Anton Baraniak

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAnton•Baraniak
Used nameAnton•Baraniak
Born20 June 1951 in Hlohovec, Trnava (SVK)
Measurements180 cm / 110 kg
AffiliationsŽD Bohumín, Bohumín (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Slovakia

Biography

Anton Baraniak had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1982 World Championships Heavyweight class (405.0 kg); 3rd in the 1983 World Championships Heavyweight class (400.0 kg); 3rd in the 1987 World Championships Heavyweight class (415.0 kg); 3rd in the 1982 European Championships Heavyweight class (405.0 kg); 3rd in the 1983 European Championships Heavyweight class (400.0 kg); 2nd in the 1985 European Championships Heavyweight class (402.5 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1980 Summer Olympics Weightlifting TCH SVK Anton Baraniak
Heavyweight I, Men (Olympic) 7
1988 Summer Olympics Weightlifting TCH SVK Anton Baraniak
Heavyweight II, Men (Olympic) AC