Ed Coan widely regarded throughout the powerlifting world as the greatest powerlifter of all time. Throughout his active career in international powerlifting competition Ed Coan has set over 71 world records in powerlifting. He became the lightest person to cross the 2,400 lb. barrier in the powerlifting total (a sum of three lifts: the deadlift, bench, and squat). He set an all-time powerlifting record total at 2,463 pounds, even though at the time he was not in the heaviest weight class. Ed is still acknowledged and regarded as a legend in powerlifting and spends much of his time mentoring young lifters coming into the sport.