Objective We analyzed the retrospective performance of Para Powerlifters over eight years considering sex, the origin of impairment and sport classification of Para Powerlifting. Design This retrospective study analyzed data from 6791 (4613 and 2178 for male and female, respectively) individual results from 1634 athletes` performances. We collected absolute load (kg), relative load (kg/BM), chronological age and origin of impairment (acquired or congenital), and sport classification (leg length difference (LLD), limb deficiency (LD), range of movement (ROM), impaired muscle power (IMP), hypertonia (HT), Ataxia (AT), Athetosis (ATH) and short stature (SS) of Para Powerlifters. Results Males being stronger than females thorough the years with acquired impairment being stronger than congenital impairment. Para Powerlifters with acquired impairment were older compared to congenital impairment over the years. Acquired impairment males won 60% more medals than the congenital group. There was a significant association between competition achievement and sports class classification, with a higher number of medals for limb deficiency than other sports classes. Conclusion These results demonstrate that the sex, origin of impairment and sports classification influences performance of athletes in Para Powerlifting. Thus, this information can help athletes, coaches, sport managers and sport institutions involved in the sport of Para Powerlifting.
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