Aleksandr Popov
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Aleksandr•Popov |
| Used name | Aleksandr•Popov |
| Original name | Александр•Попов |
| Born | 17 November 1959 in Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk Kray (RUS) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 100 kg |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Russian Federation |
Biography
Aleksandr Popov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1983 World Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (422.5 kg); 2nd in the 1983 European Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (422.5 kg); 2nd in the 1986 European Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (397.5 kg); 2nd in the 1988 European Championships Sub-Heavyweight class (422.5 kg); 3rd in the 1993 European Championships Heavyweight class (417.5 kg). He set one clean & jerk world record.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | URS |
RUS |
Aleksandr Popov | |||
| Heavyweight II, Men (Olympic) | 5 |