17-Year-Old Powerlifts 780kg
Semen Dukshanin, a 17-year-old from Siberia, powerlifted an astonishing 780 kg at just 120 kg bodyweight while battling flu and jetlag in South Africa. Meanwhile, heavyweights delivered a spectacular finale at the Tashkent weightlifting meet, drawing significant international attention.
Semen Dukshanin's reported 780 kg total is a significant lift for a 17-year-old, especially considering his bodyweight of 120 kg. While details of the specific lifts at the South Africa event are not widely available, his previous performance at the 2021 Russia Powerlifting Championships in the junior category saw him achieve a massive 975 kg total in the 120+ kg weight class. That impressive 2021 total for Dukshanin included a 400 kg squat, a 265 kg bench press, and a 310 kg deadlift. These numbers, achieved in an equipped competition, demonstrate his potential and strength at a young age, placing him among the elite junior powerlifters. In other strength sports news, the Tashkent Grand Slam recently concluded with exciting heavyweight action. Though a premier judo tournament, the event drew significant attention for its spectacular finale. The final day of the Tashkent Grand Slam saw thrilling contests in the heavyweight categories, providing a memorable conclusion to the event. This competition is a key fixture in the International Judo Federation's World Judo Tour, attracting top athletes from around the globe.
