Andrey Chemerkin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAndrey Ivanovich•Chemerkin
Used nameAndrey•Chemerkin
Original nameАндрей Иванович•Чемеркин
Born17 February 1972 in Solnechnodolsk, Stavropol Kray (RUS)
Measurements183 cm / 165-175 kg
AffiliationsDynamo 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

Special Notes