Ivan Efremov (weightlifter)

Ivan Efremov (Russian: Иван Ефремов, born 9 March 1986) is an Uzbekistani heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and placed fifth in the −105 kg division on both occasions.[1][2] Efremov is an ethnic Russian. He is married to Daria and has a daughter named Ulyana.[1][3][2] Following disqualifications of other competitors, in 2020 Efremov was allocated the Olympic bronze medal for the 105kg lift at the 2012 Olympics.[4]

Ivan Efremov
Efremov on a 2016 stamp of Uzbekistan
Personal information
NationalityUzbeki
Born (1986-03-09) 9 March 1986
Tashkent Region, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Sport
CountryUzbekistan
SportWeightlifting
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • Snatch: 193 kg (2015)
  • Clean and jerk: 222 kg (2014)
  • Total: 414 kg (2014)
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing  Uzbekistan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London -105 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2017 Anaheim–105 kg
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place2010 Guangzhou–105 kg
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place2009 Taldykorgan–105 kg
Bronze medal – third place2015 Phuket+105 kg
Islamic Solidarity Games
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Baku 105 kg

References
  1. "Ivan Efremov". London2012.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "EFREMOV Ivan". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  3. Ivan Efremov at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
  4. "Uzbekistan's Ivan Efremov to be awarded Olympic bronze after eight years". 27 November 2020.


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