Andrey Chemerkin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Andrey Ivanovich•Chemerkin |
| Used name | Andrey•Chemerkin |
| Original name | Андрей Иванович•Чемеркин |
| Born | 17 February 1972 in Solnechnodolsk, Stavropol Kray (RUS) |
| Died | 12 September 2025 (aged 53 years 6 months 23 days) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 165-175 kg |
| Affiliations | Dynamo Stavropol, Stavropol (RUS) |
| NOC |  Russian Federation |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Andrey Chemerkin had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1996 Olympics Unlimited class (457.5 kg); 3rd in the 2000 Olympics Unlimited class (462.5 kg); 3rd in the 1993 World Championships Unlimited class (435.0 kg); 2nd in the 1994 World Championships Unlimited class (452.5 kg); 1st in the 1995 World Championships Unlimited class (442.5 kg); 1st in the 1997 World Championships Unlimited class (462.5 kg); 1st in the 1998 World Championships Unlimited class (437.5 kg); 1st in the 1999 World Championships Unlimited class (457.5 kg); 3rd in the 2001 World Championships Unlimited class (442.5 kg); 2nd in the 1993 European Championships Unlimited class (425.0 kg); 1st in the 1994 European Championships Unlimited class (450.0 kg); 1st in the 1995 European Championships Unlimited class (442.5 kg); 2nd in the 1998 European Championships Unlimited class (445.0 kg). He set seven unlimited world records in 1994-96 – one in the snatch, four in the clean & jerk, and two in the total.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | RUS |
Andrey Chemerkin | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold | ||||
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | RUS |
Andrey Chemerkin | |||
| Super-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Weightlifting (super-heavyweight +108 kg (1993-1997) Snatch – 8 May 1994 - 17 September 1994: 200.5 kg (8 May 1994; Sokolov, CZE), super-heavyweight +108 kg (1993-1997) Clean & Jerk – 8 May 1994 - 27 November 1994, 27 November 1994, 7 May 1995 - 30 July 1996, and 30 July 1996 - end: 250.0 kg (8 May 1994; Sokolov, CZE), 252.5 kg (27 November 1994; İstanbul, TUR), 253.5 kg (7 May 1995; Warszawa, POL), 260.0 kg (30 July 1996; Atlanta, Georgia, USA), 262.5 kg (14 December 1996; Chiang Mai, THA), super-heavyweight +108 kg (1993-1997) Total (biathlon) – 8 May 1994 - 27 November 1994 and 14 December 1996 - end: 450.0 kg (8 May 1994; Sokolov, CZE), 462.5 kg (14 December 1996; Chiang Mai, THA))