Vadim Vacarciuc

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameVadim•Vacarciuc
Used nameVadim•Vacarciuc
Born1 October 1972 in Răuțel, Fălești (MDA)
Measurements179 cm / 94 kg
AffiliationsDynamo
NOC Republic of Moldova

Biography

Vadim Vacarciuc had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1995 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (375.0 kg); 3rd in the 2003 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (400.0 kg); 3rd in the 1994 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (370.0 kg); 2nd in the 2000 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (395.0 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Weightlifting MDA Vadim Vacarciuc
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 5
2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifting MDA Vadim Vacarciuc
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 5
2004 Summer Olympics Weightlifting MDA Vadim Vacarciuc
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) DNF
2008 Summer Olympics Weightlifting MDA Vadim Vacarciuc
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 9

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1996 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony MDA Vadim Vacarciuc
2000 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony MDA Vadim Vacarciuc