Lajos Szűcs had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1972 Olympics Flyweight class (330.0 kg); 2nd in the 1972 World Championships Flyweight class (330.0 kg); 2nd in the 1973 World Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg); 3rd in the 1975 World Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg); 3rd in the 1972 European Championships Flyweight class (327.5 kg); 1st in the 1973 European Championships Flyweight class (225.0 kg); 2nd in the 1974 European Championships Flyweight class (227.5 kg); 3rd in the 1975 European Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg); 3rd in the 1976 European Championships Flyweight class (230.0 kg).