Jiří Zubrický

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJiří•Zubrický
Used nameJiří•Zubrický
Born8 February 1964 in Most, Ústecký kraj (CZE)
Died31 December 2025 (aged 61 years 10 months 23 days)
Measurements188 cm / 157-165 kg
AffiliationsSU Teplice/Ba Sokolov/PSK Olympia Praha
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia

Biography

Jiří Zubrický had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1990 World Championships Unlimited class (380.0 kg.); 3rd in the 1992 European Championships Unlimited class (377.5 kg.). In 1988, Zubrický weighed 165 kg., making him the heaviest known Olympian.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1988 Summer Olympics Weightlifting TCH CZE Jiří Zubrický
Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) DNF
1992 Summer Olympics Weightlifting TCH CZE Jiří Zubrický
Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 6