Kim Myong-Nam had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1992 Olympics Middleweight class (352.5 kg); 2nd in the 1996 Olympics Lightweight class (345.0 kg); 3rd in the 1989 World Championships Lightweight class (327.5 kg); 1st in the 1990 World Championships Lightweight class (342.5 kg); 3rd in the 1991 World Championships Lightweight class (340.0 kg); 3rd in the 1993 World Championships Middleweight class (362.5 kg); 1st in the 1990 Asian Games Middleweight class. He set three world records - one in the snatch, one in the clean & jerk, and one in the total.