🌟 World Record by a Ukrainian Strongman! 🇺🇦💪
Oleksii Novikov, ambassador of the 🩵46th Separate Airmobile Brigade, has set a new world record! The Ukrainian athlete pulled 550 kg in an 18-inch deadlift (lift from knee level). This is not just a sports achievement—it is a symbol of the resilience and strength of the Ukrainian people.
The 🩵46th Separate Airmobile Brigade sincerely congratulates Oleksii on this achievement and thanks everyone who supports our warriors. Your help makes us stronger and brings victory closer.
✍️ Communications Department 🩵46th Separate Airmobile Brigade, Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
According to Wikipedia there are different sub disciplines for deadlifts but the highest record across all categories so far was 501 kg. So he added at least 9.7%. Really impressive.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progression_of_the_deadlift_world_record
The 18" deadlift is an entirely different lift from regular DL because it starts higher off the ground. These are just not comparable. Starting higher is much easier.
The 501kg figure is highly contested depending on you ask.
Thor did that lift in his own gym, with the plates weighed by his father.
If the potential former world record is questionable and this new one isn’t, then I’m even more impressed. ;)