Dean Lukin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dinko "Dean"•Lukin |
| Used name | Dean•Lukin |
| Born | 26 May 1960 in Port Lincoln, South Australia (AUS) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 138 kg |
| Affiliations | ?, Australian Capital Territory, (AUS) / ?, Tasmania, (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Dean “Dinko” Lukin had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1984 Olympics Unlimited class (412.5 kg); 1st in the 1984 World Championships Unlimited class (412.5 kg); 1st in the 1982 Commonwealth Games Unlimited class; 1st in the 1986 Commonwealth Games Unlimited class. Lukin was a tuna fisherman and after his weightlifting career ended, he returned to the family fishing business.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | AUS |
Dean Lukin | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony | AUS |
Dean Lukin |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (2–0–0 1982 Brisbane WLT gold: super-heavyweight +110 kg; 1986 Edinburgh WLT gold: super-heavyweight +110 kg)