Aleksandr Popov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAleksandr•Popov
Used nameAleksandr•Popov
Original nameАлександр•Попов
Born17 November 1959 in Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Kray (RUS)
Measurements173 cm / 100 kg
NOC Soviet Union
Nationality Russian Federation

Biography

Aleksandr Popov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1983 World Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (422.5 kg); 2nd in the 1983 European Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (422.5 kg); 2nd in the 1986 European Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (397.5 kg); 2nd in the 1988 European Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (422.5 kg); 3rd in the 1993 European Championships Heavyweight class (417.5 kg). He set one clean & jerk world record.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1988 Summer Olympics Weightlifting URS RUS Aleksandr Popov
Heavyweight II, Men (Olympic) 5