world records.
On the national stage, after setting records in his category for squat (290 kg), bench press (150 kg), deadlift (230 kg), and total (670 kg) with lifts performed at the XPC National Powerlifting Championship in Guadalajara, Jalisco, **Canchola Rodríguez continues to train rigorously with the goal of competing in state and national events** to remain at the top among Mexican competitors in his category.