Evgeny Chigishev

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Evgeny Alexandrovich Chigishev (Russian: Евгений Александрович Чигишев; born May 28, 1979[1] in Novokuznetsk)[2] is a former Russian weightlifter.

FullnameEvgeny Alexandrovich Chigishev
NationalityRussian
Born (1979-05-28) May 28, 1979 (age 46)
Novokuznetsk, Soviet Union
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
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Evgeny Chigishev
Personal information
Full nameEvgeny Alexandrovich Chigishev
NationalityRussian
Born (1979-05-28) May 28, 1979 (age 46)
Novokuznetsk, Soviet Union
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight130 kg (290 lb) (2012)
Sport
CountryRussia
SportOlympic weightlifting
Event(s)
–105 kg
+105 kg
ClubCSKA
Turned pro1995
Retired2012
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Snatch: 211 kg (2005)
  • Clean & jerk: 251 kg (2005)
  • Total: 460 kg (2008)
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place2008 Beijing+105 kg
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2005 Doha+105 kg
Silver medal – second place2007 Chiang Mai+105 kg
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2001 Trencin–105 kg
Gold medal – first place2003 Loutraki+105 kg
Gold medal – first place2010 Minsk+105 kg
Silver medal – second place2005 Sofia+105 kg
Silver medal – second place2007 Strasbourg+105 kg
Bronze medal – third place2008 Lignano+105 kg
Updated on 23 August 2013
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Career

At the 2000 Summer Olympics he competed in the 105 kg category, ranking 5th.[3]

He won overall silver at the 2005 World Championships, with a total of 457 kg, and at the 2007 World Championships, with a total of 441 kg.[1]

He also won overall silver at the 2005 and 2007 European Championships, and bronze at the 2008 European Championships.[4]

Chigishev won the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, with a combined total of 460 kg (snatch - 210 kg, clean and jerk - 250 kg).[5]

Career bests

References

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