Ruslan Savchenko
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ruslan•Savchenko |
| Used name | Ruslan•Savchenko |
| Original name | Руслан•Савченко |
| Born | 5 June 1971 |
| Measurements | 168 cm / 77 kg |
| NOC |  Ukraine |
Biography
Ruslan Savchenko had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1993 World Championships Middleweight class (370.0 kg); 3rd in the 1994 World Championships Middleweight class (360.0 kg); 1st in the 1994 European Championships Middleweight class (355.0 kg); 3rd in the 1997 European Championships Middleweight class (350.0 kg). He set two middleweight world records in 1993 – one each in the snatch and total.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | UKR |
Ruslan Savchenko | |||
| Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | 11 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Weightlifting (middleweight -76 kg (1993-1997) Snatch – 16 November 1993 - end: 170.0 kg (16 November 1993; Melbourne, Victoria, AUS), middleweight -76 kg (1993-1997) Total (biathlon) – 16 November 1993 - 20 April 1996: 370.0 kg (16 November 1993; Melbourne, Victoria, AUS))